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Radio schedule Saturday 30th May 2015

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal: More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

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, Special - Champion of Champions Show

The show that awards points for punditry is on the road for an end of season special. Josh Widdicombe is joined by this year's most successful 'Fighting Talkers' for the annual Champion of Champions programme.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Beverley Lyons

The Fame Game

Radio Scotland panel show pilot hosted by showbiz reporter Beverly Lyons.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 2, Episode 21 - The Cross Country Run

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

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

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 3

Francis Wheen, Helen Zaltzman and Francis Wheen join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and Sandi Toksvig.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 19 - No Spring For Frazer

Frazer loses the butterfly spring from his Lewis gun, and believes that it ended up in a coffin he made. When he tries to get the coffin, it turns out that it has already been taken away.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Here Be Dragons. Image shows from L to R: Lloyd Langford, Gareth Gwynn, Cariad Lloyd, Sian Harries, Nadia Kamil, Benjamin Partridge, Elis James. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Here Be Dragons

Series 2, Episode 4

Pontycwai is used as the filming location for a new TV series, and Mystic Irene channels a helpful spirit.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm
30 min
The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bubbins, John Rutledge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Series 1, Episode 1 - Are We Surrounded By Ghosts?

Are we surrounded by ghosts? John Rutledge and Mike Bubbins investigate ghosts on a journey from Barry Island to Llancaiach Fawr and a night in Pontypool's most haunted pub with a crack team of ghost hunters and an unguarded bar.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal: More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 2 - Lust

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Lust.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
28 Acts In 28 Minutes

28 Acts In 28 Minutes

Episode 2: John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds to entertain.

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

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 6 - Animals

Irish comic Jason Byrne concludes his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show by looking at animals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2, From the Ridiculous to the Paranormal: More memories of original Goon, Michael Bentine. Australia and New York, plus some outrageous showbiz pals.

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