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Radio schedule Monday 13th February 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15am (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Wash And Blow, Episode 1

Bev, the meanest hairdresser in Britain, and Shirl, the stupidest, head out to sea on a cruise round the Fjords. Bev sees it as a perfect opportunity for a bit of extra business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 4 - Gyles Brandreth

With Gyles Brandreth. Winning idea is leasing the royal family to other countries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:15pm (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Wash And Blow, Episode 1

Bev, the meanest hairdresser in Britain, and Shirl, the stupidest, head out to sea on a cruise round the Fjords. Bev sees it as a perfect opportunity for a bit of extra business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 4 - Gyles Brandreth

With Gyles Brandreth. Winning idea is leasing the royal family to other countries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:15pm (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Wash And Blow, Episode 1

Bev, the meanest hairdresser in Britain, and Shirl, the stupidest, head out to sea on a cruise round the Fjords. Bev sees it as a perfect opportunity for a bit of extra business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Keiron Self

The Ministry Of Happiness

Episode 2

Lord Reith has put his trust in Arthur Corbett-Smith to head up his new network, but Corbett-Smith has his own ideas about what a Welsh network should be. Warmer and less formal than its London counterpart, the station quickly builds a loyal audience. Where London broadcasts the news in black tie, the studio at 5WA is so hot that the orchestra are performing wearing only vests. But will Egg Week turn out to be more than they can handle?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 90, Episode 8 - The Day I Cut My Fringe, Rap Battles and Prawn Cocktail

Sue Perkins challenges Gyles Brandreth, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina and Rhys James to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 4 - Gyles Brandreth

With Gyles Brandreth. Winning idea is leasing the royal family to other countries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 90, Episode 7 - Mods and Rockers, The Perfect Mullet and Deep Sea Diving

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jan Ravens, Tony Hawks and Desiree Bruch to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Hudson And Pepperdine Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Have the girls from TV show Friends really come to visit?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 110, Episode 6

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Joining him this week are panellists including Mark Steel, Ria Lina, Catherine Bohart and Camilla Long. This week the panel discuss President Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK, Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle and Liz Truss' political comeback.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World. Image shows from L to R: Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Rebecca Front. Copyright: BBC

Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Sea

Why did Turner paint it so often - was it its timeless majesty, or because he couldn't draw hands properly?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:15am (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Wash And Blow, Episode 1

Bev, the meanest hairdresser in Britain, and Shirl, the stupidest, head out to sea on a cruise round the Fjords. Bev sees it as a perfect opportunity for a bit of extra business.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie: Mortal

Episode 1 - Birth

The comedian turns her attention to mortality, covering birth, life, death and the afterlife, in a collection of lockdown recordings made at home and in her local park. Beginning with birth, she ponders such questions as: Do twins share a soul or do they get one each? Why do new mothers not bury their placentas and plant a tree on top? and Who's blocked the toilet again?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 1, Episode 11 - Solicitor's Instructions

Barrister Roger Thursby takes on an elaborate drink-driving case.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Question Of Loyalty

Hacker, Sir Humphrey and the rest of the DAA are trying to withstand questioning with regards to why they have failed to cut government waste. It turns out the Prime Minister is not pleased with Hacker's performance - because he is doing too well to cover up the mess.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 3, Episode 4 - Gyles Brandreth

With Gyles Brandreth. Winning idea is leasing the royal family to other countries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Elizabeth Carling), Daniel (David Tennant). Copyright: BBC

Double Income, No Kids Yet

Series 2, Episode 3

When Daniel's brother suggests a night in the pub and Lucy's best friend meets a new man, their plans for a week away from other people's problems come seriously unstuck.

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