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Radio schedule Thursday 3rd October 2024

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 1 - The Drama Began...

Graduate Graham Carpenter arrives at the Butterthwaite Bugle on work experience. Despite a series of cock-ups he manages to land a permanent job.

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 4 - Inspecting The Piles

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy.

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

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rock The Boat

Despite his protestations of sea-sickness, Pav books Nigel to accompany Rachel as the entertainment on a floating barge at an event hosted by Belinda, an old acquaintance of Nigel's. Meanwhile Stan is yearning to return to his homeland.

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 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 12pm (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 1 - The Drama Began...

Graduate Graham Carpenter arrives at the Butterthwaite Bugle on work experience. Despite a series of cock-ups he manages to land a permanent job.

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 4 - Inspecting The Piles

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy.

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

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rock The Boat

Despite his protestations of sea-sickness, Pav books Nigel to accompany Rachel as the entertainment on a floating barge at an event hosted by Belinda, an old acquaintance of Nigel's. Meanwhile Stan is yearning to return to his homeland.

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

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 4

Gyles Brandreth and Natalie Haynes are joined by Susie Dent, Josh Widdicombe and Helen Keen to test their knowledge of words.

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

The Brothers

Series 3, Episode 2 - Gothic

Nigel is haunted, and Michael thinks he's Bruce Willis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Cold Comfort Farm

Episode 3

A repeat of this 1981 radio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 1 - The Drama Began...

Graduate Graham Carpenter arrives at the Butterthwaite Bugle on work experience. Despite a series of cock-ups he manages to land a permanent job.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Kiri's Comedy Club

Series 3, Episode 1 - Comedy & Climate Change

Kiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to two stand-up comedians who talk about climate change on stage. Lara Ricote and Stuart Goldsmith share insight as to how they look for laughs in such a serious subject, and how they try to balance anger with hope.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Olga Koch

Olga Koch: OK Computer

Series 3, Episode 1 - Love

Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tackles the thorny issue of love with her digital assistant Algo. Join them for the third series of award-nominated stand-up as they ask the question: "What is love?" Baby don't hurt me.

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 4 - Inspecting The Piles

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy.

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

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rock The Boat

Despite his protestations of sea-sickness, Pav books Nigel to accompany Rachel as the entertainment on a floating barge at an event hosted by Belinda, an old acquaintance of Nigel's. Meanwhile Stan is yearning to return to his homeland.

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

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 4

Gyles Brandreth and Natalie Haynes are joined by Susie Dent, Josh Widdicombe and Helen Keen to test their knowledge of words.

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

The Brothers

Series 3, Episode 2 - Gothic

Nigel is haunted, and Michael thinks he's Bruce Willis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Cold Comfort Farm

Episode 3

A repeat of this 1981 radio.

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 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 10:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 1

This week, On the Hour covers the train crash in Big Street Station, the audio pull-out looks at style, and there is a report concerning the charity prison break-out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Series 3, Episode 3

Great beverages from history, 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 4 - Is The Party Over?

The aspiring politicians move on to tackle drugs and housing, but the future of the party looks uncertain as Jared is all set to move to the Isle of Wight.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Are You From The Bugle?. Copyright: BBC

Are You From The Bugle?

Episode 1 - The Drama Began...

Graduate Graham Carpenter arrives at the Butterthwaite Bugle on work experience. Despite a series of cock-ups he manages to land a permanent job.

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 4 - Inspecting The Piles

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy.

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

Mr Muzak

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rock The Boat

Despite his protestations of sea-sickness, Pav books Nigel to accompany Rachel as the entertainment on a floating barge at an event hosted by Belinda, an old acquaintance of Nigel's. Meanwhile Stan is yearning to return to his homeland.

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

Wordaholics

Series 3, Episode 4

Gyles Brandreth and Natalie Haynes are joined by Susie Dent, Josh Widdicombe and Helen Keen to test their knowledge of words.

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

The Brothers

Series 3, Episode 2 - Gothic

Nigel is haunted, and Michael thinks he's Bruce Willis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Cold Comfort Farm

Episode 3

A repeat of this 1981 radio.

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