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Radio schedule Saturday 29th September 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
Paul O'Grady

Paul O'Grady Stands Up For Liverpool

Three hour programme linked with the Liverpool Comedy Festival. Paul O'Grady celebrates via archive clips and shows Merseyside's funny men and women, including Arthur Askey, Kenny Everett, Ken Dodd, Alexei Sayle, Patricia Routeledge and John Bishop.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 8

On this weeks panel: German comedian Henning Wehn, ex-GB Athlete and commentator Kath Merry, sports broadcaster and commentator John Rawling and comedian Bob Mills.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 4

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 23 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French general, and Mainwaring is to get a staff car. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted - they just have to pick the right car up.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 3, Episode 7

Scary wannabes in Opportunity Flops, and a whodunit.

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials - Liverpool Comedy Festival

Ed Byrne and guests preview the best acts and shows coming up at the Liverpool Comedy Festival 2012.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 4, Episode 5

The comedy set in a Welsh school returns.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Religion

Jason talks to the audience about the topic of religion whilst Ivan Brackenbury continues to ruin hopstial airwaves with his DJ show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Lee Mack Show. Lee Mack. Copyright: BBC

The Lee Mack Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Cheeky chappie Lee Mack welcomes guest Midge Ure. Steve Brown and Angela McHail help Lee out.

BBC Radio Scotland Midnight (repeat)
Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase. Christopher Brookmyre. Copyright: BBC

Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase

Series 2, Episode 4 - Phill Jupitus

Christopher Brookmyre chats in-depth with comedian Phill Jupitus about his life, writing and his return to performance poetry after a 27 year break.

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials - Liverpool Comedy Festival

Ed Byrne and guests preview the best acts and shows coming up at the Liverpool Comedy Festival 2012.

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