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Radio schedule Saturday 15th August 2015

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

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.3: Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Al Murray

7 Day Saturday

Series 7, Episode 6

This week Al Murray is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Kerry Godliman and Lloyd Langford to pull apart and take a lighter look at the week's news. On the agenda this week; Labour, VAT and fat.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 1, Special - Edinburgh Special

Joining Des this week are comedians Andrew Maxwell, Keir McAllister and Alun Cochrane, and political journalist Fiona Ross. Recorded live at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Arty Eric bags a bargain and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote. With guest singer Lynsey de Paul.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Satirical impressionist show mocking the great and good, from politicians to those familar voices on Radio 4.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 11 - The Spanish Suitcase

Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:04pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Ifan (Dan Rochford), Deiniol (Rhys Ap Trefor), Anni (Llinos Mai), Mami (Rhian Morgan), Ben (Oliver Wood). Copyright: BBC

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Visitor

Anni tries to stop cultures clashing when her indie musician boyfriend Ben meets her eccentric farming family.

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

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.3: Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 2

Norman and Max are welcomed by the incurably friendly Oblivions and are soon offering priceless gifts.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
60 min
4 Extra Stands Up. Copyright: Dabster Productions

4 Extra Stands Up

4 Extra Stands Up With Fred MacAulay, Episode 1

Fred MacAulay hosts the best of 2015's comedy Fringe festival in Edinburgh. Expect some comedians you know, and some you don't.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Episode 1: From London's Comedy Store, Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 2, Episode 4

As usual, Jim introduces the shows format and asks the audience to read the credits. A highlight was when they chose a dachshund, but tried to bung a chocolate elephant in it! They turned down incest as a family tradition, but found it harder to stay away from than they'd imagined.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 2

Norman and Max are welcomed by the incurably friendly Oblivions and are soon offering priceless gifts.

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

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.3: Michael Bentine recalls the start of The Goon Show and characters who inspired his friend Peter Sellers.

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