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In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of electrical conduction.
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09:45 Book of the Week
The strictures of religion become increasingly confusing.
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Crowned Hudds
Poking fun at King Henry VIII - Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, from August 1995.
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09:30 All the Young Dudes
The couples need to 'talk'... if only everyone would just listen. Sitcom by Jim Sweeney.
Locomotive Season

Locomotive Season

Our Locomotive season is well on track now with The Lost Special , John Godey's The Taking Of Pelham 123, 4.50 From Paddington,and  The Lady Vanishes on Listen Again and Thrilling Stories Of The Railway and, Change At Oglethorpe during the week.

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  • On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.

    Nineteen Ninety-Eight

    On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive? Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.

  • Local government officer Martin ends up as acting head, but is soon out of his depth.

    Rubbish

    Local government officer Martin ends up as acting head, but is soon out of his depth.

  • The retail park's latest campaign is launched by politically correct manager Sonya.

    Edge Falls

    The retail park's latest campaign is launched by politically correct manager Sonya.

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The Comedy Club

Tune into The Comedy Club - a two-hour feast of comedy, broadcast six nights-a-week, presented by Arthur Smith and Andi Osho.

Tonight Ross Noble Goes Global in Belgium and is Martin able to play the power game in Rubbish?

The Comedy Club - Sunday to Friday, from 10pm until midnight

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Justin Edwards

Newsjack

Justine Edwards brings us a new series of this topical sketch show that looks at recent news items in its own comical fashion, with help from you. If you'd like information on how  to submit material take a look here.

Thursday at 10.30pm

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    What's your favourite story? Can't decide? Radio 4 Extra hears from people who have.

  • What's your favourite story? Can't decide? Radio 4 Extra hears from people who have.

    Storytime: War HorsePlay on iPlayer

    What's your favourite story? Can't decide? Radio 4 Extra hears from people who have.

  • What's your favourite story? Can't decide? Radio 4 Extra hears from people who have.

    Storytime: ChocolatPlay on iPlayer

    What's your favourite story? Can't decide? Radio 4 Extra hears from people who have.

  • Mark Steel creates a bespoke stand-up comedy show for the residents of Wigan. Along the way, he enters the World Pie Eating Championships and explores the local Mint Ball factory.

    Mark Steel's In... WiganPlay on iPlayer

    Mark Steel creates a bespoke stand-up comedy show for the residents of Wigan. Along the way, he enters the World Pie Eating Championships and explores the local Mint Ball factory.

  • A preview clip from Thursday 13 October's Newsjack. This week's cast - Justin Edwards, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Cariad Lloyd, Lewis Macleod. Download the podcast from http://bbc.in/newsjack

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    A preview clip from Thursday 13 October's Newsjack. This week's cast - Justin Edwards, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Cariad Lloyd, Lewis Macleod. Download the podcast from http://bbc.in/newsjack

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