Radio
Radio schedule Friday 1st May 2009
2:15pm45 min
On The Field
Episode 2 - On The Field: EndgameLife on the army base in Basra is closing down - they'd all rather be in Afghanistan. Terry has got no money, the CO wants him to sing in a talent contest to boost morale and he has got woman trouble. But he is just about to get his lucky break.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 68, Episode 1Flu, floozies, and first impressions. Sandi Toksvig and the team discuss Swine Fever, David Cameron's man-heavy shadow cabinet, and Barack Obama's first 100 days in office. With guest panellists Phill Jupitus, Andy Hamilton, Fred Macaulay and Hugo Rifkind.
9pm60 min
Des Res
A black comedy by Ed Jones about a scriptwriter who loses his TV job and has to downsize from a leafy suburb to the dark heart of Salford.
10:30pm
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Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better
Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and GluttonyMark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")
11pm
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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 2, Episode 2 - Just A MinuteThe BBC invites the former variety star to take part in a panel game, but he can't find his team mates or a bell or buzzer. Arthur experiences confusing altercations at the supermarket with a customer, the checkout girl and a double glazing salesman.