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Radio schedule Friday 31st July 2020

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 3

Short entertainments based on Frayn's acclaimed book of comic dialogues and monologues. Including a controlling theatre director, who thinks he can direct anything, and two people talk to each other on their mobiles, yards apart.

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 4 - Johannesburg

When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

A Rotten System: Chaos erupts when Number 2 and Mildred overhear a doctor mention Number 1's complaint.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 1, Episode 3 - Crime & Punishment

A boy vandalises the school piano and Mrs. Rudd demands corporal punishment, but Mr. Brown discovers the boy is a battered child. Should he be spared a further beating?

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

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gyles Brandreth

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30am
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romantic Friction

Episode 1: With her deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man.

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

Relativity

Series 3, Episode 3

Ian takes Chloe and baby Don away, hoping a relaxing weekend at a spa hotel will help. Meanwhile, Holly is arrested at Extinction Rebellion, while 16 year old brother Nick is struggling to keep her whereabouts secret from their parents.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

A Rotten System: Chaos erupts when Number 2 and Mildred overhear a doctor mention Number 1's complaint.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 1, Episode 3 - Crime & Punishment

A boy vandalises the school piano and Mrs. Rudd demands corporal punishment, but Mr. Brown discovers the boy is a battered child. Should he be spared a further beating?

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

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gyles Brandreth

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romantic Friction

Episode 1: With her deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man.

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 3

Short entertainments based on Frayn's acclaimed book of comic dialogues and monologues. Including a controlling theatre director, who thinks he can direct anything, and two people talk to each other on their mobiles, yards apart.

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 4 - Johannesburg

When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Jo Brand

Summer Comedy Festival

Episode 2 - Jo Brand

Jo Brand settles on a poetic theme for her gathering, with the talents of poet, musician and performer John Hegley, spoken word artist Hollie McNish, poet and playwright Nafeesa Hamid and comedian Lewis MacLeod.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

A Rotten System: Chaos erupts when Number 2 and Mildred overhear a doctor mention Number 1's complaint.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
King Street Junior. Copyright: BBC

King Street Junior

Series 1, Episode 3 - Crime & Punishment

A boy vandalises the school piano and Mrs. Rudd demands corporal punishment, but Mr. Brown discovers the boy is a battered child. Should he be spared a further beating?

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 4 - Johannesburg

When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?

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

Mitch Benn Specials

Episode 3 - Mitch Benn Has Left The Building

Musical satirist Mitch Benn explores the work of various music stars. The phenomenon that is 'Elvis' - is he rock 'n' roll's greatest triumph, or its most tragic waste?

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 4 - Adventurers

More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and the Rebecca Rioters are put to the Totaliser. With guest Clint Edwards.

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

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 3 - Gyles Brandreth

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Alan Carr, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30am
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romantic Friction

Episode 1: With her deadline looming, lovelorn romance writer Anna has met a real-live man.

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

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 3

Short entertainments based on Frayn's acclaimed book of comic dialogues and monologues. Including a controlling theatre director, who thinks he can direct anything, and two people talk to each other on their mobiles, yards apart.

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 4 - Johannesburg

When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?

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