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Radio schedule Tuesday 3rd September 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Supporting Role

A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie and her team. All thanks to some hypersensitive theatrical characters...

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
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
8am
(repeat)
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Episode 2.3: A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone.

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

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
45 min version
(repeat)
Zoe Lyons

The News Quiz

Series 100, Episode 1

The satirical panel game marks its 100th series. Zoe Lyons guest hosts the first episode, and is joined by Geoff Norcott, Katy Brand, Helen Lewis and Andy Hamilton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:45am
(repeat)
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 1, Episode 1 - Inspection

Escape rates have gotten out of control and so the government has decided to send two inspectors to look things over. Will Harry and his team survive their strenuous checks?

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 11, Episode 2

Tony Bishop's plan to launch The Men's Equality Party have foundered with his fellow drinkers' refusal to pay their subscriptions. But a new plan to enter and win Masterchef: The Professionals seems a sure-fire to get the attention of Chrissie his estranged wife, until Martha points out his fatal strategic flaw; he's not a professional chef.

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

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Episode 2.3: A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone.

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

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 4

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4pm
(repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 3

Team captains Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson are joined by Jared Christmas, Mark Watson and Eddie Large.

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

The Sit Crom

Episode 6 - The Wasps' Nest

The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Supporting Role

A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie and her team. All thanks to some hypersensitive theatrical characters...

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
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.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 1, Episode 2

This week's show starts with a question about the connection between an Emmy-winning actor and an electro-pop pioneer, before moving through the world of sport in search of barely-believable but true facts, including one of Britain's greatest-ever cyclists and the unusual circumstances around the 1904 Olympic Marathon.

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

Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead

Episode 2.3: A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone.

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

Beyond Our Ken

Series 3, Episode 4

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

Radio 4
7:45pm
(repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 11, Episode 2

Tony Bishop's plan to launch The Men's Equality Party have foundered with his fellow drinkers' refusal to pay their subscriptions. But a new plan to enter and win Masterchef: The Professionals seems a sure-fire to get the attention of Chrissie his estranged wife, until Martha points out his fatal strategic flaw; he's not a professional chef.

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

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Separatists

After several sleepless nights caused by the ceaselessly blinking lights from the new zebra crossing outside their house, Tom's mum and dad decide that it is time for revolution.

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 4 - Rugrat

Phil is tasked by the mayor of Parbold to find out if her husband is having an affair, leading Phil, Johnny and Polly across town to investigate Parbold's seedy underbelly.

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

Vent

Series 2, Episode 4 - Wednesday Morning 3am

Wednesday Morning at 3am. As Ben lies in bed in ITU in the small hours, his thoughts start to wander, as do everyone else's.

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

Weak At The Top

Series 2, Episode 3 - Values

Marketing maestro John Weak tries to solve the meeting room crisis with some challenging seduction...

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4am
(repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 2, Episode 3

Team captains Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson are joined by Jared Christmas, Mark Watson and Eddie Large.

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

The Sit Crom

Episode 6 - The Wasps' Nest

The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
Prunella Scales

Smelling Of Roses

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Supporting Role

A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie and her team. All thanks to some hypersensitive theatrical characters...

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
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.

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