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Radio schedule Wednesday 9th January 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
Second Holmes

Second Holmes

Episode 2, The Case of the Maltese Pearls: The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Copyright: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 2

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30am
(repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 2 - The French Connection

The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins start by hurling insults - but end up throwing French onions.

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Michael Hobbs

Cracking Up

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Broken Legacy

The Broken Legacy. Psychotherapist divorcee Spencer Pandy attempts to reassert his presence in the family home by gifting son Dylan with his legacy, an ancient piece of stinking musical furniture made from the foul-smelling timber of the Gingki Biloba tree. Against her better judgement (and the advice of boyfriend Owen), ex-wife Tina agrees to a weekend break in Iceland with Spencer, Dylan and daughter Tilly. A volcanic eruption and fractured tibia ensue.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

Radio 4
12:04pm
14 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 8

Adrian receives some shocking news. As pressure mounts on him to finish his book, Pauline takes matters into her own hands.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Copyright: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 2

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4pm
(repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30pm
(repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 2 - The French Connection

The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins start by hurling insults - but end up throwing French onions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
Second Holmes

Second Holmes

Episode 2, The Case of the Maltese Pearls: The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ageing

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
Beyond Our Ken. Copyright: BBC

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 2

Long-running, hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 3, Episode 2 - Being A Woman

Marcus Brigstocke has decided to cross the Gender Gap and become a woman. Expect a clear-eyed assessment of sexism and a doubling of the bathroom candle budget.

Radio 4
10:45pm
(repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 8

Adrian receives some shocking news. As pressure mounts on him to finish his book, Pauline takes matters into her own hands.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair. Jenny Eclair. Copyright: BBC

Little Lifetimes By Jenny Eclair

Series 5, Episode 1 - A Long Weekend

Cathy and Allan leave Yorkshire to pay a visit to their son and his wife in London, but nothing is as Cathy would like. She can't visit her other son as he lives in Hong Kong and she can only fly short haul.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
The Ape That Got Lucky. Image shows from L to R: Professor Austin Herring (Geoffrey McGivern), Chris Addison, Dan Tetsell, Jo Enright. Copyright: BBC

The Ape That Got Lucky

Episode 4 - Man or Monkey?

In his final show, Chris Addison produces his concluding arguments for his view that humans evolved through sheer luck and as his audience whether they consider themselves to be humans or monkeys.

Radio 4
11:15pm
(repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

2018 Specials, Episode 2 - The Sixth In Line To Be King And I

A Rodgers and Hammerstein-inspired celebration of all things Meghan Markle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Episode 2.3. Stand-up at London's Comedy Store with host Simon Bligh, Ian Stone, Ronnie Golden and Jo Caulfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4am
(repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 6

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Bridget Christie and Adil Ray, poet Michael Rosen and children's author Laura Dockrill.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30am
(repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 2 - The French Connection

The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins start by hurling insults - but end up throwing French onions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
Second Holmes

Second Holmes

Episode 2, The Case of the Maltese Pearls: The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You. Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You

Series 2, Episode 1 - Domestic Bliss

In part a tribute to Angela's beloved late father - a larger-than-life, gregarious character he was a sex shop manager, naturist, and a big fan of caravans and pranks - Angela celebrates his carpe diem approach to life, and his motto: You Can't Take It With You.

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