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Radio schedule Wednesday 14th August 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 1

Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Copyright: BBC

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Crown Jewels

As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 4 - Out Of Our Tree

Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree, which is leaving Tom's mother at a loose end. Tom suggests she gets in a lodger for company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Ian Smith. Credit: Matt Stronge

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 1 - The North

Ian Smith explores how being Northern has made him more stressed and attempts a new wellness fad that's sweeping the fields of England, cow-hugging.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 1

Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Copyright: BBC

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Crown Jewels

As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 4 - Out Of Our Tree

Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree, which is leaving Tom's mother at a loose end. Tom suggests she gets in a lodger for company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 1 - Meeting Fifty

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd is joined by his latest curator Noel Fielding as The Museum of Curiosity opens its ninth gallery. Offering the first donations are comedian Nish Kumar, professor of experimental architecture Rachel Armstrong and the composer Howard Goodall.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tuned To Moan FM

Will Clare's family look after new baby Gabriel so she can give a lecture in Sligo?

Radio 4 3:30pm (repeat)
Your Place Or Mine. Shaun Keaveny. Credit: BBC

Your Place Or Mine

Series 3, Episode 1 - Stephen Mangan: Erris, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Stephen is determined to take Shaun back to their ancestral homeland, to experience the blanket bog of this bleak and beautiful area of the West of Ireland. But will he prevail?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 1

Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ian Smith. Credit: Matt Stronge

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 2 - The Body

Ian Smith explores his various body anxieties and tries to make himself feel better by heading to a topless body painting evening.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Copyright: BBC

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Crown Jewels

As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 4 - Out Of Our Tree

Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree, which is leaving Tom's mother at a loose end. Tom suggests she gets in a lodger for company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 1 - Meeting Fifty

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd is joined by his latest curator Noel Fielding as The Museum of Curiosity opens its ninth gallery. Offering the first donations are comedian Nish Kumar, professor of experimental architecture Rachel Armstrong and the composer Howard Goodall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tuned To Moan FM

Will Clare's family look after new baby Gabriel so she can give a lecture in Sligo?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ian Smith. Credit: Matt Stronge

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 1 - The North

Ian Smith explores how being Northern has made him more stressed and attempts a new wellness fad that's sweeping the fields of England, cow-hugging.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 12, Episode 3 - Katherine Ryan interviews Sara Pascoe

Katherine Ryan turns interviewer and invites her chosen guest Sara Pascoe into the hot seat. In this programme Katherine and Sara, who both started stand-up in 2007, discuss insects, yoga, hip hop and everything in between.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Image shows left to right: The Lovely Boys (South), Will Robbins, Ben Cohen. Credit: Nadia Lee Cohen

The Lovely Boys Talk Good

Episode 2 - Ultimate Friend Championship

The Lovely Boys test their mettle at the biggest friendship tournament on earth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Seekers. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Tony Way), Joe (Daniel Mays), Stuart (Mathew Horne), Nicola (Zahra Ahmadi). Copyright: BBC

Seekers

Series 1, Episode 3 - That Bloke Keeps Looking At Us

A man sitting at the other end of the job centre waiting room keeps looking at Joe, Terry and Stuart. They refuse to be intimidated and bravely stare back.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!. Image shows left to right: Tom (Tom Machell), Lauren (Lauren Pattison)

Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!

Episode 1 - Pre-Wedding Banter

Tom finds being a groomsman stressful, Lauren's wardrobe choices don't help the situation. With Julian Clary.

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

What's Funny About...

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Fast Show

Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman as they look at how they made their hit sketch show The Fast Show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Episode 2

Pierre's mother is dying, but he has got more important things on his mind, like Tess Daly's breakfast and Olivia Newton John's new house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
The Pin. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Owen, Ben Ashenden

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 2

Strap in for a 15 minute delve in to a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 1

Nun Martina leaves her convent and lands in a catering crisis of epic proportions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Copyright: BBC

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Crown Jewels

As Hancock is absent, Bill is staying with Harry Secombe. They decide to show Andree the sights of London but get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 1, Episode 4 - Out Of Our Tree

Tom's father is engrossed in putting together the Wrigglesworth family tree, which is leaving Tom's mother at a loose end. Tom suggests she gets in a lodger for company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Noel Fielding. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 9, Episode 1 - Meeting Fifty

Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd is joined by his latest curator Noel Fielding as The Museum of Curiosity opens its ninth gallery. Offering the first donations are comedian Nish Kumar, professor of experimental architecture Rachel Armstrong and the composer Howard Goodall.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tuned To Moan FM

Will Clare's family look after new baby Gabriel so she can give a lecture in Sligo?

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