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Radio schedule Saturday 5th November 2011

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 14

Sports commentator and FT regular John Rawling, ex-England Footballer and current manager of Bishop's Stortford Ian Walker, presenter and broadcaster Dougie Anderson and comedian Andrew Maxwell join Colin Murray.

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

The News Quiz

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:15pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Guy Fawkes, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Guy Fawkes

Humorous trio The Penny Dreadfuls take a break from all things Victorian this Bonfire Night to examine the life of Guy Fawkes, his failed attempt to blow up Parliament and his subsequent interrogation in the Tower Of London. Guest starring Kevin Eldon as Guy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 16 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into trouble when they fire at a German plane. Mainwaring therefore organises a court of inquiry into the whole situation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 5

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. They are joined by John Finnemore and Ava Vidal.

Radio 2 logo 10pm (repeat)
Patrick Kielty

Stand Up 2Day

Radio 2 presents a sample of its best stand-up comedy talent. Patrick Kielty hosts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min
The Boat Show

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 4

Stand-up performances by Michael Legge, Quincy, Josh Howie and Terry Alderton on board the Tattershall Castle on the River Thames.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts

Episode 5 - The Ingredients Of A Joke

Jimmy Carr takes a look at the ingredients of a joke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 5

Greg McHugh brings us three more comedians recorded on stage at The Stand comedy club in Glasgow - Rufus Hound, Pete Johansson and Tom Stade.

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