Radio
Radio schedule Sunday 25th December 2022
7:50am
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HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
9am
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9:30am
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12pm
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 78, Episode 6A return visit to the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. Rory Bremner and John Finnemore take on Pippa Evans and Fred MacAulay, with Jack Dee in the chair. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.
12:50pm
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HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
1:15pm
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The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 25, Christmas Special - Why Does Wine Taste Good?For this special Christmas episode, Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide to find out what science can teach us about wine. They are joined by stand-up comedian Tim Minchin, Nobel Prize winner and vineyard owner Brian Schmidt, flavour chemist Mango Parker and sensory and consumer scientist Patricia Williamson.
2pm
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2:30pm
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2:45pm
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Just William - The Great Performer
Episode 1 - William Joins The Carol SingersWilliam and the Outlaws perform tunelessly, disgracefully. Ancient Aunt Jane thinks it's a pack of wolves. But there's a secret motive behind William's seasonal contribution.
6:50pm
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HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
7:15pm30 min
The Confessional
Series 3, Episode 3 - Sheila HancockIn this episode, Stephen's guest is reluctant national treasure Dame Sheila Hancock - actor, singer, director, novelist and writer. Together they discuss inappropriate behaviour, snobbery and flagrant rule-breaking.
8pm
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8:30pm
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You're Dead To Me
Christmas Special - Charles DickensGreg Jenner is joined by comedian Mike Wozniak and historian Dr Emily Bell to give you a You're Dead To Me stocking-filler dedicated to Mr Christmas himself, Charles Dickens. They'll talk about Dickens's many literary hits - including, of course, A Christmas Carol - and hear how he celebrated Christmas throughout his life.
8:30pm
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10pm
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10:30pm
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Party
Episode 1 - Christmas SpecialThe group of aspiring political agitators once again apply their small minds to big problems. This Christmas one-off special sees the team reunite one last time to take on Donald Trump.
10:45pm
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Excuse Me, Are You John Shuttleworth?
Episode 2Part Two finds Graham following the death of his mother and ready to quit showbusiness. After some counselling, he decides that what he really wants to do with his life is become a milkman! But after three months with not a single glimpse of a housewife in a nightie, he's offered an acting job in the theatre. This renews his love of performing and he returns to John Shuttleworth, honing the character so that he's shortlisted for the Perrier Awards and has his first series on Radio 4.
11pm
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Old Harry's Game
2002 Specials - Part 2 - Knocking On Heaven's DoorSatan and Hope visit Death in order to try and get her into Heaven. Their efforts result in Satan and Hope arriving at the gates of Heaven and meeting St. Peter and his rottweilers.
11:30pm
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4 At The Store
Series 2, Episode 1An evening of stand-up comedy without having to leave your armchair, recorded live at London's unofficial national theatre of comedy, the Comedy Store.
1:50am
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HighLites
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
3am
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3:30am
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