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Radio schedule Thursday 17th December 2009

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Andy Zaltzman's History Of The Third Millennium. Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Andy Zaltzman's History Of The Third Millennium

Episode 2

Andy applies his twisted logic to subjects including banking, corporate fraud and the credit crunch. Where did it all go wrong?

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The International Christmas Pudding: An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From November 1955.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
The Blagger's Guide. David Quantick. Copyright: Unique Productions

The Blagger's Guide

Blagger's Guide To Jazz, Episode 6

A look at Nina Simone, drums and Latin jazz.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Alan Carr's Comedy Outings. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr's Comedy Outings

Episode 6 - Gonna Make This Kid A Carr

This week's fictional escapade finds Alan Carr cornered by a one tonne lion in a cage at London Zoo, after unsuccessful attempts to adopt a child.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 4, Episode 3 - Richard Wilson interviews Arabella Weir

Richard Wilson talks to Arabella Weir.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mayor Of London

An American client hires Martin and Charles to ensure that a socialist mayor is elected in London.

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