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Radio schedule Wednesday 19th August 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
Mum's On The Run. Jen (Ronni Ancona). Copyright: BBC

Mum's On The Run

Episode 6

Jen has at last secured a semi-date with Mr Rigby but then realises that it's bonfire night and she's promised the kids fireworks in the garden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedian returns with the second series of his guide to fascinating facts, recorded virtually with an audience of 200 people watching from their homes. In the first episode, Paul focuses on writers, from the famous writer who also played for Portsmouth FC, to the famous writer who refused to referee a racist boxing match, and the playwright who made Robson and Jerome stars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 11 - Hancock's Car

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Box of Chocolates

When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30am
(repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 6 - Neighbours

Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
Mark Bonnar

For The Love Of Leo

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Long-Lost Friend

The truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley that fateful day comes to light, and three people from her past emerge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 11 - Hancock's Car

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Box of Chocolates

When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30pm
(repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 6 - Neighbours

Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
Mum's On The Run. Jen (Ronni Ancona). Copyright: BBC

Mum's On The Run

Episode 6

Jen has at last secured a semi-date with Mr Rigby but then realises that it's bonfire night and she's promised the kids fireworks in the garden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedian returns with the second series of his guide to fascinating facts, recorded virtually with an audience of 200 people watching from their homes. In the first episode, Paul focuses on writers, from the famous writer who also played for Portsmouth FC, to the famous writer who refused to referee a racist boxing match, and the playwright who made Robson and Jerome stars.

Radio 4
6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 2

The comedian focuses on the world outside the UK, from relatively close countries such as France, to further afield - like Mercury. He tells the story of the most popular Brazilian who ever lived - and why he relied on those not living for his popularity - and the world's greatest Belgian. He also manages to sneak a reference to his favourite football team in to the show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 11 - Hancock's Car

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
After Henry. Image shows from L to R: Sarah France (Prunella Scales), Clare (Geraldine Cowper), Eleanor (Joan Sanderson). Copyright: BBC

After Henry

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Box of Chocolates

When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedian returns with the second series of his guide to fascinating facts, recorded virtually with an audience of 200 people watching from their homes. In the first episode, Paul focuses on writers, from the famous writer who also played for Portsmouth FC, to the famous writer who refused to referee a racist boxing match, and the playwright who made Robson and Jerome stars.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 3

Alex Horne and his five-piece band explore the theme of love, including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor. Guest starring Charlie Baker, who deconstructs a classic love song.

Radio 4
11pm
Woof - Chris Neill. Chris Neill. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Woof - Chris Neill

Woof - Honest Mistakes From Home And Abroad, Episode 1 - What Will You Be When You Grow Up?

After a telephone conversation with his doctor, Chris tackles the trials of ageing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
Rubbish

Rubbish

Series 1, Episode 3 - Excited

Episode 3, Excited: Martin's new neighbours persuade him to take control of his life, a decision which leads to him scaling the fire station's climbing tower naked.

Radio 4
11:15pm
(repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 5, Episode 3

Bafta-winning actor Jane Horrocks is on the pull-out mattress beside Peter and Patrick as they discuss sexy songs, caravanning, and David Bowie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30am
(repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me. Robert Wilson (John Gordon Sinclair). Copyright: BBC

An Actor's Life For Me

Series 3, Episode 6 - Neighbours

Robert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
Mum's On The Run. Jen (Ronni Ancona). Copyright: BBC

Mum's On The Run

Episode 6

Jen has at last secured a semi-date with Mr Rigby but then realises that it's bonfire night and she's promised the kids fireworks in the garden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 1

The comedian returns with the second series of his guide to fascinating facts, recorded virtually with an audience of 200 people watching from their homes. In the first episode, Paul focuses on writers, from the famous writer who also played for Portsmouth FC, to the famous writer who refused to referee a racist boxing match, and the playwright who made Robson and Jerome stars.

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