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Radio schedule Saturday 9th April 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Satrical sitcom about the bungling civil servants at the General Assistance Department.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The cast of the radio series. Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

A science fiction radio comedy series written by Douglas Adams that started off the H2G2 multi-media franchise phenomenon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
Saturday Night Fry. Image shows from L to R: Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent. Copyright: BBC

Saturday Night Fry

Comedy sketch series, parodying television and radio programmes. Hosted and written by Stephen Fry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

ISIHAC is a self-styled antidote to panel games, in which players are given silly things to do.

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

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 5

Host Des Clarke is joined by comedians Pippa Evans, Keir McAllister and Susan Morrison and journalist Hugo Rifkind for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as the clueless and tactless DJ Gary Bellamy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Emerald Green Show

Episode 1, Celebrations: Emerald Green is a vain, ambitious black woman. Can she really become a chat-show queen?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Gein's Family Giftshop Present.... Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Gein's Family Giftshop Present...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghosthunting

The Gein's gang go on a tour of some of Wales's most-haunted locations to see if they find any ghosts. Will they find a ghost? Probably not. But maybe.

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 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Zoe Lyons, Vikki Stone, Jon Holmes and Freya Parker to present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Peter Tinniswood

Winston

Winston In Love, Episode 1 - I'm In Love, I'm In Love

Newly in love, Nancy is not too keen on recalling past events with old rogue Winston.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 7 omnibus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Satrical sitcom about the bungling civil servants at the General Assistance Department.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The cast of the radio series. Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

A science fiction radio comedy series written by Douglas Adams that started off the H2G2 multi-media franchise phenomenon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Saturday Night Fry. Image shows from L to R: Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent. Copyright: BBC

Saturday Night Fry

Comedy sketch series, parodying television and radio programmes. Hosted and written by Stephen Fry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

ISIHAC is a self-styled antidote to panel games, in which players are given silly things to do.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as the clueless and tactless DJ Gary Bellamy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min version
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 11, Episode 1 - Ed Byrne interviews Al Murray

Irish stand-up Ed Byrne interviews the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray. Ed tackles Al on a vast array of topics from Thackeray's attitude towards the Irish to the thorny issue of offence in comedy via how best to talk to McFly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Poets' Tree

Poets' Tree

Episode 2

Islington poet Paul Hamilton meets a fruit linguist, and visits a young offenders institute to demonstrate the rehabilitative powers of poetry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: BBC

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 2 - 1980s

In this episode Micky takes us through his 1980's, spent running away to New York and being the "international lover and player of the East End."

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Dan Tetsell, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Robins

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2.2, The Dig: Drop in on a 'live' archaeology excavation and visit a very liberal safari park.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1am (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 7 omnibus.

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