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 5

In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.

7:30am
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 3 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 1)

All about 'things' and spoofing Just A Minute.

8am
(repeat)

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

Says On The Tin

Episode 5 - Healthcare

Eliott makes a film to encourage US investment in the NHS, explaining that 'where there's pain, there's gain'.

9am
(repeat)

Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Well Classy

Geoff Norcott explores where he now fits in class-wise.

12pm
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 5

In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.

12:30pm
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 3 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 1)

All about 'things' and spoofing Just A Minute.

1pm
(repeat)

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

Says On The Tin

Episode 5 - Healthcare

Eliott makes a film to encourage US investment in the NHS, explaining that 'where there's pain, there's gain'.

2:30pm
(repeat)

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

Arrested Development

Episode 2

Penny and Kate share a flat. As they are like chalk and cheese, chaos is just around the corner. And in the flat below lives Bob - half man, half television - who has an annoying habit of bringing his work home with him.

6pm
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 5

In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.

6:30pm
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 3 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 1)

All about 'things' and spoofing Just A Minute.

7pm
(repeat)

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

Says On The Tin

Episode 5 - Healthcare

Eliott makes a film to encourage US investment in the NHS, explaining that 'where there's pain, there's gain'.

8:30pm
(repeat)

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

Arrested Development

Episode 2

Penny and Kate share a flat. As they are like chalk and cheese, chaos is just around the corner. And in the flat below lives Bob - half man, half television - who has an annoying habit of bringing his work home with him.

10pm
(repeat)

Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: Well Classy

Geoff Norcott explores where he now fits in class-wise.

10:30pm
(repeat)

Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 2, Episode 3

We meet the French artist who can only paint oranges; holiday reporter Jane 'the Extreme' Harper spends a week in Upton-upon-Severn; and we finally hear the 1,001st use for a pea.

11pm
(repeat)

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

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Honesty

Is honesty the best policy? Adam Bloom thinks so and takes us on a journey of childhood betrayal, falsehoods and dishonesty. With Brendon Burns, Hattie Hayridge, Andrew Fleming and Stefano Paolini.

11:30pm
(repeat)

TEZ Talks. Tez Ilyas. Copyright: BBC

TEZ Talks

Series 1, Episode 4 - Tez Commandments

Tez rounds up all his remaining advice on being a British Muslim in a handy cut-out-and-keep guide. From instruction on confidence building, to advice on limb replacement, simply follow the Tez Commandments...

11:45pm
(repeat)

Irish Micks And Legends. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Yasmine Akram. Copyright: Green Dragon Media

Irish Micks And Legends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Children Of Lir

Comic modern reworkings of popular ancient Irish stories, with Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea.

2am
(repeat)

The Older Woman

The Older Woman

Series 1, Episode 5

In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.

2:30am
(repeat)

The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Series 5, Episode 3 - Is Britain Going The Burkiss Way? (Part 1)

All about 'things' and spoofing Just A Minute.

3am
(repeat)

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

Says On The Tin

Episode 5 - Healthcare

Eliott makes a film to encourage US investment in the NHS, explaining that 'where there's pain, there's gain'.

4:30am
(repeat)

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

Arrested Development

Episode 2

Penny and Kate share a flat. As they are like chalk and cheese, chaos is just around the corner. And in the flat below lives Bob - half man, half television - who has an annoying habit of bringing his work home with him.

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