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Radio schedule Friday 17th July 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gdansk

When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3.20: Mr Blythe cracks down on expenses, so Maggie decides to shoot an ad on location.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Sitcom about a couple whose relationship is the second major one in the life of each, and their battles with exes and children.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 1 - John Sergeant

Former BBC and ITN Chief Political Correspondent John Sergeant is at the helm for the first edition of this new comedy panel game show where all the questions are based on the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Alan Carr.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30am
(repeat)
King Of Bath. Richard 'Beau' Nash (David Bamber). Copyright: BBC

King Of Bath

Episode 5 - Blessed Are We

Sitcom starring David Bamber as 18th Century dandy, Richard 'Beau' Nash.

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 3, Episode 1

Ian and Chloe are new parents to their much loved but incessantly crying baby, Don. Meanwhile sister Jane has had enough of husband Pete, while Ken and Margaret are simply trying to turn the television on.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3.20: Mr Blythe cracks down on expenses, so Maggie decides to shoot an ad on location.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Sitcom about a couple whose relationship is the second major one in the life of each, and their battles with exes and children.

BBC Radio Scotland
1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 16, Episode 4

Des Clarke takes a satirical sledgehammer to the week's headlines with guests Darren Harriott, Jo Caulfield, Bruce Devlin and Karen Bartke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2pm
(repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 1 - John Sergeant

Former BBC and ITN Chief Political Correspondent John Sergeant is at the helm for the first edition of this new comedy panel game show where all the questions are based on the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Alan Carr.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30pm
(repeat)
King Of Bath. Richard 'Beau' Nash (David Bamber). Copyright: BBC

King Of Bath

Episode 5 - Blessed Are We

Sitcom starring David Bamber as 18th Century dandy, Richard 'Beau' Nash.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gdansk

When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 20, Episode 6

If you've ever wondered what Michael Gove's real job was, this episode reveals all. Plus the government's Covid rules are clarified at last, and Laura Kuenssberg and the BBC's North America correspondent battle it out to establish who in the world has said the stupidest thing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Episode 3.20: Mr Blythe cracks down on expenses, so Maggie decides to shoot an ad on location.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
Second Thoughts. Copyright: BBC

Second Thoughts

Sitcom about a couple whose relationship is the second major one in the life of each, and their battles with exes and children.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gdansk

When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tell Them About The Dream, Martin

Young Stephen looks for a hero that he can tell his class about.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
Mitch Benn Specials. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

Mitch Benn Specials

Episode 1 - The Freewheelin' Mitch Benn

Mitch looks at how Bob Dylan changed what it is to be a songwriter, changed what it is to be a rock star and, more than anyone, changed what it is to be a singer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 2 - Religion

More historical heroism - as Saint David, Saint Patrick and Gerald of Wales are put to the Totaliser Test. With guest Henry Widdicombe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2am
(repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 1 - John Sergeant

Former BBC and ITN Chief Political Correspondent John Sergeant is at the helm for the first edition of this new comedy panel game show where all the questions are based on the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Alan Carr.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30am
(repeat)
King Of Bath. Richard 'Beau' Nash (David Bamber). Copyright: BBC

King Of Bath

Episode 5 - Blessed Are We

Sitcom starring David Bamber as 18th Century dandy, Richard 'Beau' Nash.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 1

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as stone effigies in a cathedral talking to each other like an old married couple.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gdansk

When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.

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