BBC Radio 4 Extra
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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.
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On BBC Radio 4 Extra today
Hazelbeach
Series 1, Episode 1
Sitcom by Caroline and David Stafford based around the character of Ronnie Hazelbeach, a mysterious but loveable crook.
Mr Muzak
Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun
Richie Webb stars as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
The Motion Show
Series 1, Episode 2
Comic debating show, hosted first by Dr Phil Hammond/ and later by Graeme Garden.
After Henry
Series 1, Episode 5
Culture and generation-clash comedy in whcih middle-aged widow Sarah lives with her elderly, difficult mother Eleanor, and daughter Clare.
The Motion Show
Series 1, Episode 2
Comic debating show, hosted first by Dr Phil Hammond/ and later by Graeme Garden.
After Henry
Series 1, Episode 5
Culture and generation-clash comedy in whcih middle-aged widow Sarah lives with her elderly, difficult mother Eleanor, and daughter Clare.
Hazelbeach
Series 1, Episode 1
Sitcom by Caroline and David Stafford based around the character of Ronnie Hazelbeach, a mysterious but loveable crook.
Mr Muzak
Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun
Richie Webb stars as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!
Episode 5
The dragon makes its presence felt. Vimes finally finds his man. But can he hold onto him?
Mr Muzak
Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun
Richie Webb stars as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music
Episode 3, Excess: The Now Show stalwart investigates trappings of the rock and pop lifestyle.
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 1, Episode 3 - Children
Ava Vidal, Howard Read, Andy Wilkinson and Lucy Porter offer a guide to raising children.
World Of Pub
Episode 1: Dodgy Phil revamps an East End boozer with some animatronic dinosaurs and Edith Piaf.
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!
Episode 5
The dragon makes its presence felt. Vimes finally finds his man. But can he hold onto him?
The Motion Show
Series 1, Episode 2
Comic debating show, hosted first by Dr Phil Hammond/ and later by Graeme Garden.
After Henry
Series 1, Episode 5
Culture and generation-clash comedy in whcih middle-aged widow Sarah lives with her elderly, difficult mother Eleanor, and daughter Clare.
Hazelbeach
Series 1, Episode 1
Sitcom by Caroline and David Stafford based around the character of Ronnie Hazelbeach, a mysterious but loveable crook.
Mr Muzak
Episode 1 - We've Only Just Begun
Richie Webb stars as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
Original programming
According to our database BBC Radio 4 Extra has premiered 35 original British comedy programmes.
Current formats
Recent news
BBC New Comedy Award 2017 open for entries
Thursday 6th April
The BBC New Comedy Award, the Radio 4 stand-up competition, is now open for 2017 entries.
Radio 4 Extra to interview comedy producers
Friday 16th December 2016
Radio 4 Extra is making The Real Comedy Controllers, a series in which some of Britain's most prolific comedy producers are interviewed.
Angela Barnes to take over Newsjack
Monday 12th December 2016
Angela Barnes has been announced as the new host of Radio 4 Extra sketch show Newsjack.
Jethro Bradley wins BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016
Sunday 14th August 2016
Stand-up comedian Jethro Bradley has won the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016.