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.

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7am
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 6

A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.

7:30am
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

8am
(repeat)

Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

9am
(repeat)

Michael Spicer: No Room. Michael Spicer. Credit: BBC

Michael Spicer: No Room

Episode 7 - Red

A billionaire's heartfelt plea for help. Tony Blair returns. National debt goes up or down or something.

9:15am
(repeat)

Michael Spicer: No Room. Michael Spicer. Credit: BBC

12pm
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 6

A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.

12:30pm
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

1pm
(repeat)

Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

2:30pm
(repeat)

Arrested Development. Penny (Letitia Dean). Copyright: BBC

Arrested Development

Episode 3

Kate's cottage is now in ruins thanks to an over-enthusiastic builder. And is that really Michael Caine in the local Croydon nick?

6pm
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 6

A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.

6:30pm
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

7pm
(repeat)

Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

8:30pm
(repeat)

Arrested Development. Penny (Letitia Dean). Copyright: BBC

Arrested Development

Episode 3

Kate's cottage is now in ruins thanks to an over-enthusiastic builder. And is that really Michael Caine in the local Croydon nick?

10pm
(repeat)

Michael Spicer: No Room. Michael Spicer. Credit: BBC

Michael Spicer: No Room

Episode 7 - Red

A billionaire's heartfelt plea for help. Tony Blair returns. National debt goes up or down or something.

10:15pm
(repeat)

Michael Spicer: No Room. Michael Spicer. Credit: BBC

Michael Spicer: No Room

Episode 8 - Black

The Tims fix gender inequality. The absolute legends. Amanda Holden's pet snake hits the headlines.

10:30pm
(repeat)

Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 2, Episode 4

Chingley Hall's rats are put to use in ratnav (less effective than satnav, moreso than catnav); Carole proposes her own 'multi-towel' to solve the nightmares on towel street; and China Lion does some cooking.

11pm
(repeat)

The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 3, Episode 5 - God

This fast-paced and freewheeling look at matters spiritual involves north London burglars, Bruce Forsyth and Mr Tickle. With Hattie Hayridge, Alfie Joey and Brendon Burns.

11:30pm
(repeat)

The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

Series 1, Episode 1

Max and Ivan investigate why 10-year-old Ophelia Hamilton always comes last in the beauty pageants her mother enters her for. British Comedy legend June Whitfield makes a guest appearance as a beauty pageant judge.

2am
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 6

A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.

2:30am
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 4 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 2)

The Martians are coming! Or are they? Is this a spoof? Or a spoof of a spoof?

3am
(repeat)

Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

4:30am
(repeat)

Arrested Development. Penny (Letitia Dean). Copyright: BBC

Arrested Development

Episode 3

Kate's cottage is now in ruins thanks to an over-enthusiastic builder. And is that really Michael Caine in the local Croydon nick?

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