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Radio schedule Friday 19th November 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 3, Episode 3 - Uncomfortably Numb

When told by his boss to stop empathising, Simon tries to give himself compassion fatigue to stop caring. He also has to cope with a visit from Anna's parents.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
The Bob Servant Emails. Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC

The Bob Servant Emails

Episode 4 - Bob's Granny Surprise

Bob's going great guns with an internet bride, until her grandmother makes an appearance.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 32, Episode 1

Topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches. Steve Punt is joined by Laurence Howarth, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Ian Stone. Hugh Dennis is ill so not on the show.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 6, Episode 1 - Edith

Satan has problems with a new arrival; historian Edith, who denies that she is dead and that she committed suicide. She agrees to let Satan find out what really happened if she writes Satan's biography.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 1 - Big Head

The President of Uruguay arrives for a trim at the Quandos' trendy hair salon. Just don't mention the size of his head.

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