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Radio schedule Saturday 5th March 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Dominic Holland explores the comedic minutiae of everyday life, each week focusing on a different topic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

At Home With The Snails is a radio sitcom written by and starring Gerard Foster as a man who is obsessed with snails.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Social worker Clare Barker (Sally Phillips) has a tendancy to find solutions to other people's problems rather than solving her own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Musings from John Shuttleworth as we eavesdrop on the semi-detached world of the Sheffield based singer and songwriter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (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

Mark Watson aims to make the world better by performing stand-up based on the seven deadly sins (series 1) and the virtues (series 2).

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
The Big Yin. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC

The Big Yin

Episode 3

Janey Godley presents a special programme looking at her hero, Billy Connolly and the influence he still has today. Janey finds out why Glasgow was so important to The Big Yin and how he paved the way for other comedians and artists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Popular radio sketch show starring David Walliams and Matt Lucas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
What Ho, Jeeves!. Copyright: BBC

What Ho, Jeeves!

What Ho! Jeeves: Joy In The Morning, Episode 4 - Sundry Happenings In A Garden

Bertie Wooster must mend bridges after the fake burglary debacle.

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

The Now Show

Series 48, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mae Martin, Marcus Brigstocke and Gemma Arrowsmith. This week the gang take a look at the impending EU Referendum and discuss the fallout from Super Tuesday with Channel 4 News' Chief Writer Felicity Spector.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
No Commitments

No Commitments

Episode 8.1, Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge.

Radio 4 2:30pm (repeat)
His Master's Voice. Image shows from L to R: Archie Andrews (Rob Brydon), Peter Brough (Rob Brydon)

His Master's Voice

Comedy drama about the life of ventriloquist Peter Brough and his doll Archie Andrews - both played by Rob Brydon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Small World Of Dominic Holland

The Small World Of Dominic Holland

Dominic Holland explores the comedic minutiae of everyday life, each week focusing on a different topic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

At Home With The Snails is a radio sitcom written by and starring Gerard Foster as a man who is obsessed with snails.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Social worker Clare Barker (Sally Phillips) has a tendancy to find solutions to other people's problems rather than solving her own.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Musings from John Shuttleworth as we eavesdrop on the semi-detached world of the Sheffield based singer and songwriter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (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

Mark Watson aims to make the world better by performing stand-up based on the seven deadly sins (series 1) and the virtues (series 2).

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Popular radio sketch show starring David Walliams and Matt Lucas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
James Acaster's Findings. James Acaster. Copyright: BBC

James Acaster's Findings

Episode 0 - Pilot

Stand-up comedian James Acaster presents the results of his in-depth research into the subject of bread, assisted by his trusty sidekick Nathaniel Metcalfe.

We'll find out why the French struggle to come up with a snappy slogan to advertise Brioche, learn why the Bagel is so trendy, and discover the hidden anti-bread propaganda pushed at children through the medium of fairytales.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Boyle's Law. Detective Vincent Boyle (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: BBC

Boyle's Law

Pilot starring Sanjeev Bhaskar as a tough-talking cop who can't quite bring himself to admit that he is in love with his boss.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jason Cook's Happiness HQ. Image shows from L to R: Jason Cook, Sandra Scott, Chris Ramsey, Pat Cook. Copyright: BBC

Jason Cook's Happiness HQ

Studio comedy show pilot in which Jason Cook, his mum, and Chris Ramsey explore how to have a more contented life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 1, Episode 2

The proposals up for vote in this second episode include a pedestrian proficiency test, hype free advertising, and a one year cooling off period for marriage proposals.

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