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Radio schedule Thursday 14th April 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

With guests Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Tim Rice and Gerry Kelly. First aired in 1998.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mural

Warwick can't help interfering in the kitchen. He is driving his son mad. Until his grandson suggests they give the old man a project.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gdansk

When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 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
30 min
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 6

Comics Lee Mack, Sarah Millican and writer Graham Linehan battle to supply the finest wrong answers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 1, Episode 1

The ideas up for the vote this week are holding a public referendum before going to war next time; bring back The Witch's Hat to kids' playgrounds; reform the role of Whips in The House Of Commons and Lords.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 5 - Andy Zaltzman

Bruce Morton discusses with comedian Andy Zaltzman why being a stand-up is the best job in the world.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 1, Episode 3

The Party clarifies its policies on climate change, while Duncan deals with the aftermath of under-cooked chicken sausages from a BBQ. Before long, murder is committed and the young idealists are placed in a compromising position.

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