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Radio schedule Saturday 24th October 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 13, Episode 7

Georgie Ainslie is joined by Tom Kerridge, Martin Kelner, Justin Moorhouse and Gail Emms.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 2, Episode 2

Des Clarke takes a satirical look at the headlines with comedians Andrew Maxwell, Mark Nelson and Fern Brady and BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 1 - The Rhythms of the Earth

Audrey tries to educate Devere in the ways of the Lord of the Manor.

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

The News Quiz

Series 88, Episode 6

With Jeremy Hardy, Holly Walsh, Yasmine Akram and political sketch writer Michael Deacon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Huddwinks

Huddwinks

Episode 2.1, The Curse of the Smollett's Curse!: Melissa and Compton win a holiday, but spurn Herne Bay for an adventure in ancient Egypt.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Somewhere Else. Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Somewhere Else

Episode 2

The settlers have finally arrived - but what kind of promised land have they found? Undeterred by the conditions, the colony set to work building the settlement. And, desperate to foil her mother's plan to marry her off, Ffion involves Arwell in a harmless white lie - which might lead to a white wedding...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
Bus

Routemasters

Episode 3 - On The Buses

Bernie is a prisoner but the Conductor is doing everything to rescue him.

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 2, Episode 6 - Humility

Mark Watson concludes looking at the virtues with stand-up on the topic of 'humility'. Tim Key and Tom Basden modestly offer up their poems and songs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive. Armando Iannucci. Copyright: BBC

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Series 4, Episode 2

Armando Iannucci offers a heady mix of topical comedy, chat and outrageous fibs. With special guests Dave Gorman, Simon Evans and Will Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Saturday Night Fry. Image shows from L to R: Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent. Copyright: BBC

Saturday Night Fry

Episode 6: Stephen Fry hosts humorous banter and sketches with Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Problem With Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom. Copyright: BBC

The Problem With Adam Bloom

Series 3, Episode 1 - Reading

Reading is this week's problem with Adam Bloom. More specifically, the problem Adam has reading aloud. He had such negative experiences at school, he managed to avoid reading a book for much of his adult life. But he does find one novel that inspires him to start reading again. With Rob Rouse, Hattie Hayridge and Stefano Paolini.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30am (repeat)
Bus

Routemasters

Episode 3 - On The Buses

Bernie is a prisoner but the Conductor is doing everything to rescue him.

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