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Radio schedule Monday 2nd May 2011

BBC Local Radio 9:30am (repeat)
Jesting About

Jesting About

Comedy sketches created by some of the North East's newest writers, broadcast on BBC Newscastle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Wanting Man

While being interviewed by a friend of his sister, Simon gets the distinct impression that she might be attracted to him, despite being introduced as a morally contemptible worm. Should he put his theory to the test?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am
30 min
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 1

This week the team tackle two problems: 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the television remote' and 'I'm a non-drinker with no friends - should I just buy a cat?'

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 4, Episode 5 - Ayabassa Alan

The new dance craze Ayabassa sweeps the town, meanwhile Dave finds a new friend in the shape of the local doctor Dr Southwell which puts Ramesh's nose out.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 4

Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter play the panel game built on truth and lies hosted by David Mitchell. Subjects covered tonight include eyes, snakes, cutlery and dieting.

BBC Radio Scotland 2:05pm (repeat)
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 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 5 - John Hegley interviews Jack Dee

The tag team talk show continues with previous week's guest John Hegley grabbing the microphone to interview the comedian Jack Dee.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Nigth Watch

Terry Pratchett's Night Watch

Episode 3

While training his younger self in the art of policing, Sam Vimes runs into his old enemy Carcer.

BBC Local Radio 6:30pm (repeat)
Jesting About

Jesting About

Comedy sketches created by some of the North East's newest writers, broadcast on BBC Newscastle.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 5

Clive Anderson, Sue Perkins, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden appear in the panel game built on truth and lies. Subjects covered tonight include sheep, furniture, the ancient Greeks and Arthur Conan Doyle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 4

Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter play the panel game built on truth and lies hosted by David Mitchell. Subjects covered tonight include eyes, snakes, cutlery and dieting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican's Support Group

Series 2, Episode 1

This week the team tackle two problems: 'My partner is too controlling - a fight for the television remote' and 'I'm a non-drinker with no friends - should I just buy a cat?'

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