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Radio schedule Thursday 3rd August 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 3

Featuring thoughts on Quantum Entanglement and sat-nav technology.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 9 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 4 - She Who Hesitates

Bill and Faith bicker as she struggles to act impulsively.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 6

Tonight's panel: John Junkin, Barry Cryer and Sid Colin.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Minister Has A Window

Clare is in a flap when a minister from the Northern Ireland office comes for dinner, and brings his dog Muffin. Sally is booked for overtime to make sure the evening runs smoothly.

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 3

Featuring thoughts on Quantum Entanglement and sat-nav technology.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 9 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 4 - She Who Hesitates

Bill and Faith bicker as she struggles to act impulsively.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 6

Tonight's panel: John Junkin, Barry Cryer and Sid Colin.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Minister Has A Window

Clare is in a flap when a minister from the Northern Ireland office comes for dinner, and brings his dog Muffin. Sally is booked for overtime to make sure the evening runs smoothly.

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 3

Featuring thoughts on Quantum Entanglement and sat-nav technology.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 9 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2023, Episode 1

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a comedy showcase featuring acts from this year's festival.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 4 - Ed In Paris

Ed is invited to Paris to discuss his seminal first novel and takes Maggie along to enjoy a 'Citybreak'.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 4 - She Who Hesitates

Bill and Faith bicker as she struggles to act impulsively.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 6

Tonight's panel: John Junkin, Barry Cryer and Sid Colin.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Minister Has A Window

Clare is in a flap when a minister from the Northern Ireland office comes for dinner, and brings his dog Muffin. Sally is booked for overtime to make sure the evening runs smoothly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Absolutely Fabulous

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Jennifer Saunders about the hit sitcom. They discuss the inspiration for Edina Monsoon, why recordings of the show were always finished by 9:30pm (clue: the BBC bar closed at 10), and what might charitably be described as Jennifer's "last minute" approach to script delivery.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 3 - The Bromance

When Ed meets a likeminded chap called Derek at the local pool a writing collaboration could be on the cards.

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 3 - No Rest For The Wrigglesworths

Tom's parents take a trip down memory lane - and then another back up it again.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Daniel Barker

Damien Slash: Select All

Episode 2

Damien Slash's hacks back into his AiPlayer after a ban for choosing to 'Select All'. How much sketch comedy content can he consume before the law catches up with him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 1, Episode 1

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

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

Sam Simmons Is Not A People Person

Episode 3 - Whistling

Sam and Henry are in the Netherlands observing a chicken...

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Absolutely Fabulous

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Jennifer Saunders about the hit sitcom. They discuss the inspiration for Edina Monsoon, why recordings of the show were always finished by 9:30pm (clue: the BBC bar closed at 10), and what might charitably be described as Jennifer's "last minute" approach to script delivery.

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

The Curried Goat Show

Episode 7

With special guest Polly James.

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 3

Featuring thoughts on Quantum Entanglement and sat-nav technology.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 9 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 4 - She Who Hesitates

Bill and Faith bicker as she struggles to act impulsively.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 4, Episode 6

Tonight's panel: John Junkin, Barry Cryer and Sid Colin.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Minister Has A Window

Clare is in a flap when a minister from the Northern Ireland office comes for dinner, and brings his dog Muffin. Sally is booked for overtime to make sure the evening runs smoothly.

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