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Radio schedule Thursday 26th September 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dance On

Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears.

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 3 - Who Owned The Pier?

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Mr Muzak. Nigel Penny (Richie Webb). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun

With a gig at a Carpenters-themed wedding on the horizon, Nigel has to contend not only with his job at an Italian Restaurant run by a probably-not-an-actual-Italian, but also with Pav's mysterious new Ukrainian friend, Stan, and some disturbing news about his new musical partner.

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 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 12pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dance On

Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears.

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 3 - Who Owned The Pier?

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Mr Muzak. Nigel Penny (Richie Webb). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun

With a gig at a Carpenters-themed wedding on the horizon, Nigel has to contend not only with his job at an Italian Restaurant run by a probably-not-an-actual-Italian, but also with Pav's mysterious new Ukrainian friend, Stan, and some disturbing news about his new musical partner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 3

Today's panellists are Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up and art expert Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and classics boffin Natalie Haynes.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Susan Twist

OK Boomer

Baby boomer streamer Trudy Stark's clickbait pronouncements on younger generations has resulted in a big online following, much to the embarrassment of her two struggling daughters 37-year-old Jenny, and 22-year old Chloe. But the death of Trudy's father brings these three very different generations together.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dance On

Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears.

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

The Learners

Series 3, Episode 4 - To Have And To Hold

The theme for this week's lesson is 'celebration' but it could just as easily have been 'surprise' or 'reunion'. Any of these words is enough to reason for Ken to bring out his famous 'three meats' cake and for Yara to get her organising headset on.

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 4 - Pondlife 2000

When Phil is hauled before the Supreme Court (of Parbold) accused of murdering a hipster, it looks like he may lose his liberty, as well as his reputation... what's left of it.

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 3 - Who Owned The Pier?

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Mr Muzak. Nigel Penny (Richie Webb). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun

With a gig at a Carpenters-themed wedding on the horizon, Nigel has to contend not only with his job at an Italian Restaurant run by a probably-not-an-actual-Italian, but also with Pav's mysterious new Ukrainian friend, Stan, and some disturbing news about his new musical partner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 3

Today's panellists are Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up and art expert Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and classics boffin Natalie Haynes.

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 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 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 6

The downsides of adopting animals and a modern shanty that anyone who works in an office will identify with.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 3.2: Handy hints on body language, in 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 3 - Prison Ain't All That Bad

The aspiring MPs use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for their law and order policy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Coming Alive

Coming Alive

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dance On

Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears.

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 3 - Who Owned The Pier?

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Mr Muzak. Nigel Penny (Richie Webb). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun

With a gig at a Carpenters-themed wedding on the horizon, Nigel has to contend not only with his job at an Italian Restaurant run by a probably-not-an-actual-Italian, but also with Pav's mysterious new Ukrainian friend, Stan, and some disturbing news about his new musical partner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Wordaholics. Gyles Brandreth. Copyright: BBC

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 3

Today's panellists are Irish comedian Ed Byrne, Tasmanian stand-up and art expert Hannah Gadsby, punmaster general Milton Jones and classics boffin Natalie Haynes.

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