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
Paul Sinha's History Revision
Series 3, Episode 1
Paul looks at the sheer volume of history that has been created since Series 2, including Brexit, every celebrity in the world seeming to pass away, and the election of Donald Trump. He also looks at the contributions to American culture of immigrants, including iconic clothing, iconic entertainment, and iconic icons.
Marriage Lines
Episode 9, The Convention: Kate is concerned when George heads to Birmingham with his colleagues.
Play It Cool
Episode 4: What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain, and other world affairs.
Marriage Lines
Episode 9, The Convention: Kate is concerned when George heads to Birmingham with his colleagues.
Play It Cool
Episode 4: What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain, and other world affairs.
Paul Sinha's History Revision
Series 3, Episode 1
Paul looks at the sheer volume of history that has been created since Series 2, including Brexit, every celebrity in the world seeming to pass away, and the election of Donald Trump. He also looks at the contributions to American culture of immigrants, including iconic clothing, iconic entertainment, and iconic icons.
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters
Episode 4
Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness and the witches set to work.
Marriage Lines
Episode 9, The Convention: Kate is concerned when George heads to Birmingham with his colleagues.
Play It Cool
Episode 4: What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain, and other world affairs.
Paul Sinha's History Revision
Series 3, Episode 1
Paul looks at the sheer volume of history that has been created since Series 2, including Brexit, every celebrity in the world seeming to pass away, and the election of Donald Trump. He also looks at the contributions to American culture of immigrants, including iconic clothing, iconic entertainment, and iconic icons.
The Harpoon
Episode 2.2: Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters
Episode 4
Lancre's new ruler teeters on the edge of madness and the witches set to work.
Paul Sinha's History Revision
Series 3, Episode 1
Paul looks at the sheer volume of history that has been created since Series 2, including Brexit, every celebrity in the world seeming to pass away, and the election of Donald Trump. He also looks at the contributions to American culture of immigrants, including iconic clothing, iconic entertainment, and iconic icons.
Original programming
According to our database BBC Radio 4 Extra has premiered 34 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.