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Radio schedule Tuesday 20th August 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 4 - Napoleon's Piano

Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Lobby Land. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Lobby Land

Series 1, Episode 1 - Lobby Land

It's summer in Westminster and the halls are alive with the sound of gossip, but young political editor Sam Peakes is struggling to stay afloat. Having drawn the short straw at work, she's being tailed around by Lawrence, the office intern, and she needs a story - fast.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 2

John and Maggie's honeymoon is more endurance test than the luxurious spa break John planned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Do Gooders

Do Gooders

Episode 3 - The Bully

Harriett institutes a new set of workplace bullying guidelines for the team, which proves to be more trouble than it's worth. Clive and Gladys battle it out in a fundraising challenge, Lauren is struggling with financial woes and Ken faces transportation issues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 4 - Napoleon's Piano

Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Lobby Land. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Lobby Land

Series 1, Episode 1 - Lobby Land

It's summer in Westminster and the halls are alive with the sound of gossip, but young political editor Sam Peakes is struggling to stay afloat. Having drawn the short straw at work, she's being tailed around by Lawrence, the office intern, and she needs a story - fast.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 2

John and Maggie's honeymoon is more endurance test than the luxurious spa break John planned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 4 - Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie takes the chair for the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 4

After delays caused by lightning, a 20-piece orchestra in coach G practices. This offers Robin a plangent background for his declaration of love. But can he seize his chance before the train arrives at Exeter St David's?

Radio 4 4:30pm (repeat)
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 7 - Alexis Soyer

Greg Jenner is joined in the nineteenth century by Dr Annie Gray and comedian Ed Gamble to learn all about French celebrity chef Alexis Soyer.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Do Gooders

Do Gooders

Episode 4 - The Influencer

Clive hasn't been feeling himself of late and a potential diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral. Harriett and Gladys battle a looming public relations disaster and Achi solves his impending homelessness with a surprise suggestion from Ken.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 4 - Napoleon's Piano

Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Lobby Land. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Lobby Land

Series 1, Episode 1 - Lobby Land

It's summer in Westminster and the halls are alive with the sound of gossip, but young political editor Sam Peakes is struggling to stay afloat. Having drawn the short straw at work, she's being tailed around by Lawrence, the office intern, and she needs a story - fast.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 2

John and Maggie's honeymoon is more endurance test than the luxurious spa break John planned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 4 - Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie takes the chair for the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 4

After delays caused by lightning, a 20-piece orchestra in coach G practices. This offers Robin a plangent background for his declaration of love. But can he seize his chance before the train arrives at Exeter St David's?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Do Gooders

Do Gooders

Episode 3 - The Bully

Harriett institutes a new set of workplace bullying guidelines for the team, which proves to be more trouble than it's worth. Clive and Gladys battle it out in a fundraising challenge, Lauren is struggling with financial woes and Ken faces transportation issues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now. Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon Will See You Now

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Giraffe On A Pulley

Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast present the show from Kevin's very own mansion, complete with an Italian genius, a brace of pedantic sons, a giraffe on a pulley, and Britain's noisiest toast.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Jon Holmes Says The C-Word. Jon Holmes

Jon Holmes Says The C-Word

Episode 7 - Pumps, Bags And Jabs

Jon and his guests discuss side-effects, physio and recovery, including catheters, stomas and pelvic floors, self-administered injections, erections and penis pumps (really).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 9, Episode 5 - Panic Room

Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular home visit takes an unusual turn. Fortunately, Helen is on hand to help.

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 4 - Green Wing

Tamsin Greig and Victoria Pile join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman as they examine the hospital-based genre-defying comedy Green Wing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Wilson Dixon Line. Jesse Griffin. Copyright: BBC

The Wilson Dixon Line

Episode 1 - Words Of Wisdom

Wilson talks about the world and shares his observations of society and the differences between the UK and Cripple Creek. He recounts some of his experiences from his travels, his interactions with people and places and offers his unique advice on how to live life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 4 - Napoleon's Piano

Neddie Seagoon is conned into pinching the keyboard played at the Battle of Waterloo.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Lobby Land. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Lobby Land

Series 1, Episode 1 - Lobby Land

It's summer in Westminster and the halls are alive with the sound of gossip, but young political editor Sam Peakes is struggling to stay afloat. Having drawn the short straw at work, she's being tailed around by Lawrence, the office intern, and she needs a story - fast.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 4, Episode 2

John and Maggie's honeymoon is more endurance test than the luxurious spa break John planned.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 3, Episode 4 - Edwina Currie

Edwina Currie takes the chair for the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

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

Tickets Please

Episode 4

After delays caused by lightning, a 20-piece orchestra in coach G practices. This offers Robin a plangent background for his declaration of love. But can he seize his chance before the train arrives at Exeter St David's?

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