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Radio schedule Saturday 20th July 2013

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
The Frankie Howerd Variety Show. Copyright: BBC

The Frankie Howerd Variety Show

Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester, Carl Wayne and Les Dennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Omnibus of the show about two friends who haven't seen each other for years.

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

The News Quiz

Series 81, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig questions panellists Jeremy Hardy, Jon Richardson, Vicki Pepperdine and Hugo Rifkind about this week's news while Zeb Soanes reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 1, Strangers on a Train: Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 8 - But...

Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Frankie Howerd Variety Show. Copyright: BBC

The Frankie Howerd Variety Show

Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester, Carl Wayne and Les Dennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart. Richard (Richard Tyrone Jones). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Episode 1 - It's Your Funeral

Richard Tyrone Jones relives his perilous journey to the operating table and back again.

BBC Radio Scotland 6pm (repeat)
The Trouble With Being Des. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

The Trouble With Being Des

Episode 1

Des introduces himself and tells the story of his holiday in Barbados.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC

Mike Bubbins: Day Tripper

Episode 1 - Seaside

Mike Bubbins's first day trip takes him to the seaside - from Porthcawl to Llanfairfechan and Llandudno.

BBC Radio Scotland 6:30pm (repeat)
Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase. Christopher Brookmyre. Copyright: BBC

Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jenny Eclair

Christopher Brookmyre is joined by the effervescent Jenny Eclair for an in-depth discussion about her life and novels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard: Circle

Eddie Izzard: Circle

The comedian performs live in New York with his unique commentary on religion and the history of England.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
The Frankie Howerd Variety Show. Copyright: BBC

The Frankie Howerd Variety Show

Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester, Carl Wayne and Les Dennis.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Lunch. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Stephen Mangan), Bella (Claire Skinner). Copyright: BBC

Lunch

Omnibus of the show about two friends who haven't seen each other for years.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart. Richard (Richard Tyrone Jones). Copyright: Top Dog Productions

Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart

Episode 1 - It's Your Funeral

Richard Tyrone Jones relives his perilous journey to the operating table and back again.

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