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Radio schedule Thursday 19th September 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 5 - Hostage To Fortune

A troubled community centre visitor puts ex-convict Terry in danger.

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 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 4

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 9am (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 2 - Prison Break

Phil and Polly visit HMP Parbold as part of the annual 'Bring Your Family To Prison' day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 5 - Hostage To Fortune

A troubled community centre visitor puts ex-convict Terry in danger.

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 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 4

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)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 2

Comedians Josh Widdicombe and Helen Keen, Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent and classics scholar Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy under the watchful eye of chair Gyles Brandreth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mix Tape

Brothers Nigel and Michael are back - in a new office, yet with the same inability to cope with life. Nigel gets his contacts in a twist and Michael becomes a "wing-man".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 5 - Hostage To Fortune

A troubled community centre visitor puts ex-convict Terry in danger.

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

The Learners

Series 3, Episode 3 - Roc a Rol

It's a big night out for Wales's worst Welsh learners - even bigger for their teacher, Jonesy, whose band find themselves in a competition. But who is the bloke in the bucket hat?

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 3 - Ghost Walk

When Phil's latest attempt to get rich fails, Polly convinces him to put on a ghost walk through Parbold. Unfortunately Mick the Chinese Herbalist has similar ideas...

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 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 4

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)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 2

Comedians Josh Widdicombe and Helen Keen, Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent and classics scholar Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy under the watchful eye of chair Gyles Brandreth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
The Brothers

The Brothers

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mix Tape

Brothers Nigel and Michael are back - in a new office, yet with the same inability to cope with life. Nigel gets his contacts in a twist and Michael becomes a "wing-man".

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (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 2 - Prison Break

Phil and Polly visit HMP Parbold as part of the annual 'Bring Your Family To Prison' day.

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 5

This week, we hear from several different animals, a couple of types of King, and witness a much-needed intervention. We also witness a majestic sunset and, well, since you ask him for some audience participation...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 3.1: A special wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Technology, Stupid

The aspiring politicians get to grips with technology and launch a recruiting campaign on the internet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 5 - Hostage To Fortune

A troubled community centre visitor puts ex-convict Terry in danger.

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 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test

Episode 4

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)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 2

Comedians Josh Widdicombe and Helen Keen, Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent and classics scholar Natalie Haynes vie for wordy supremacy under the watchful eye of chair Gyles Brandreth.

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

The Brothers

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mix Tape

Brothers Nigel and Michael are back - in a new office, yet with the same inability to cope with life. Nigel gets his contacts in a twist and Michael becomes a "wing-man".

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