British Comedy Guide

Radio

Radio schedule Wednesday 3rd May 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15am (repeat)
Hand holding a wine glass. Copyright: BBC

Why Mummy Drinks

Series 1: Why Mummy Drinks, Episode 3

Christmas is coming, and with it, Ellen's challenging family-in-law.

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 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 1

What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit? What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her? Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vice

The tiny Haling police force is thrown into confusion when the Guv orders a crackdown on vice in their patch. Can social media help unveil the mysterious Big Brenda?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:15pm (repeat)
Hand holding a wine glass. Copyright: BBC

Why Mummy Drinks

Series 1: Why Mummy Drinks, Episode 3

Christmas is coming, and with it, Ellen's challenging family-in-law.

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 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 1

What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit? What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her? Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vice

The tiny Haling police force is thrown into confusion when the Guv orders a crackdown on vice in their patch. Can social media help unveil the mysterious Big Brenda?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:15pm (repeat)
Hand holding a wine glass. Copyright: BBC

Why Mummy Drinks

Series 1: Why Mummy Drinks, Episode 3

Christmas is coming, and with it, Ellen's challenging family-in-law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (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 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise

Episode 2

This week, Lemn he explores the idea of food - with the help of Garry Lemnon, the Policy Director of the charity The Trussell Trust, and comedians Alexander Bennett and Dan Cardwell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 1

What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit? What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her? Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vice

The tiny Haling police force is thrown into confusion when the Guv orders a crackdown on vice in their patch. Can social media help unveil the mysterious Big Brenda?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise

Episode 1

This week, Lemn he explores the idea of shelter in all its forms - with the help of Polly Neate, the Chief Executive of the charity Shelter, and comedy writer Sarah Morgan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Pick Ups. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Phil Rowson), Lind (Sally Lindsay), Mike (John Thomson), Alan (Ash Tandon). Copyright: BBC

Pick Ups

Series 1, Episode 2 - Darts

Lind and Mike hold a darts competition. Rebel gives important marital advice to Lara.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald: Life On The Blink

Series 2, Episode 2 - Limb Broccoli

In this episode, Jamie battles with officious front of house staff who can't do too much to help, and he experiences the exact opposite experience at the airport where he's left to find his own way to Marseille.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, Esyllt Sears speaks to two exciting stand-ups bringing their debut hours to Machynlleth. Mel Owen tells us about what playing at the festival means to her, and why she loves doing Welsh language performances. Plus Morgan Rees tells us about how his debut hour has transformed over time, and how it feels to be in Mach as a newer act.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 3, Episode 5

Series following Elizabeth, a Community Mental Health Nurse, into the homes of her patients, recounting their humorous, sad and often bewildering daily interactions with the nurse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Heidi Regan

Heidi Regan: No Worries

Episode 1

Heidi ponders whether repressing her worries is better than sharing them.

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

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 4 - Scnittke

Kieran Hodgson tries to teach his friend about the joys of Scnittke. With guest star Georgie Glen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Jelly Mountain

Jelly Mountain

Episode 5: Musings on a footkerchief and a forest full of girls.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Hand holding a wine glass. Copyright: BBC

Why Mummy Drinks

Series 1: Why Mummy Drinks, Episode 3

Christmas is coming, and with it, Ellen's challenging family-in-law.

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 3, Episode 19 - The Conjurer

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 2, Episode 1

What is Frankie Boyle's worst habit? What is the best piece of advice Diane Morgan's dad ever gave her? Which government department did Alan Johnson most like being in charge of?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
PCSO Hat

Hobby Bobbies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vice

The tiny Haling police force is thrown into confusion when the Guv orders a crackdown on vice in their patch. Can social media help unveil the mysterious Big Brenda?

Share this page