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Radio schedule Saturday 1st October 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

It's A Painful Business: A celebration of the 20th anniversary of the satirical comedy co-written by Armando Iannucci, and starring Chris Morris and Steve Coogan as Alan Partrdige. Repeated again as of 19.00.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: BBC

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

A lady hypnotist takes Alan back to his childhood and uncovers some bad memories. Meanwhile, the presence of a child prodigy causes the host`s hackles to rise.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 9

Will Buckley, Justin Moorhouse, David Croft and Gary O'Reilly all join Colin Murray to try and win points for punditry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 1, Episode 5

With David Mitchell, Will Smith and John Sessions

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special

The news doesn't stop just because it is Christmas. Christopher Morris presentes the year in news (and Alan Partridge presents the year in sport). There is also a look at the problems in giving pets as presents. Christopher also tells children the truth about Christmas.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Laura Solon, Phill Jupitus and Fred MacAulay examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
The Oldest Music Hall. Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Oldest Music Hall

Paul Merton discovers the story behind the Leeds City Varieties music hall, its multi-million pound refurbishment and the life and death of the great music hall tradition.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: BBC

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

A lady hypnotist takes Alan back to his childhood and uncovers some bad memories. Meanwhile, the presence of a child prodigy causes the host`s hackles to rise.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 1, Episode 5

With David Mitchell, Will Smith and John Sessions

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special

The news doesn't stop just because it is Christmas. Christopher Morris presentes the year in news (and Alan Partridge presents the year in sport). There is also a look at the problems in giving pets as presents. Christopher also tells children the truth about Christmas.

Radio 2 logo 10pm (repeat)
Stephen K Amos

Live At The Hackney Empire

Stephen K Amos presents a stand-up comedy showcase on Radio 2 for Black History Month.

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