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Radio schedule Saturday 22nd August 2015

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

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.4: Michael Bentine remembers RAF adventures, messing about on boats and how Ed Sullivan saved him from the FBI.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 11am
60 min
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Festival Specials, Episode 2 - Jest A Minute at Green Man Festival

Rhod's at the Green Man Festival, in the Brecon Beacons, to present a special edition of Jest A Minute - with Holly Walsh, Greg Davies, Chris Corcoran and Rob Deering.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Bona History Of Julian And Sandy. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Paddick, Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Bona History Of Julian And Sandy

Maureen Lipman reflects on Took and Feldman's camp double creation, from the popular radio series Round the Horne, portrayed by Hugh Paddick and Kenneth Williams.

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

Series 15, Episode 2

Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod and Duncan Wisbey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Round The Horne. Image shows left to right: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Horne, June Ellis. Credit: BBC

Round The Horne

Episode 2.8: Kenneth Horne trails a giant mouse, while Julian and Sandy are feeling telepathic.

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 2 - West End Boys

Ifan plots to split Anni from Ben, roping her ex-boyfriends into a scheme at Rumourz, west Wales's premier nightspot.

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

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.4: Michael Bentine remembers RAF adventures, messing about on boats and how Ed Sullivan saved him from the FBI.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 3

Surely it couldn't hurt for Norman and Max to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?

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 2

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 2: Stand-up at London's Comedy Store, with host Simon Bligh, John Mann, Marian Unfaithful and Paul Tonkinson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 1 - Ronni Ancona interviews Lee Mack

Scottish actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona interviews comedian Lee Mack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 3

Surely it couldn't hurt for Norman and Max to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?

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

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.4: Michael Bentine remembers RAF adventures, messing about on boats and how Ed Sullivan saved him from the FBI.

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