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Radio schedule Friday 26th January 2024

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11, Episode 1 - The Reboot

Ed Reardon is back, but in unfamiliar territory as he has joined the groves of academe by returning to full-time education at 'Uni'.

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 2, Episode 4

George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 5, Jumpers: Caretaker Ramsay needs to have a head for heights to tackle a dangerous job.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 5

Lynne Truss and Michele Brown join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the scandalous quiz. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from Robert Maxwell, Piltdown Man and the Moonies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian brings home new girlfriend Chloe. His mum Margaret desperately hopes she is the one, dad Ken can't wait to try out his shampoo joke - again, while sister Jane, brother-in-law Pete and their three teen children try to get to the bottom of just what the attractive, intelligent, witty 30-something Chloe sees in serial dater and under employed 40-plus actor, Ian.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Noising Up. Credit: BBC

Noising Up

Series 3, Episode 3

Topical comedy sketch show noising up the past week in Scotland and beyond.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Chris McCausland

You Heard It Here First

Series 1, Episode 2

Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world, with Alan Davies and Jess Fostekew taking on Suzi Ruffell and Paul Chowdhry.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11, Episode 1 - The Reboot

Ed Reardon is back, but in unfamiliar territory as he has joined the groves of academe by returning to full-time education at 'Uni'.

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 2, Episode 4

George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen.

BBC Radio 5 Live 1:30pm
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, Episode 10 - Patrick Challenges Joe To Prove He's Good At Free Kicks

After weeks of hearing about Joe's supposedly stupendous free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge which involves a trip to the Leeds training ground.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 5, Jumpers: Caretaker Ramsay needs to have a head for heights to tackle a dangerous job.

Radio 4 1:45pm
15 min
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes. Ian Hislop. Credit: BBC

Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes

Episode 5 - The Heege Manuscript

Ian looks at a unique manuscript that actually describes a Mediaeval entertainer in action.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 5

Lynne Truss and Michele Brown join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the scandalous quiz. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from Robert Maxwell, Piltdown Man and the Moonies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian brings home new girlfriend Chloe. His mum Margaret desperately hopes she is the one, dad Ken can't wait to try out his shampoo joke - again, while sister Jane, brother-in-law Pete and their three teen children try to get to the bottom of just what the attractive, intelligent, witty 30-something Chloe sees in serial dater and under employed 40-plus actor, Ian.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11, Episode 1 - The Reboot

Ed Reardon is back, but in unfamiliar territory as he has joined the groves of academe by returning to full-time education at 'Uni'.

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 2, Episode 4

George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen.

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

The News Quiz

Series 113, Episode 4

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the news. Providing all the answers are Lucy Porter, Geoff Norcott, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Cindy Yu. In this episode Andy and the panel address the issue of BBC Bias after upsetting a minister with last week's show, try and figure out exactly what Keir Starmer stands for, and ask the question... who is ready for war?

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

Know Your Place

Episode 5, Jumpers: Caretaker Ramsay needs to have a head for heights to tackle a dangerous job.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 5

Lynne Truss and Michele Brown join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the scandalous quiz. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from Robert Maxwell, Piltdown Man and the Moonies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian brings home new girlfriend Chloe. His mum Margaret desperately hopes she is the one, dad Ken can't wait to try out his shampoo joke - again, while sister Jane, brother-in-law Pete and their three teen children try to get to the bottom of just what the attractive, intelligent, witty 30-something Chloe sees in serial dater and under employed 40-plus actor, Ian.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes. Ian Hislop. Credit: BBC

Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes

Five episodes of Ian Hislop's look at the oldest examples of British humour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Can You Hear Me Now?

Can You Hear Me Now?

Showcase of character comedians hosted by Jim Smith.

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 5

John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Show What You Wrote. Image shows from L to R: Helen Moon, John Thomson, Fiona Clarke, Gavin Webster. Copyright: BBC

The Show What You Wrote

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Some otherworldly sketch comedy what you wrote, on the themes of science fiction and fantasy. With a special appearance by Gyles Brandreth.

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

A World Of Dowie

Episode 4

John Dowie is absolutely sick and tired of the meddlesome nature of the telephone.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 11, Episode 1 - The Reboot

Ed Reardon is back, but in unfamiliar territory as he has joined the groves of academe by returning to full-time education at 'Uni'.

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 2, Episode 4

George worries about what the future holds for baby Helen.

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

Know Your Place

Episode 5, Jumpers: Caretaker Ramsay needs to have a head for heights to tackle a dangerous job.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 5

Lynne Truss and Michele Brown join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the scandalous quiz. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from Robert Maxwell, Piltdown Man and the Moonies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian brings home new girlfriend Chloe. His mum Margaret desperately hopes she is the one, dad Ken can't wait to try out his shampoo joke - again, while sister Jane, brother-in-law Pete and their three teen children try to get to the bottom of just what the attractive, intelligent, witty 30-something Chloe sees in serial dater and under employed 40-plus actor, Ian.

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