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Radio schedule Thursday 22nd July 2010

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 2, Episode 4

Ringo Starr wants to get back with his old band: The Shadows. David Beckham wants to buy a real T Rex from Steven Spielberg. Al Pacino is still stalking John Humphrys. Abu Hamza and Boy George continue their unspoken romance. Alan Titchmarsh reveals his darker side again.

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

The Goon Show

Insurance, The White Man's Burden: Neddie Seagoon tries to set fire to the English Channel to claim the insurance. From February 1957.

Radio 7 10:30pm
30 min
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 3, Episode 6

What is that on the horizon? Why, it's a sketch about the Conservatives' Big Society. And who's that snuffing around in the undergrowth? Yes, it's Vince Cable chirruping on about two years degrees. And who's that handing out the Turkish Delight? None other than George Osborne! But be careful - he'll probably give you less than you wanted. Plus, the latest news from Tajikistan, Kafka's box and moving excerpt from Barry Chuckle's memoirs.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Recorded For Training Purposes. Copyright: BBC

Recorded For Training Purposes

Series 4, Episode 1

Graham Norton presents a series of rudely titled new entertainment shows; a dancing bear gets ideas above its station; and the X Factor voiceover guy provides the commentary for a royal funeral.

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