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Radio schedule Tuesday 4th August 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Episode 2

John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 3

David presents Suitable for Framing, a story about the significance of art in David's childhood family home, and extracts from his book Theft by Finding, a compilation of diary entries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 22 - The Choking Horror

Hair-raising events for Neddie Seagoon when London's monuments are sabotaged.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
Robert Lindsay. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 2, Episode 8 - Under Observation

Long single dad Bryan has a scare when his baby is taken to hospital for tests.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
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
9:30am
(repeat)
Pankhiraj. Copyright: BBC

Pankhiraj

Episode 1 - The Wedding

Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
A countryside scene of sheep in fields. Copyright: BBC

Bloody Eisteddfod

Episode 2

The week gets off to a difficult start for Inspector Daf Dafis with serious crimes, family complications and the little matter of sorting out a camp site.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 22 - The Choking Horror

Hair-raising events for Neddie Seagoon when London's monuments are sabotaged.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
Robert Lindsay. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 2, Episode 8 - Under Observation

Long single dad Bryan has a scare when his baby is taken to hospital for tests.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.2: Biographical quiz show hosted by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Claire Rayner, Fred Housego and Roy Hattersley.

Radio 4
2:15pm
(repeat)
Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ps And Qs

John Hector has a new campaign to halt the decline of good manners in Breck Howe. But his idea of naming and shaming those who fall below his standards meets with opposition, and John's own manners are called into question.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30pm
(repeat)
Pankhiraj. Copyright: BBC

Pankhiraj

Episode 1 - The Wedding

Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.

Radio 4
3:30pm
(repeat)
James Veitch's Contractual Obligation. James Veitch. Copyright: BBC

James Veitch's Contractual Obligation

Series 3, Episode 3 - Animal Crossing

The comedian explores the appeal of computer game Animal Crossing, which has been the breakout hit of lockdown.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Episode 2

John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 3

David presents Suitable for Framing, a story about the significance of art in David's childhood family home, and extracts from his book Theft by Finding, a compilation of diary entries.

Radio 4
6:30pm
(repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 4

Selected Sections From a 'Style' Essay, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?, and A Modest Proposal, David's take on the subject of same-sex marriage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 22 - The Choking Horror

Hair-raising events for Neddie Seagoon when London's monuments are sabotaged.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
Robert Lindsay. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Series 2, Episode 8 - Under Observation

Long single dad Bryan has a scare when his baby is taken to hospital for tests.

Radio 4
7:45pm
(repeat)
A countryside scene of sheep in fields. Copyright: BBC

Bloody Eisteddfod

Episode 2

The week gets off to a difficult start for Inspector Daf Dafis with serious crimes, family complications and the little matter of sorting out a camp site.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 3

David presents Suitable for Framing, a story about the significance of art in David's childhood family home, and extracts from his book Theft by Finding, a compilation of diary entries.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Radio Shuttleworth 2, Episode 1

The Sheffield singer tries to sell his son's bed to Barbara Dickson, Bill Bailey attempts to 'Impress an Impresario' and there's a phone call from Hattie Hayridge.

Radio 4
11pm
(repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 5 - The Sun

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Tim Minchin, solar scientist Lucie Green and biologist Steve Jones to look at the dazzling impact the Sun has on life on Earth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders. Josie Long. Copyright: BBC

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 1

Josie uses the book Astronomy for Dummies to try and unravel the greater mysteries of the cosmos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:15pm
(repeat)
Domestic Science. Image shows from L to R: Steve Mould, Matt Parker, Helen Arney

Domestic Science

Series 1, Episode 1

The trio explore the Shepard tone, the radioactivity of bananas and the conductivity of bones.

Radio 4
11:30pm
(repeat)
Shôn Dale-Jones

Your Call

A comedy about a father and daughter supporting each other during the Covid-19 lockdown.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 2, Episode 1 - Assistant

With Gary gone, Satan now needs to look for a new assistant. One demon called Scumspawn seems very keen to get the job, but the Devil has other ideas.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.2: Biographical quiz show hosted by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Claire Rayner, Fred Housego and Roy Hattersley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30am
(repeat)
Pankhiraj. Copyright: BBC

Pankhiraj

Episode 1 - The Wedding

Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 6, Episode 2

John makes a decision on behalf of the nation, delivers an unusual rhythm and has a bright idea about money.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 3

David presents Suitable for Framing, a story about the significance of art in David's childhood family home, and extracts from his book Theft by Finding, a compilation of diary entries.

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