BBC Radio, Comedy schedule Monday 22 October 2012

Monday 22 October 2012

  1. Early

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    1. 02:00

      Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase Series 2, Alex Horne

      6/8 Author Christopher Brookmyre is joined by comedy innovator Alex Horne.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    2. 01:32 GMT

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      The Why Factor Why do we laugh?

      What is it that actually triggers our laughter, do all of us find the same things funny?

      BBC World Service
    3. 03:00

      Thirty Minutes Worth Episode 4

      4/4 Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
  2. Morning

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    1. 07:00

      Safety Catch Series 1, Show Me You Care

      1/4 Guilt-ridden arms dealer Simon McGrath cares about the world and his needy girlfriend.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    2. 07:30

      The Museum of Curiosity Series 5, Ker, Stephenson Connolly, Geim

      3/6 John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Humphrey Ker, Pamela Stephenson Connolly and Andre Geim.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    3. 08:00

      Beyond Our Ken 05/01/1964

      Kenneth Horne goes wine tasting, and a savage sea monster attacks the Isle of Wight.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    4. 08:30

      Steptoe and Son Series 3, Without Prejudice

      5/8 Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV. From April 1971.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    5. 09:00

      Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! Series 5, Keep Fit

      3/6 Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve?

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    6. 09:30

      Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue Series 2, Episode 3

      3/6 The sofa hosts invite a stressed bomb disposal expert to "hug his fear".

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    7. 10:30

      MacAulay and Co 22/10/2012

      The Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe and Richard Ingrams catch up with Fred.

      BBC Radio Scotland
    8. 11:30

      Ayres on the Air Series 4, Summer

      2/4 Pam Ayres looks at subjects like keeping cool and finding the perfect swimsuit.

      BBC Radio 4
    9. 10:32 GMT

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      The Why Factor Why do we laugh?

      What is it that actually triggers our laughter, do all of us find the same things funny?

      BBC World Service
  3. Afternoon

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    1. 12:00

      Beyond Our Ken 05/01/1964

      Kenneth Horne goes wine tasting, and a savage sea monster attacks the Isle of Wight.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    2. 12:30

      Steptoe and Son Series 3, Without Prejudice

      5/8 Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV. From April 1971.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    3. 14:45

      Alan Bennett - The Clothes They Stood Up In Episode 3

      3/7 Mrs Ransome compares the burglary aftermath to dealing with a death.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    4. 16:00

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      Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus!

      Henning Wehn explores the story of one of Monty Python's most bizarre adventures. (R)

      BBC Radio 4
    5. 17:00

      To the Manor Born The Honours List

      9/10 With news of a New Year's Honour for a villager, Audrey's nice to Devere. From March 1997.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    6. 17:30

      Safety Catch Series 1, Show Me You Care

      1/4 Guilt-ridden arms dealer Simon McGrath cares about the world and his needy girlfriend.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
  4. Evening

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    1. 18:30

      The Museum of Curiosity Series 5, Roberts, Cottrell Boyce, Nyman

      4/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker with Frank Cottrell Boyce, Andy Nyman and Dr Alice Roberts.

      BBC Radio 4
    2. 19:00

      Beyond Our Ken 05/01/1964

      Kenneth Horne goes wine tasting, and a savage sea monster attacks the Isle of Wight.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    3. 19:30

      Steptoe and Son Series 3, Without Prejudice

      5/8 Harold persuades Albert to move out to suburbia. Adapted from TV. From April 1971.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    4. 22:00

      The Museum of Curiosity Series 5, Ker, Stephenson Connolly, Geim

      3/6 John Lloyd and Jimmy Carr with Humphrey Ker, Pamela Stephenson Connolly and Andre Geim.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    5. 22:30

      Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! Series 5, Keep Fit

      3/6 Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve?

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    6. 23:00

      Fresh from the Fringe

      Jason Cook hosts a showcase of the best new acts from the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe.

      BBC Radio 4
    7. 23:00

      News Quiz Extra Series 5, 22/10/2012

      7/9 An extended edition of the News Quiz, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    8. 23:45

      Creme De la Crime Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea

      1/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skullduggery.

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    1. 02:00

      Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! Series 5, Keep Fit

      3/6 Arthur's keen on taking up a free trial gym membership, but will his doctor approve?

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
    2. 02:30

      Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue Series 2, Episode 3

      3/6 The sofa hosts invite a stressed bomb disposal expert to "hug his fear".

      BBC Radio 4 Extra
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