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Radio schedule Wednesday 21st August 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 2

The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a book-keeping genius.

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

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Racehorse

With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs does not deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 1 - What's The Point?

With Sir Lucien's signature brutal style hopelessly out of fashion, he seeks to overcome his creative block in the spas of Baden-Baden. Unfortunately for Tim, he needs someone to share the experience with.

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 3

When Maggie forgets date night and would rather do some work John worries that she is getting bored with him already.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
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 12pm (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 2

The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a book-keeping genius.

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

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Racehorse

With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs does not deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 1 - What's The Point?

With Sir Lucien's signature brutal style hopelessly out of fashion, he seeks to overcome his creative block in the spas of Baden-Baden. Unfortunately for Tim, he needs someone to share the experience with.

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 3

When Maggie forgets date night and would rather do some work John worries that she is getting bored with him already.

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 2 - Meeting Fifty-One

Joining John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are comedian Janey Godley, microbiologist Prof. Milton Wainwright and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 2 - Give The Dog A Bone

Miss Black's new lodger is a successful actor - but he isn't who she hoped for.

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

Your Place Or Mine

Series 3, Episode 10 - Dame Sheila Hancock: Luberon, Provence, France

Sheila says the beautiful lavender fields of Luberon are not to be missed. Will she persuade Shaun to don some linen and waft through them with her?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Food

Bangers And Mash

Episode 2

The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a book-keeping genius.

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

Ian Smith Is Stressed

Episode 3 - Love

Ian Smith explores love and all the horrible feelings of fear and shame that come with it.

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

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Racehorse

With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs does not deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 1 - What's The Point?

With Sir Lucien's signature brutal style hopelessly out of fashion, he seeks to overcome his creative block in the spas of Baden-Baden. Unfortunately for Tim, he needs someone to share the experience with.

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 3

When Maggie forgets date night and would rather do some work John worries that she is getting bored with him already.

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 2 - Meeting Fifty-One

Joining John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are comedian Janey Godley, microbiologist Prof. Milton Wainwright and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 2 - Give The Dog A Bone

Miss Black's new lodger is a successful actor - but he isn't who she hoped for.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 12, Episode 4 - Sara Pascoe interviews Harry Hill

Sara Pascoe talks to the very first comedian that she ever saw live - Harry Hill. Sara and Harry discuss Gogglebox, constructive criticism, remaking The Godfather and the merits of sharks.

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 3 - Power Hug

More sketch madness with The Lovely Boys as The Lad Whisperer pays a visit, Branch Power explains parenting, and more beat poetry from Tree Sap and Lil Acorns.

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 4 - The Scratchcard

Joe and Terry replace Stuart with new best friend Janice. Despite her daytime drinking habits and the fact that she has never worked - apart from taking part in pharmaceutical trials - they think she is the best person they have ever met. Meanwhile, Stuart discovers that Gary Probert has taken over his role at the Job Centre and is working closely with Nicola.

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 2 - Puppy Love

Tom and Lauren take care of a puppy for a friend. It's nanna Doreen's birthday but Lauren doesn't want to leave the puppy alone. Tom would prefer to go to the match with his mates.

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 5 - Derry Girls

Lisa McGee and Saoirse-Monica Jackson join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman as they get under the skin of sitcom Derry Girls.

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

Yours Truly, Pierre Stone

Episode 3

Pierre's attempts to attract the attention of Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly leads to him dropping a line to Claudia Winkleman.

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

The Pin

Series 1, Episode 3

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 2

The catering team are desperate for new orders, a new van and a book-keeping genius.

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

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Racehorse

With Tony Hancock indisposed, Harry Secombe has 10 bob left, so Bill decides to spend it on a racehorse. The fact that it only has three legs does not deter Sid from entering it in the Britannia Steeplechase.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 1, Episode 1 - What's The Point?

With Sir Lucien's signature brutal style hopelessly out of fashion, he seeks to overcome his creative block in the spas of Baden-Baden. Unfortunately for Tim, he needs someone to share the experience with.

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 3

When Maggie forgets date night and would rather do some work John worries that she is getting bored with him already.

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 2 - Meeting Fifty-One

Joining John Lloyd and Noel Fielding this week are comedian Janey Godley, microbiologist Prof. Milton Wainwright and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

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

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 2 - Give The Dog A Bone

Miss Black's new lodger is a successful actor - but he isn't who she hoped for.

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