BBC Radio 4 Extra

The new name for Radio 7. Broadcasts comedy daily at various times, particularly in its 'Comedy Zone' - from 10pm to midnight each weeknight. Original commissions include Newsjack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Web Links

BBC Homepage
BBC Radio 4 Extra Homepage
BBC's Comedy Website
BBC Commissioning Details (for Producers/Writers)

Contact Details For BBC

Email / Online Form
By Phone: 0870 010 0222
By Post: BBC Information, PO Box 1922, Glasgow, G2 3WT

BBC Radio 4 Extra - New & Current Shows

What's So Funny?

BBC Radio 4 Extra show which presents a half-hour look at the world of current British comedy, featuring guests, news, reviews and previews.

Our Guide

Other Older Shows Commissioned By BBC Radio 4 Extra

	Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section Radio broadcast mixing comedy and music, featuring Alex Horne and his five piece band. Our Guide
	Arthur Smith's Balham Bash Radio show in which Arthur Smith invites an audience into his real house for some music and comedy. Our Guide
	Ayres On The Air Pam Ayres presents sketches, poetry and anecdotes. With Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. Our Guide
	Brian Gulliver's Travels Brian Gulliver, a travel documentary presenter, has been missing for six years. He's now in mental hospital because of his bizarre adventures. Our Guide
	Comedy On The Boat Stand-up comedy show performed on The Tattershall Castle, a paddle steamer on the Thames. Our Guide
	I've Never Seen Star Wars Radio series in which Marcus Brigstocke cajoles guests into doing some very everyday things for the first time. Our Guide
	Isy Suttie's Love Letters Radio 4 series in which Isy Suttie recounts a series of love stories. Our Guide
	Let's Get Quizzical Russell Davies presents a historical trawl through radio quiz and panel games.
	MacAulay And Co Each August, Fred MacAulay's daily magazine show on Radio Scotland broadcasts from the Edinburgh Fringe, with interviews & stand-up. Our Guide
	Meet David Sedaris Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris. Our Guide
	Newsjack Satirical sketch show hosted by Justin Edwards. The programme has an 'open door' policy allowing anyone to submit material. Our Guide
	Radio Wales Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase, The Elis James comperes a specially recorded gig showcasing some of the acts appearing at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Our Guide
	Robin Ince: Bleeding Heart Liberal The world's most bookish comedian, and very angry man in a cardigan, shares his insights into Britain.
	Sarah Millican's Support Group Radio comedy in which Sarah Millican plays a life counsellor and modern day agony aunt. She dishes out advice to the studio audience. Our Guide
	Take It From June - June Whitfield June Whitfield talks to radio drama director Enyd Williams about her long career in radio, spanning over 60 years. Our Guide
	Vive La Revolution - Mark Steel Mark Steel presents a comic take on the history of the French Revolution. Our Guide
	When The Dog Dies Radio sitcom starring Ronnie Corbett as a grandad happily growing old with his dog Henry. Our Guide