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Radio schedule Saturday 17th July 2010

Radio 2 logo 10am
Radio 2 logo

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross presents his final show for Radio 2. Jonathan and Andy Davies are joined by Alan Carr and there's also a special live performance by Sir Tom Jones. Patrick Kielty will host BBC Radio 2's 10am-1pm show, for the next 10 weeks, before Graham Norton begins his brand new programme on Saturday 2 October.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
My Politician Is Funnier Than Yours. Ava Vidal. Copyright: BBC

My Politician Is Funnier Than Yours

Ava Vidal examines whether devolution has changed the way people laugh at politicians.

BBC Radio Scotland 12pm
30 min
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 2, Episode 5

Panel show in which Miles Jupp presides over a class of unruly celebrity pupils, assisted by stand-up Susan Morrison. This week's contestants are Andy Cameron, Brian Taylor, Libby McArthur and Stephen Purdon.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30pm (repeat)
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 2, Episode 6 - Fred MacAulay

Susan Calman does Masterchef in the home of her dearest funny friend, stand-up and broadcaster Fred MacAulay.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 31, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a satirical look through this week's news. Helping them along the way are Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, and special guests.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
Summer Lightning. Image shows from L to R: Percy Pilbeam (Matt Lucas), Sir Gregory Parsloe (Michael Jayston), Hugo (Samuel West). Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Summer Lightning

Episode 2

Lord Emsworth's brother, Galahad Threepwood, is writing his memoirs, to the horror and trepidation of all who knew him in their wild youths. Sinister forces at Blandings Castle scheme to halt the scandalous revelations.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Hot Gossip. Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

Hot Gossip

Series 3, Episode 1

BBC Radio 2's Comedy Season launches with the return of Hot Gossip, the irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. The guests are Rufus Hound, Dom Joly and Jo Caulfield.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

Series 1, Episode 1

Panel show hosted by Matt Lucas. The nominations for awards are provided by Katy Brand, James Corden and Graham Linehan. Who will walk off with their very own Lucas?

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