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Radio schedule Saturday 24th January 2015

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Episode 23

Georgie Thompson talks with sports broadcaster Steve Bunce, former Club England Managing Director at the FA Adrian Bevington, Olympic Silver medallist Gail Emms and comedian Ian Stone.

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

The Now Show

Series 45, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news. With guests Marcus Brigstocke and Nish Kumar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 6

With Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty and historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 5

Rhod, Greg, Lloyd and Sarah are joined by Shappi Khorsandi. With live music from Divine Comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 6 - Napoleon Bonaparte

Mark presents the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a lovelorn general who suffered a run of bad luck in his relationships. He was perhaps the ultimate megalomaniac.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Education

Jason Byrne stars in a new series that explores a different theme each week - relationships, education, law, medicine, religion and sport. The show features stand-up, sketches and special guest Ivan Brackenbury. This week's theme is education.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 6

With Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty and historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams.

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