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Radio schedule Sunday 16th April 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Things Could Be Worse. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

Things Could Be Worse

Episode 6 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot

Harry gets more than he bargains for when celebrating his birthday with some wartime reminiscences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 4, Episode 18 - The Cornish Exercise

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 91, Episode 2 - Tutankhamun, Haggling, And Canadian Cuisine

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Shaparak Khorsandi, Daliso Chaponda and Heidi Regan to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Things Could Be Worse. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

Things Could Be Worse

Episode 6 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot

Harry gets more than he bargains for when celebrating his birthday with some wartime reminiscences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 4, Episode 18 - The Cornish Exercise

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 3 - Passions

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Things Could Be Worse. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

Things Could Be Worse

Episode 6 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot

Harry gets more than he bargains for when celebrating his birthday with some wartime reminiscences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 4, Episode 18 - The Cornish Exercise

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 1

This week a trip to a classical concert poses difficulties for everyone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 7, Episode 2 - Simon Day interviews Peter Hook

This week Simon Day, who was interviewed by Rhys Thomas last week, puts the questions to Peter Hook.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 2, Episode 2 - I Draw The Line

Faced with a particularly tricky moral issue, Simon finally decides that enough is enough and quits his job. It is not great timing, though, as he and Anna find themselves contemplating having a baby.

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

Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories

Episode 3 - Is it a Bird?

The poet finds common ground with Superman, comparing how he concealed his feelings to fit in as a child with Clark Kent keeping his special powers a secret.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Things Could Be Worse. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

Things Could Be Worse

Episode 6 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot

Harry gets more than he bargains for when celebrating his birthday with some wartime reminiscences.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 4, Episode 18 - The Cornish Exercise

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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