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Radio schedule Friday 29th December 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 1 - Disability Exam

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 1

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 3

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Disordered

Disordered

Episode 4 - Say It Out Loud

Hector makes big steps as he faces his demons. He also has to face Susan and Amanda, who are both dealing with unexpected revelations in their love lives.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 1 - Disability Exam

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

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

Breaking The News

Series 26, New Year Special - Breaking The Year

Join Des Clarke and special guests Ashley Storrie, Sanjeev Kholi, Kirsty Wark and Mark Nelson as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year; from the revolving door of 10 Downing Street to a brand new chapter for the monarchy under King Charles III.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

BBC Radio 5 Live 2pm
30 min
My Mate's A Footballer. Image shows left to right: Patrick Bamford, Joe Wilkinson. Credit: BBC

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 1, Christmas Special - Joe on MOTD and Other Landmark Footballing Moments

Patrick Bamford reveals what happened when his move to Chelsea came out of the blue and Joe alerts Pat to some unsettling news about a cardboard cut-out and a comedian friend.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 1

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 3

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 1 - Disability Exam

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

2023 Christmas Specials, Highlights Special - Party Leader Highlights

Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens join Bill Dare, the long time producer and creator of Dead Ringers to look back at the last ten years of the programme on Radio 4. Their focus is Party Leaders - the ones they most want to remember.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 1

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 3

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just William - Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Stand Up Just William

Martin Jarvis returns for more Just William adventures.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 1

The first of a new series sees an unlikely wager, a troubled bluesman, and a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Small Scenes. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Rigby, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker, Jessica Ransom, Mike Wozniak. Copyright: BBC

Small Scenes

Series 4, Episode 1

Featuring more overblown, melodramatic scenes from modern life, including a visit to the first ever Crufts for Cats and a terrifying reminder as to why you should never try and cancel your membership of The National Trust.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 1, Episode 4 - Trout Farm

John Weak discovers there's a "T" missing from the end of HR, when Human Resources has a communal hot flush over his witty entry on Deirdre Simmons's leaving card...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 2, Episode 1 - Disability Exam

The second series of the award-nominated comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Homecoming

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 1, Lift Off: Jobsworth caretaker Ramsay Potts' love of rules sparks catastrophe for an MP in a lift.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 1

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Right Time

The Right Time

Series 4, Episode 3

Sketch show about modern life "for people old enough to know better".

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