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  1. Today09:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Sid JamesBritish Film Comedians

    5/5Famed for his laugh. A look at the roles of comic film actor, Sid James.

  2. Mon 14 Sep 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Inside the larynxIn Voice

    Nicky Spence explores the remarkable anatomy and mechanics that transform breath into song

  3. Tue 15 Sep 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    Vocal varietyIn Voice

    Tenor Nicky Spence explores what shapes the unique sounds of voices around the world.

  4. Wed 16 Sep 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    The voice is an instrumentIn Voice

    Nicky Spence explores how singers adapt their remarkable instrument.

  5. Thu 17 Sep 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    What happens when it goes wrong?In Voice

    Nicky Spence examines the fragility of the voice.

  6. Fri 18 Sep 202621:45
    BBC Radio 3

    What happens when it goes right?In Voice

    Nicky Spence celebrates great voices and the power of unforgettable singing.