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Radio schedule Tuesday 11th 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 3

Featuring bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(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
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 23 - The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal

A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, unaccompanied by the show's striking musicians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Romance: Showbusiness survivor J Kingston Platt shares a touching tale of romance from his glory days.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
Daliso Chaponda

Summer Comedy Festival

Episode 3 - Daliso Chaponda

Daliso Chaponda presents a summer festival on the theme of protest. Black Lives Matter, Me Too, climate change, cancel culture and social mobility are all explored by Daliso and his passionate guests. Joining him are Athena Kugblenu, Scott Bennett, Russell Kane and Kate Lucas.

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

Pankhiraj

Episode 2 - The Honeymoon Is Over

Sripurna's ex-husband Nishith has been having secret meetings with Malati, and Dida turns up unexpectedly in Manchester.

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 23 - The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal

A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, unaccompanied by the show's striking musicians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Romance: Showbusiness survivor J Kingston Platt shares a touching tale of romance from his glory days.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.3: Biographical quiz show chaired by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Carmen Callil, Victoria Glendinning and Fred Housego.

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

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 3 - John's Jaunts

When John Hector is thrown off a tour of Breck Howe he decides to set up his own guided tours in opposition to the council run ones. A decision which tests Clare's loyalties to the limit.

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

Pankhiraj

Episode 2 - The Honeymoon Is Over

Sripurna's ex-husband Nishith has been having secret meetings with Malati, and Dida turns up unexpectedly in Manchester.

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 3

Featuring bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(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.

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

Meet David Sedaris

Series 6, Episode 5

David presents his essay A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately and reads some recent diary extracts.

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 23 - The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal

A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, unaccompanied by the show's striking musicians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Romance: Showbusiness survivor J Kingston Platt shares a touching tale of romance from his glory days.

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

The Shuttleworths

Radio Shuttleworth 2, Episode 2

John is hoping that Richard Whiteley will host a special Shuttleworth edition of Countdown with wife Mary acting as Carol Vorderman - but only after he has helped with the washing up.

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 6 - When the Monkeys met the Chimps

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Jane Goodall, Bill Bailey and Cat Hobaiter to discover what studying chimps has told us not only about our primate cousins but also about ourselves.

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 2

Josie explores the history of collecting things and discovers the Enlightenment. She tries to defy her arty past by becoming more scientific and takes controversial anatomist and Bodyworks impressario Professor Gunther von Hagens to task for being a 'demon with ready access to plasticine'.

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 2

The power of static electricity is harnessed, our internal bacteria examined and how to chill cans of beer without a fridge.

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 2 - Chuckles

Satan finally settles on a new assistant: Chuckles - the evilest dolphin in the world.

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

Who Goes There

Episode 2.3: Biographical quiz show chaired by Martin Young, with panellists Francis Wheen, Carmen Callil, Victoria Glendinning and Fred Housego.

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

Pankhiraj

Episode 2 - The Honeymoon Is Over

Sripurna's ex-husband Nishith has been having secret meetings with Malati, and Dida turns up unexpectedly in Manchester.

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 3

Featuring bad coppers, a frustrated one-hit wonder, and the return of Patsy Straightwoman in an exciting new format.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(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.

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