BBC Radio 4 Extra - British Comedy Guide (2024)

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.

Radio 4 Extra website

List of BBC Radio 4 Extra productions

On BBC Radio 4 Extra today

7:30am
(repeat)

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

8am
(repeat)

Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 1 - Losing The Plot

Timid Edward decides to by an allotment to get close to the attractive Amanda, but has to deal with ferocious site manager Bernie. Stars James Fleet, Joanna Monro and Jonathan Coy.

9am
(repeat)

Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 3

Recorded in Manchester, Joe Lycett is joined by BBC Manchester presenter Chelsea Norris and comedian Jack Carroll as they share their own personal obsessions.

12:30pm
(repeat)

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

1pm
(repeat)

Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 1 - Losing The Plot

Timid Edward decides to by an allotment to get close to the attractive Amanda, but has to deal with ferocious site manager Bernie. Stars James Fleet, Joanna Monro and Jonathan Coy.

2:30pm
(repeat)

BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 3, Episode 2 - Boyfriends

Pete's back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?

6:30pm
(repeat)

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

7pm
(repeat)

Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 1 - Losing The Plot

Timid Edward decides to by an allotment to get close to the attractive Amanda, but has to deal with ferocious site manager Bernie. Stars James Fleet, Joanna Monro and Jonathan Coy.

8:30pm
(repeat)

BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 3, Episode 2 - Boyfriends

Pete's back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?

10pm
(repeat)

Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 3

Recorded in Manchester, Joe Lycett is joined by BBC Manchester presenter Chelsea Norris and comedian Jack Carroll as they share their own personal obsessions.

10:30pm
(repeat)

Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 4, Episode 4 - Barrington General

Sitcom about a firm of incompetent management consultants who cause havoc every time they are hired.

11pm
(repeat)

Rubbish

Rubbish

Series 2, Episode 6 - Phobic

Reece Dinsdale stars as a local government officer, cynic and manic depressive in Tony Bagley's comedy.

11:30pm
(repeat)

It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 3, Episode 4 - Astronomical Errors

A whistlestop tour of the history of astronomy and the mistakes that have taught us lessons and lead us out into the stars. Also Isaac Newton's x-rated teenage diary.

11:45pm
(repeat)

A Wet Handle

A Wet Handle

Episode 3: Runaway teaspoons and the spelling of marmalade.

2:30am
(repeat)

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 21 - The Sinking of Westminster Pier

Oyster-loving Neddie Seagoon takes to the River Thames, which is soon draining away.

3am
(repeat)

Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 1 - Losing The Plot

Timid Edward decides to by an allotment to get close to the attractive Amanda, but has to deal with ferocious site manager Bernie. Stars James Fleet, Joanna Monro and Jonathan Coy.

4:30am
(repeat)

BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Whole 'Nother Story

Series 3, Episode 2 - Boyfriends

Pete's back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?

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