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Radio schedule Thursday 10th 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 4

Comedic monologues and dialogues from the mind of Michael Frayn, featuring thunderous reports from Olympus about a surprising reshuffle of the Pantheon, and a new version of the Ten Commandments.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 10 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late, Late Show

Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 1

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Larry Adler, George Axelrod and Bob Monkhouse provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Height Of The Iguana

The residents of Marlborough Road discover that Sally might be leaving them, much to their horror. Meanwhile, the free-range children plan revenge on Victor.

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 4

Comedic monologues and dialogues from the mind of Michael Frayn, featuring thunderous reports from Olympus about a surprising reshuffle of the Pantheon, and a new version of the Ten Commandments.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 10 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late, Late Show

Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 1

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Larry Adler, George Axelrod and Bob Monkhouse provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Height Of The Iguana

The residents of Marlborough Road discover that Sally might be leaving them, much to their horror. Meanwhile, the free-range children plan revenge on Victor.

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 4

Comedic monologues and dialogues from the mind of Michael Frayn, featuring thunderous reports from Olympus about a surprising reshuffle of the Pantheon, and a new version of the Ten Commandments.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 10 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Beena And Amrit. Image shows from L to R: Amrit (Shobna Gulati), Beena (Priya Hall)

Beena And Amrit

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Graduation

It's Beena's graduation day and it should be a day of celebration. Unfortunately Dewi's trying to steal a diploma so he can get an education, and Amrit's milling around starting rumours about Beena's lecturer, which might affect her getting the character reference she desperately needs!

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 5 - Ed Reardon Is On Fire!

Ed decides to run an online quiz but is somewhat distracted by Jake's new girlfriend.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late, Late Show

Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 1

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Larry Adler, George Axelrod and Bob Monkhouse provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Height Of The Iguana

The residents of Marlborough Road discover that Sally might be leaving them, much to their horror. Meanwhile, the free-range children plan revenge on Victor.

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 5 - Goodness Gracious Me

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Meera Syal and Anil Gupta about the British-Indian sketch show. They discuss the impact the show had on popular culture and how they feel they were treated by the BBC, the broken video camera at their first ever showcase that meant that Goodness Gracious Me very nearly never happened, and what sort of show Meera thinks the GGM team should get back together and make.

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

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 5, Episode 4 - Richard Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups

Dad attempts to take centre stage.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Nick Revell

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Tale Of The Time Travelling Tartan Tea Towel

Master storyteller and satirist, Nick Revell returns to BBC Radio 4 with a remarkably believable (no, really!) story about one man and his time traveling tea towel. We find out how Bonnie Prince Charlie became a cruise ship entertainer and meet celebrities from the past, present and future as the story wends its way from The Fox and Gynaecologist (Islington's last remaining traditional boozer) around the world, through time - and back to the pub.

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

Hearing With Hegley

Series 1, Episode 2

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 4 - Glenn

This week finds Sam trudging through the desert in search of the Steppe Eagle.

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 5 - Goodness Gracious Me

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman talk to Meera Syal and Anil Gupta about the British-Indian sketch show. They discuss the impact the show had on popular culture and how they feel they were treated by the BBC, the broken video camera at their first ever showcase that meant that Goodness Gracious Me very nearly never happened, and what sort of show Meera thinks the GGM team should get back together and make.

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

The Curried Goat Show

Episode 8

With special guest Imelda Staunton.

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 4

Comedic monologues and dialogues from the mind of Michael Frayn, featuring thunderous reports from Olympus about a surprising reshuffle of the Pantheon, and a new version of the Ten Commandments.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 10 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Late, Late Show

Where do Faith's children fit in, now that Bill is around?

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 1

The quiz about comedy in which Peter Jones puts the questions and Larry Adler, George Axelrod and Bob Monkhouse provide the answers and reminiscences.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Height Of The Iguana

The residents of Marlborough Road discover that Sally might be leaving them, much to their horror. Meanwhile, the free-range children plan revenge on Victor.

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