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Radio schedule Friday 13th October 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:15am (repeat)
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 5

Neurosurgeon Tess Carter is tired of conducting the ultimate long distance relationship with her astronaut husband Scott. Instead she puts her energy into discovering the identity of one of her patients who is in a coma. And Tess now believes she knows who he is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10, Episode 1 - The Go-To Destination

Ed and his BBC Radio producer girlfriend Laura are enjoying a state of not uncomfortable, slightly drunken, bliss. But good things never last for Ed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction

Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kathmandu Or Bust

Episode 2 - Gut Reaction

On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 6

Swearing, cocaine, wine-throwing and flagellation are just some of the items on the agenda this week. With Gyles Brandreth, team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, and their special guests this week Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Barbara Nice. Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly). Copyright: BBC

Barbara Nice

Episode 3 - The Trial

Barbara ends up in court when she gets active protesting about some public toilets being closed down. She also implicates Mary in her plans. She's also stirring things up at home trying to persuade Ken to spice things up on the bedroom front.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Tom Allen. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice

Episode 1

With help from the assembled studio audience, Tom Allen works out how best to navigate some tricky social situations and how to keep a lid on his fury when confronted with life's small injustices.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:15pm (repeat)
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 5

Neurosurgeon Tess Carter is tired of conducting the ultimate long distance relationship with her astronaut husband Scott. Instead she puts her energy into discovering the identity of one of her patients who is in a coma. And Tess now believes she knows who he is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10, Episode 1 - The Go-To Destination

Ed and his BBC Radio producer girlfriend Laura are enjoying a state of not uncomfortable, slightly drunken, bliss. But good things never last for Ed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction

Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination?

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 26, Episode 1

Des Clarke returns to hsot the satirical panel show, with guests Ria Lina, Gareth Waugh, Susan Riddell & Elliot Steel. This week they look at the Labour Party conference, the hosting of Euro 2028, Aberdeen University graduations, the return of Big Brother, marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum and Justin Timberlake's connection to Aberdeen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kathmandu Or Bust

Episode 2 - Gut Reaction

On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 6

Swearing, cocaine, wine-throwing and flagellation are just some of the items on the agenda this week. With Gyles Brandreth, team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, and their special guests this week Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Barbara Nice. Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly). Copyright: BBC

Barbara Nice

Episode 3 - The Trial

Barbara ends up in court when she gets active protesting about some public toilets being closed down. She also implicates Mary in her plans. She's also stirring things up at home trying to persuade Ken to spice things up on the bedroom front.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:15pm (repeat)
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 5

Neurosurgeon Tess Carter is tired of conducting the ultimate long distance relationship with her astronaut husband Scott. Instead she puts her energy into discovering the identity of one of her patients who is in a coma. And Tess now believes she knows who he is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10, Episode 1 - The Go-To Destination

Ed and his BBC Radio producer girlfriend Laura are enjoying a state of not uncomfortable, slightly drunken, bliss. But good things never last for Ed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction

Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 112, Episode 6

Alex Massie, Simon Evans, Alice Fraser and Rachel Parris join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. In this episode Andy and the panel deconstruct a Grey Wall, celebrate some Nobel achievements, and get ready for Halloween with the world's largest pumpkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kathmandu Or Bust

Episode 2 - Gut Reaction

On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 6

Swearing, cocaine, wine-throwing and flagellation are just some of the items on the agenda this week. With Gyles Brandreth, team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, and their special guests this week Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Barbara Nice. Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly). Copyright: BBC

Barbara Nice

Episode 3 - The Trial

Barbara ends up in court when she gets active protesting about some public toilets being closed down. She also implicates Mary in her plans. She's also stirring things up at home trying to persuade Ken to spice things up on the bedroom front.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Desolation Jests. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, David Jason, John Bird, Jan Ravens. Copyright: BBC

Desolation Jests

Episode 1 - Frankie 'Flesh Eater' Harris

Interviewer J.P. Doom interviews Frankie "Flesh Eater" Harris about a life at the top of the Most Wanted list, and discusses what sketch-based chuckles he would choose to lighten his heart if he found himself stranded in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
4 Stands Up. Copyright: BBC

4 Stands Up

Series 3, Episode 2

With Sarah Millican, James Sherwood and Jeff Green.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Nick Mohammed In Quarters. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Nick Mohammed In Quarters

Episode 1

Nick Mohammed plays a wedding photographer; a clueless bank manager; a news reporter who has been practicing regional accents; and incomprehensible weatherman David Sunshine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 1

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber discuss their thoughts on Bambi, post-love etiquette, Bowie and farmers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1, Episode 3 - Charlie Chaplin

Mark presents the life of Charlie Chaplin, the most successful English comedian in the United States and a modern rebel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Ground Control

Episode 5

Neurosurgeon Tess Carter is tired of conducting the ultimate long distance relationship with her astronaut husband Scott. Instead she puts her energy into discovering the identity of one of her patients who is in a coma. And Tess now believes she knows who he is.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 10, Episode 1 - The Go-To Destination

Ed and his BBC Radio producer girlfriend Laura are enjoying a state of not uncomfortable, slightly drunken, bliss. But good things never last for Ed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC

Marriage Lines

Series 1, Episode 11 - Holiday Attraction

Can Kate and George agree on a holiday destination?

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

Kathmandu Or Bust

Episode 2 - Gut Reaction

On the expedition to Kathmandu, the five travellers hit Europe but mutiny is in the air.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 6

Swearing, cocaine, wine-throwing and flagellation are just some of the items on the agenda this week. With Gyles Brandreth, team captains Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, and their special guests this week Jennie Bond and Geoffrey Durham.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Barbara Nice. Barbara Nice (Janice Connolly). Copyright: BBC

Barbara Nice

Episode 3 - The Trial

Barbara ends up in court when she gets active protesting about some public toilets being closed down. She also implicates Mary in her plans. She's also stirring things up at home trying to persuade Ken to spice things up on the bedroom front.

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