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Radio schedule Friday 17th July 2009

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Des Clarke

Des Clarke is often described as the nicest guy in comedy who has done it all, from hosting breakfast radio to presenting children's TV. Susan Calman chats to Des about his life, career and asks whether he really is that nice.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helsinki

Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 28, Episode 4

I Want My Jetboots: With the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landings dominating the news, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the disparity between the future of the past and the present of the present. Also, Mitch Benn has a song that Ricky Ponting has described as "pretty ordinary", Marcus Brigstocke wants everyone to learn about the Bible, and Jon Holmes has more seagull news from Whitstable. Recorded at the Latitude Festival.

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