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Radio schedule Wednesday 26th August 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 3, Episode 2 - In The Doghouse

Poems this week include Toaster, about Pam's son's dog and its phobia and "I'm The Dog Who Didn't Win A Prize", written by Pam after she was asked to be a judge at a competition.

Radio 4 3:30pm
15 min
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Hair Of The Dead

A moving short story about a compassionate undertaker's assistant. Sarah Millican reads her story about Kitty, who does the hair of the dead... Just the front.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Odd Half Hour. Copyright: BBC

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4

The final episode of the series, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. Sketches include a healthy builder, Super Nanny disapproving of Mary Poppins' skills, and an epic Karaoke battle.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: BBC

Cowards

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketch comedy from Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf. Talking coins and cows in the bizarre world of the comedy sketch show team.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Kicking The Habit. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Kicking The Habit

Series 1, Episode 5 - Old Spots Before The Eyes

Brother Luke suggests that the friary acquires a pig. Since one of the brothers already keeps bees, the possibility of honey-roasted ham on the refectory menu is especially appealing to Father Bertie.

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