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Radio schedule Thursday 20th July 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 7 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without a Pause

Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 2

Peter Jones chairs the quiz about comedy, and tonight's panel i composed entirely of renowned comedy-writers: Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 7 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without a Pause

Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 2

Peter Jones chairs the quiz about comedy, and tonight's panel i composed entirely of renowned comedy-writers: Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 7 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
What Just Happened?. Image shows left to right: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan

What Just Happened?

Series 1, Episode 3

Joining Robin Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean this week are Leroy Brito, Tudur Owen and Ellie Taylor - all ready to satirise the past seven days and work out: What Just Happened?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 2 - Pallet Wood Inspirations

It's been six weeks since the loss of Elgar and Maggie decides that Ed needs to re-engage with the world.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without a Pause

Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 2

Peter Jones chairs the quiz about comedy, and tonight's panel i composed entirely of renowned comedy-writers: Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 1 - The Storyteller

Ed Reardon returns to lead us through the ups and downs of his week and finds himself having to support his daughter in her new career as a 'Storyteller'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 5, Episode 1 - Back On The Chain Gang

Tom seeks some medical advice, while Mum fights the good fight on behalf of Sheffield's trees.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 2, Episode 3 - Stand-In

When Peter is sent to the mainland for some urgent training, Harry is given a replacement by the minister, who soon has the prison whipped into shape... much to Harry's annoyance.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons Is Not A People Person

Episode 1 - Italians

This week Sam and Henry are in Toronto, on the hunt for a fiddle warbler.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Curried Goat Show

The Curried Goat Show

Episode 5

With special guest Paula Wilcox.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile. Image shows from L to R: David Suchet, Michael Frayn, Susannah Fielding, Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile

Episode 1

Martin Jarvis directs a star cast in Michael Frayn's latest comic pieces. This week, a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Nonclementure Committee, an article asks if everything is alright with itself, and we wait for Godot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 7 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Rebel Without a Pause

Faith and teenage son Joe fall out, but is Bill the cause or the cure?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Peter Jones. Copyright: BBC

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 2

Peter Jones chairs the quiz about comedy, and tonight's panel i composed entirely of renowned comedy-writers: Sid Colin, Barry Cryer and John Junkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1 - Drilling For Hamsters

It's a typical day for Sally as she juggles the task of finding runaway hamsters with the threat of a flasher lurking in the back lane and the housework.

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