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Radio schedule Thursday 5th September 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 3 - Runaway

Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 2

Acclaimed stand-up comedian and top quizzer Paul Sinha rewrites the UK Citizenship Test to reflect his ideas about modern Britain and Britishness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 3 - Runaway

Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 2

Acclaimed stand-up comedian and top quizzer Paul Sinha rewrites the UK Citizenship Test to reflect his ideas about modern Britain and Britishness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 11, Episode 5 - Taking Chances

Victoria and Roger have money worries, while Anna has got a secret to keep for Emily.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 3 - Runaway

Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
The Learners. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

The Learners

Series 3, Episode 1 - Bump In The Night

It's a new term for Jonesy's merry band of students. Is the college haunted? The worst Welsh learner class in Wales is back and determined to find out.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 3, Episode 1 - Billy Bonker And The Cup A Soup Factory

When Phil and Johnny discover golden sachets in their Cup A Soup packets, they embark on a fantastical tour of the Cup A Soup factory hosted by reclusive owner Billy Bonker (Mark Lamarr), who is opening the gates for the first time in 40 years.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 2

Acclaimed stand-up comedian and top quizzer Paul Sinha rewrites the UK Citizenship Test to reflect his ideas about modern Britain and Britishness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 11, Episode 5 - Taking Chances

Victoria and Roger have money worries, while Anna has got a secret to keep for Emily.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2024, Episode 2

Mark Watson takes us on a whistle stop tour of the city, capturing the buzz of the festival, taking us with him to the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and showcasing some of the most exciting comedy talent from this year. Acts this week include Hannah Platt, Marjolein Robertson, Ania Magliano and Huge Davies.

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

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 7, Episode 3

This week we hear the best sound in all of music, and someone asking for a massive favour. There's also an inaccurate sketch, but that's alright because John issues a correction and, well, since you ask him a very direct question...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Alun Cochrane's Fun House. Alun Cochrane. Copyright: BBC

Alun Cochrane's Fun House

Episode 3 - The Bathroom

Comedian Alun Cochrane has a 25-year mortgage, which he can only pay off by being funny. This week, the third date of his house-wide tour, things take place in the bathroom.

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

Twenty Players

Episode 3, Archie McGillivray: Forgotten sporting heroes. Tony Gubba tells the story of the world's greatest golfing balloonist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Woof - Chris Neill. Chris Neill. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - True Tales Of Romance And Failure, Episode 4 - Much Loved Son And Fantasist

Myopia and its advantages and ... is that an architect I see before me?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 3 - Runaway

Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 2

Acclaimed stand-up comedian and top quizzer Paul Sinha rewrites the UK Citizenship Test to reflect his ideas about modern Britain and Britishness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Series 11, Episode 5 - Taking Chances

Victoria and Roger have money worries, while Anna has got a secret to keep for Emily.

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