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Radio schedule Wednesday 9th March 2011

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 1 - Losing The Plot

Timid Edward decides to by an allotment to get close to the attractive Amanda, but has to deal with ferocious site manager Bernie. Stars James Fleet, Joanna Monro and Jonathan Coy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Stand Up For Comic Relief. Image shows from L to R: Tony Blackburn, Jenni Murray. Copyright: BBC

Stand Up For Comic Relief

Episode 3

The fearless sextet of BBC radio presenters, performing stand-up comedy for the first time, each perform a three minute set at The Comedy Store. Following this broadcast you will be able to vote for who you think should win the illustrious title of 'Stand Up for Comic Relief Champion 2011'.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth. Alan Parker (Simon Munnery). Copyright: BBC

Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth

Episode 5: Comedy with Simon Munnery, from 1995.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 1, Episode 1

Helen Keen introduces the three fathers of modern rocket science. The little-known geniuses who transformed science fiction dreams of space travel into glorious science fact, and who were entirely admirable (apart from the one who was a massive Nazi).

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The Ladies. Emily Watson. Credit: Hat Trick Productions, BBC

The Ladies

Series 2, Episode 1

Paranoid Christians preparing for the end of the world, a girl who gets wedged in a dress and a desperate wannabe mum are among the people visting the ladies lavatories.

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