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Radio schedule Saturday 14th December 2013

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

Fighting Talk

Series 11, Episode 16

Christian O'Connell is host. With comedian Ian Stone, CNN sports anchor and correspondent Amanda Davies, former Tottenham Hotspur footballer Gary O'Reilly and Canadian broadcaster Greg Brady.

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 Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 3, Episode 1

The Severn Bridge and Millennium Stadium do battle with wildcard entry, Stonehenge.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 9 - The International Christmas Pudding

An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To Know

After Sir Humphrey admits to not telling Hacker things on the basis that "there are certain things it is best for a minister not to know", Hacker demands that he is told everything. Sir Humphrey complies, and soon gives him everything - including details of stationary requisitions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 3

Josie tries to introduce this episode, but Jim takes over to explain the format of the show. The short opening sketch about sudoku shows the pair at their best and they continue to try and outdo one another with 'Fesco', 'Chaitrose' and 'Ainsburys'! The sketches continue to outdo the one before with two naked strangers jumping out of a wardrobe to surprise someone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Money

Jason Byrne looks at money and remembers the job in which he was paid with second-hand swimming caps.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

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