Radio

Radio schedule Tuesday 27th August 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Living With The Enemy

Episode 6: A night out celebrating turns into a disaster for everyone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Austentatious. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Gittins, Cariad Lloyd, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Austentatious

Austentatious

Episode 1

The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

A laughing tax inspector - and a right royal surprise.

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

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Country Girls, Episode 7

Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled from the convent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

A laughing tax inspector - and a right royal surprise.

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

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 3

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30pm
(repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Episode 5 - Night Exercises

As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.

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

Living With The Enemy

Episode 6: A night out celebrating turns into a disaster for everyone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
Austentatious. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Gittins, Cariad Lloyd, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Austentatious

Austentatious

Episode 1

The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 1, Episode 1

This week's show starts with a question about the city in which Paul recently got engaged, and takes you through the worlds of exploration, immigration and politics, ending with a quick quiz on facts about current MPs you may not be aware of. He also takes on the audience, as he challenges them to ask him questions for a change.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
6:30pm
(repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Anthony Bygraves: Anthony Bygraves talks to Sally Magnusson about his father - singer and comedian Max Bygraves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

A laughing tax inspector - and a right royal surprise.

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

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 3

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

Radio 4
7:45pm
(repeat)
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Country Girls, Episode 7

Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled from the convent.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Austentatious. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Gittins, Cariad Lloyd, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Austentatious

Austentatious

Episode 1

The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 3 - Running On Empty

It is all go in the Wrigglesworth household as Tom's mum and gran help his dad train for the Sheffield marathon. Meanwhile, Tom is asked on a stag weekend going 'coasteering'.

Radio 4
11pm
30 min
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 2, Episode 3 - Parbold's Got Talent

When Phil discovers his dad Goodison is not dead but living in his loft, Goodison takes Phil on a much-needed holiday. But are Goodison's motives as honest as they seem?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 2, Episode 3 - I Want You

Ben is heading for a compromising situation with a scantily-clad fellow patient. Is his life turning into a farce? Why is he in a strangely familiar hotel in 1970s Torquay and just what really happened with Andrea and the extra virgin olive oil?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Alexander Armstrong

Weak At The Top

Series 2, Episode 2 - Booty

John Weak reveals the feminist metatext of a chocolate bar ad that features a bikini-clad model with lips that could suck the hair shirt off a Benedictine monk at 50 yards.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30am
(repeat)
Dad Made Me Laugh. Copyright: BBC

Dad Made Me Laugh

Anthony Bygraves: Anthony Bygraves talks to Sally Magnusson about his father - singer and comedian Max Bygraves.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30am
(repeat)
The Sit Crom. Copyright: BBC

The Sit Crom

Episode 5 - Night Exercises

As the sovereign visits, confusion reigns in Lady Anne's bedchamber.

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

Living With The Enemy

Episode 6: A night out celebrating turns into a disaster for everyone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
Austentatious. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Gittins, Cariad Lloyd, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Austentatious

Austentatious

Episode 1

The world premiere of an incredible 'lost' Jane Austen novel, full of wit, flirtation and dastardly behaviour, and cooked up completely on the spot by the UK's finest improv troupe. All the cast know is that they will perform a story in the style of Jane Austen, based on a title suggested by the studio audience. Be prepared for anything from "Strictly Come Darcy" to "Mansfield Shark".

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