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Radio schedule Thursday 17th August 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 1 - Hamster Gamut

Ramesh is delighted to find that the new Lenzie House Of Wax is proving a hit - stock has been flying off the shelves. But not everyone is happy with the number of visitors to the town.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 11 - Under Fire

When Frazer is on fire watch, he believes he has spotted someone signalling to the enemy. The suspect claims he is innocent, despite his German-sounding accent and the fact his dog is called "Fritz".

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nursing a Conscience

Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Edinburgh Special, Episode 1 - In Treatment

A one-off episode recorded in Edinburgh at the Festival. Clare and Brian's relationship has always been fraught but with communication at an all time low the couple try relationship counselling.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Hattie Jacques. Copyright: ITV Studios

Great Lives - Hattie Jacques

Neuroscientist Sophie Scott looks at the life of Hattie Jacques.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 1 - Hamster Gamut

Ramesh is delighted to find that the new Lenzie House Of Wax is proving a hit - stock has been flying off the shelves. But not everyone is happy with the number of visitors to the town.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 11 - Under Fire

When Frazer is on fire watch, he believes he has spotted someone signalling to the enemy. The suspect claims he is innocent, despite his German-sounding accent and the fact his dog is called "Fritz".

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nursing a Conscience

Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Shôn Dale-Jones

Cracking

When Shôn playfully cracks an egg on his mother's head, he has no idea the real-life internet trolls will appear on his doorstep.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Edinburgh Special, Episode 1 - In Treatment

A one-off episode recorded in Edinburgh at the Festival. Clare and Brian's relationship has always been fraught but with communication at an all time low the couple try relationship counselling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 1 - Hamster Gamut

Ramesh is delighted to find that the new Lenzie House Of Wax is proving a hit - stock has been flying off the shelves. But not everyone is happy with the number of visitors to the town.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 11 - Under Fire

When Frazer is on fire watch, he believes he has spotted someone signalling to the enemy. The suspect claims he is innocent, despite his German-sounding accent and the fact his dog is called "Fritz".

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 2 - The Hot Tub

Beena's got a weekend to herself and she'd like to spent it in peace. But Amrit has other ideas, and wants to throw a hot tub party in the garden. Meanwhile Dewi is having van trouble, possible due to having stuffed the engine full of sage.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 6 - The Mousetrap

Ed manages to secure a role at an independent production company, complete with regular income.

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nursing a Conscience

Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Edinburgh Special, Episode 1 - In Treatment

A one-off episode recorded in Edinburgh at the Festival. Clare and Brian's relationship has always been fraught but with communication at an all time low the couple try relationship counselling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Real Comedy Controllers. Image shows from L to R: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Mulville, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Real Comedy Controllers

Episode 3 - Alternative Comedy... and Beyond

The Comedy Controllers return to the 80s to consider how alternative the new wave of comedy was... and to explore how their humour developed as the century drew to a close. Programmes featured include Lenin Of The Rovers, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Goodness Gracious Me, and On The Hour.

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 2, Episode 2 - Have I Got News For You

A look back at the success of topical comedy quiz Have I Got News For You, with team captain Ian Hislop and producer Jimmy Mulville. They discuss many of the show's most controversial moments, including Bruce Forsyth's "Play Your Iraqi Cards Right", reveal how the series began and pay tribute to the unique brilliance of Ian's fellow captain, Paul Merton. They both also talk about original host Angus Deayton's departure from the show in 2002.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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 10:30pm (repeat)
Colin Hoult

Colin Hoult's Carnival Of Monsters

Series 2, Episode 1

Enter the Carnival of Monsters, a bizarre world of sketches, stories and characters, presented by the sinister Ringmaster.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Nick Revell

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Parrot In The Underworld

Anything could happen (and probably will) in a magical realist comedy about Trevor, a talking parrot who takes a trip across the Styx. You won't believe your ears.

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

Hearing With Hegley

Series 1, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 2.1: An odd supermarket shopper, Teletext traumas and some odd feet.

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

What's Funny About...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Have I Got News For You

A look back at the success of topical comedy quiz Have I Got News For You, with team captain Ian Hislop and producer Jimmy Mulville. They discuss many of the show's most controversial moments, including Bruce Forsyth's "Play Your Iraqi Cards Right", reveal how the series began and pay tribute to the unique brilliance of Ian's fellow captain, Paul Merton. They both also talk about original host Angus Deayton's departure from the show in 2002.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis

Series 3, Episode 1

Radio sitcom in whic Peter Davison stars as a pathologist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 1 - Hamster Gamut

Ramesh is delighted to find that the new Lenzie House Of Wax is proving a hit - stock has been flying off the shelves. But not everyone is happy with the number of visitors to the town.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 11 - Under Fire

When Frazer is on fire watch, he believes he has spotted someone signalling to the enemy. The suspect claims he is innocent, despite his German-sounding accent and the fact his dog is called "Fritz".

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

Second Thoughts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nursing a Conscience

Faith nurses poorly Bill, but he is in for a nasty surprise.

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

Funny You Should Ask

Series 6, Episode 4

The quiz about comedy with Peter Jones.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Edinburgh Special, Episode 1 - In Treatment

A one-off episode recorded in Edinburgh at the Festival. Clare and Brian's relationship has always been fraught but with communication at an all time low the couple try relationship counselling.

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