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Radio schedule Thursday 14th January 2010

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 1

The city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60ft fire-breathing dragon. Can the city's Night Watch save the day?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Deep Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Commander Alison Fairbanks (Katherine Jakeways), Petty Officer Lucy Radcliffe (Miranda Raison), Lieutenant Jack Trainor (Ben Willbond), Captain Paul Wade (Jim Field Smith). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Deep Trouble

Series 2, Episode 2

When Trainor meets up with an old friend, it's time for a snowball fight, a French telephonist, some spinach and a heavy machine gun.

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 Last Tram (from Clapham): London's trams are no more, but boss Seagoon must pursue the one that's got a way. From November 1954.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
On The Blog. Andrew J Glasgow (Andy Taylor). Copyright: Above The Title Productions

On The Blog

Series 3, Episode 1

A shocking new dawn has broken in the world of Andrew Glasgow. Having finally severed ties with his terrifying mother, he has decided to leave home.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ageing

Jason Byrne returns to Radio 2 for a second series of his fast-paced, lively stand-up comedy and sketch show. This first episode concerns ageing. Why do married men live longer than single men? Why do old people take a long time to leave the house, and what injury led to Jason's wife making the ultimate sacrifice to romance for her 37 year old husband?

Radio 7 11pm
30 min
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 2, Episode 2

On the satire slate this week: the Chilcott inquiry, David Milliband, Google and China, Oliver Stone's paranoia, an interview with a snow expert, and all the other newsbits. Plus an introduction to the exciting new world of 3D radio.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
House On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Matt South (Jody Latham), Vicky Johnson (Emma Pierson). Copyright: Pacificus Productions

House On Fire

Series 1, Episode 2 - Party

Vicky and Matt decide to have a housewarming party. A simple split of duties leaves Matt in charge of sending the invitations and Vicky doing everything else. Surely Matt can get one thing right?

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