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Radio schedule Wednesday 18th January 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Women Talking About Cars. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Women Talking About Cars

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dawn French

Dawn French joins host Victoria Coren Mitchell. The Vicar Of Dibley star comments: "It will be great to get together with Victoria for a good old girly natter about the torque stats on the BMW Luxus 850." Hear what Dawn wrote on the back of her first car, find out which comedian totalled her beloved Cortina and discover the advantages of the refrigerated glove compartment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 13 - A House On The Cliff

The house is in a dreadful state of repair and Tony fancies building his own property, so Bill suggests purchasing some land from Sidney James. Sid proposes a winning plan for 3 new houses...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Series 3, Episode 1 - Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway?

Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Tales From The Tower

Tales From The Tower

Episode 3, Complete With Wipeable Cover: From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a businesswoman being hounded by the Press.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Women Talking About Cars. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Women Talking About Cars

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dawn French

Dawn French joins host Victoria Coren Mitchell. The Vicar Of Dibley star comments: "It will be great to get together with Victoria for a good old girly natter about the torque stats on the BMW Luxus 850." Hear what Dawn wrote on the back of her first car, find out which comedian totalled her beloved Cortina and discover the advantages of the refrigerated glove compartment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 13 - A House On The Cliff

The house is in a dreadful state of repair and Tony fancies building his own property, so Bill suggests purchasing some land from Sidney James. Sid proposes a winning plan for 3 new houses...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Series 3, Episode 1 - Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway?

Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Emma Sidi

Eat And Run

A family become unlikely criminals when they embark on a 'dine and dash' spree across Brighton's restaurants, but are they ready for the consequences of their actions?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Tales From The Tower

Tales From The Tower

Episode 3, Complete With Wipeable Cover: From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a businesswoman being hounded by the Press.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Wife (Joanna Lumley), Husband (Roger Allam). Copyright: BBC

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Series 2, Episode 3 - Heartbreak Hotel

Joanna and Roger reminisce about their own wedding, 40 years ago, as they arrive at a country hotel, where Roger is best man for their friend, Peter's, second marriage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Wife (Joanna Lumley), Husband (Roger Allam). Copyright: BBC

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Just Work

Joanna gets distracted by a work project, which means spending a lot of time with a much younger man. When Roger points out that she's never at home, she tells him 'It's just work'. But is it?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 3 - Pride

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Pride.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
What's The Story, Ashley Storrie?. Ashley Storrie

What's The Story, Ashley Storrie?

Series 1, Episode 3 - Star Trek Storrie, Or The Big Sleep

The family have moved home, and Ashley is sworn to secrecy to avoid any repercussions, "the cat is fine, thank you" is the party line. She and her parents are starting all over again on the other side of the city, where Ashley diagnoses her father's problems and inherits a surrogate father, the Captain of the SS Enterprise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Prince Ivor

The BBC commissions Ivor Cutler to write an opera, but nothing goes smoothly.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Darren Harriott: Black Label. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Freddie Claire

Darren Harriott: Black Label

Series 1: Black Label, Episode 3 - Bouncer

Darren looks back at his time as a bouncer working on the doors of nightclubs and shops, on a zero-hours contract and trying to make it as a comedian. He reminisces about the fights and insults he faced, and the friendships he made on the door.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:20pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Ivor Meets Craig

Scottish musician and humorist Ivor Cutler talks to the New Zealand-born sculptor Craig Murray-Orr about neighbours, art and English inhibitions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Cutler On Education

Poet and humourist Ivor Cutler tries to put his finger on the button of the education debate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Cutler The Lax

Cutler The Lax

Episode 1

The Scottish poet, songwriter and humorist entertains with surreal vignettes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Women Talking About Cars. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Women Talking About Cars

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dawn French

Dawn French joins host Victoria Coren Mitchell. The Vicar Of Dibley star comments: "It will be great to get together with Victoria for a good old girly natter about the torque stats on the BMW Luxus 850." Hear what Dawn wrote on the back of her first car, find out which comedian totalled her beloved Cortina and discover the advantages of the refrigerated glove compartment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 13 - A House On The Cliff

The house is in a dreadful state of repair and Tony fancies building his own property, so Bill suggests purchasing some land from Sidney James. Sid proposes a winning plan for 3 new houses...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Flying The Flag

Flying The Flag

Series 3, Episode 1 - Whose Rubbish Is It Anyway?

Toxic waste is a challenge for Ambassador Mackenzie on his Eastern Bloc posting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Tales From The Tower

Tales From The Tower

Episode 3, Complete With Wipeable Cover: From Blackpool Tower, caretaker Bob spies on a businesswoman being hounded by the Press.

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