BBC Radio, Comedy schedule Wednesday 26 December 2012
Wednesday 26 December 2012
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Early
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02:00 – 02:45
News Quiz Extra Series 6, Episode 1
1/8 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
02:45 – 03:00
All the World's a Globe Episode 1
1/8 The National Theatre of Brent tells the chaotic story of life on Earth. From May 1990.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
04:00 – 04:15
John Mortimer - Not So Tiny Tim: God Bless Us Everyone
Sir Timothy Cratchit's selfish Christmas in Africa is rudely interrupted.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
04:15 – 05:00
NF Simpson - Cue! Eric Sykes: A Resounding Tinkle
By Eric Sykes' favourite writer, a slice of not-so-everyday suburbia. Stars Deryck Guyler.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
05:00 – 05:30
Ken Dodd's Christmas Cracker
The King of Comedy hosts half an hour of festive frolics. From December 1987.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
05:30 – 06:00
Second Thoughts The Fight Before Christmas
Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Morning
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07:00 – 07:30
One Foot in the Grave The Beast in the Cage
4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV. From February 1995.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
07:30 – 08:00
Mark Steel's in Town Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits Ottery St Mary in Devon to discuss Coleridge's childhood.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
08:00 – 08:30
Cue! Eric Sykes: The Goon Show - The Sinking of Westminster Pier
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
08:30 – 09:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again Series 4, Episode 7
7/14 Making movie news: 'The Lone Hydrangea' and 'The Sound of Monks'.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
09:00 – 09:30
Winston Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee
5/6 The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. From May 1989.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
10:31 – 11:59
MacAulay and Co 26/12/2012
Kettle on, feet up and enjoy the very best of the last 12 months with Fred.
BBC Radio Scotland
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Afternoon
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12:00 – 12:30
Cue! Eric Sykes: The Goon Show - The Sinking of Westminster Pier
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
12:30 – 13:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again Series 4, Episode 7
7/14 Making movie news: 'The Lone Hydrangea' and 'The Sound of Monks'.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
14:00 – 16:00
French and Saunders With Olympian Tina Cooke, and Helena Bonham Carter and her mum
Comedians Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders entertain with music, famous guests and gossip
BBC Radio 2 -
17:00 – 17:30
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves Bartholomew, Blackmail and Barefaced Lies
3/6 Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue. PG Wodehouse's romp.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
17:30 – 18:00
One Foot in the Grave The Beast in the Cage
4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV. From February 1995.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Evening
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18:15 – 18:30
15 Minute Musical Series 7, Brian Elliott
2/6 Brian Cox in Brian Elliott, about a boy who D-reams of being a Scientist.
BBC Radio 4 -
18:30 – 19:00
Mark Steel's in Town Series 4, Corby
5/6 Mark uncovers an unlikely town rivalry and the story behind a baffling accent.
BBC Radio 4 -
19:00 – 19:30
Cue! Eric Sykes: The Goon Show - The Sinking of Westminster Pier
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
19:30 – 20:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again Series 4, Episode 7
7/14 Making movie news: 'The Lone Hydrangea' and 'The Sound of Monks'.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
21:00 – 22:00
Mike Yarwood: So This Is Him!
Rory Bremner looks at the life and career of his hero, impressionist Mike Yarwood.
BBC Radio 2 -
22:00 – 22:30
Mark Steel's in Town Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits Ottery St Mary in Devon to discuss Coleridge's childhood.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
22:30 – 22:45
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows Bank Hols
2/4 The incisive reporter on the pros and cons of bank holidays. From November 2008.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
22:45 – 23:00
Jelly Mountain Episode 3
3/5 A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. From May 1996.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
23:00 – 23:30
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music Series 1, Excess
3/4 The comedian presents more jokes and songs.
BBC Radio 4 Extra -
23:30 – 00:00
If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich? Series 3, Riot Grrrl!
2/4 Flatmates Judith, David and Giles enter a writing competition. From June 1998.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Late
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