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Radio schedule Saturday 17th March 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute Without Hesitation

Nicholas Parsons celebrates 45 years of wit and wonder from Just a Minute, including classic performances from Clement Freud, Paul Merton, Linda Smith, Shelia Hancock and Kenneth Williams. Three hour broadcast.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 33

Eleanor Oldroyd, Greg Brady, Des Kelly and John Rawling compete for punditry points.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 36, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with a mix of topical sketches and stand-up with Matt Forde, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 15 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house with some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning: The family clash at Albert's brother's funeral.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 11

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Ed is joined by Justin Edwards, Veronica Lee and Jimeoin.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Social Club FM

Series 1, Episode 4 - Austerity

Mr Chairman and Rex look to star guest Roy Noble to add pizzazz to the station's 'austerity' programming. But will he even turn up?

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Henning Wehn

Henning Knows Best

Episode 1 - Class

Henning Wehn looks at Britain and its unique foibles, and in this opening episode the topic is Class. The special guest is social expert Peter York.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard - Sexie

Eddie Izzard - Sexie

Episode 2: Pondering fox-hunting, racism and difficult mime, the outspoken comedian entertains an audience in Brighton.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 1, Episode 3

David organises an Outside Broadcast. Diane and Joe are given a guided tour of Ken Bruce's house... only problem is, Ken hasn't invited them.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican

...At The Stand

Sarah At The Stand, Episode 1

Sarah Millican goes behind the scenes at The Stand Comedy Club, where Mark Nelson, Alun Cochrane and Reginald D Hunter are hoping to raise a laugh.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 11

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Ed is joined by Justin Edwards, Veronica Lee and Jimeoin.

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