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BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC Radio 4 Extra

The new name for Radio 7. Broadcasts comedy daily at various times, particularly in its 'Comedy Zone' - from 10pm to midnight each weeknight. Original commissions include Newsjack.

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On BBC Radio 4 Extra today

7am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 1 - So This Is What Happiness Is All About

The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived.

7:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 25 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder

When Britain has been invaded by the Romans, Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are top of the bill at the Colosseum.

8am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Fistful of Sand

Richard Wilson plays Robinson Crusoe in an irreverent re-boot of Daniel Defoe's classic. After cheating their captain of the ship's treasure, a couple of sailors go into hiding on a deserted island. Their plans to lay low are rumbled when they're discovered by a long-forgotten castaway and his Spanish manservant.

9am (repeat)
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Series 2, Episode 5 - Friends, Germans, Kung Fu Men

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Shappi Khorsandi, Alexei Sayle and Ahir Shah.

12pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 1 - So This Is What Happiness Is All About

The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived.

12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 25 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder

When Britain has been invaded by the Romans, Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are top of the bill at the Colosseum.

1pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Fistful of Sand

Richard Wilson plays Robinson Crusoe in an irreverent re-boot of Daniel Defoe's classic. After cheating their captain of the ship's treasure, a couple of sailors go into hiding on a deserted island. Their plans to lay low are rumbled when they're discovered by a long-forgotten castaway and his Spanish manservant.

2pm (repeat)
2:30pm (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 2 - Moving House

The department is in turmoil. Someone is breaking into the labs at night, which means Kenneth will have to look for a new home. Alison still can't find a place to stay. Into this mix comes Donna, their new student who has a unique method of funding her own education.

6pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 1 - So This Is What Happiness Is All About

The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived.

6:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 25 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder

When Britain has been invaded by the Romans, Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are top of the bill at the Colosseum.

7pm (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Fistful of Sand

Richard Wilson plays Robinson Crusoe in an irreverent re-boot of Daniel Defoe's classic. After cheating their captain of the ship's treasure, a couple of sailors go into hiding on a deserted island. Their plans to lay low are rumbled when they're discovered by a long-forgotten castaway and his Spanish manservant.

8pm (repeat)
8:30pm (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 2 - Moving House

The department is in turmoil. Someone is breaking into the labs at night, which means Kenneth will have to look for a new home. Alison still can't find a place to stay. Into this mix comes Donna, their new student who has a unique method of funding her own education.

10pm (repeat)
Unspeakable. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Susie Dent

Unspeakable

Series 2, Episode 5 - Friends, Germans, Kung Fu Men

Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Shappi Khorsandi, Alexei Sayle and Ahir Shah.

10:30pm (repeat)
Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme. Key (Tim Key). Copyright: BBC

Tim Key's Poetry Programme

Series 3, Episode 6 - Horror

Tim gets to the bottom of the concept of horror by attempting to scare the wits out of his long-suffering musician Tom Basden.

10:45pm (repeat)
Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

Series 2, Episode 6 - Speeches

Sir Ralph hosts a literary lunch at the Munchbox Cafeteria, but there is another poet in town.

11pm (repeat)
Tina C: Herstory. Tina C (Christopher Green). Copyright: BBC

Tina C: Herstory

Episode 2

It is 1999, and a live country band helps Tina explore hits from her back catalogue. Tina C explores her role as a feminist icon with Jenni Murray.

11:30pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 1, Episode 4 - Fairground

Comedy series starring Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Marshall Smith and William Vandyck.

2am (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston Back Home, Episode 1 - So This Is What Happiness Is All About

The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived.

2:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 7, Episode 25 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder

When Britain has been invaded by the Romans, Seagoon, Eccles and Bluebottle are top of the bill at the Colosseum.

3am (repeat)
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Fistful of Sand

Richard Wilson plays Robinson Crusoe in an irreverent re-boot of Daniel Defoe's classic. After cheating their captain of the ship's treasure, a couple of sailors go into hiding on a deserted island. Their plans to lay low are rumbled when they're discovered by a long-forgotten castaway and his Spanish manservant.

4am (repeat)
4:30am (repeat)
Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Double Science

Episode 2 - Moving House

The department is in turmoil. Someone is breaking into the labs at night, which means Kenneth will have to look for a new home. Alison still can't find a place to stay. Into this mix comes Donna, their new student who has a unique method of funding her own education.

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