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Radio schedule Saturday 7th January 2017

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Colin Murray

Fighting Talk

Series 14, Episode 15

With former GB Badminton player and Olympic silver medallist Gail Emms, journalist Thom Gibbs, former Leicester and Warwickshire Cricketer Charles Dagnall and comedian Bob Mills.

Radio 4 2:30pm
60 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Special - Now The Twelfth Night Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present their unique take on Shakespeare's classic, Twelfth Night, using 'archive' extracts from various productions of the play alongside commentary from theatrical and academic experts and some of the greatest Shakespearean actors.

Radio 4 3:30pm
30 min
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Rob (Alastair Mackenzie), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Pilot, Episode 1 - The Only Way Is Ethics

Mitch struggles to maintain professional confidentiality when Ellie arranges a date with one of his clients, womanising Rob. Meanwhile, Will and Louisa are in bitter competition as they try to give up smoking together. Quitting 'buddies' they are not, and poor Morris is very much caught in the crossfire.

Radio 4 4pm
30 min
Hold The Front Page. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Hold The Front Page

A Radio 4 panel show about local newspapers, hosted by Sue Perkins.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
Time Spanner. Image shows from L to R: Mr Mergatroid (Jeremy Limb), Martin Gaye (Simon Kane), Daniel Kraken (David Mitchell), Laika (John Finnemore), Gabbie (London Hughes), Angel (Belinda Stewart-Wilson). Copyright: BBC

Time Spanner

Episode 1

Martin's 40th Birthday is marked by two life-changing events: falling in love and being the first human ever to orbit all time and space chased by an angry angel.

Radio 4 7pm
15 min
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 1, Episode 1 - Inspection

Escape rates have gotten out of control and so the government has decided to send two inspectors to look things over. Will Harry and his team survive their strenuous checks?

Radio 4 10:15pm
15 min
Life On Egg. Image shows from L to R: Ann (Karen Bartke), Harry (Harry Hill), Peter (Marek Larwood). Copyright: BBC

Life On Egg

Series 1, Episode 2 - CCTV

Resources are limited at The Egg. When there is an incident within the prison, Harry is forced to record it in watercolours. That's why he is delighted when he receives a brand new CCTV system to monitor goings-on within The Egg. But the system soon malfunctions... and Harry has to think quickly to save the sanity of his team.

Radio 4 10:30pm
30 min
Jake Yapp. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne

Jake Yapp Saves Humanity In 28 Minutes

Jake Yapp satirises popular culture.

Radio 4 11:30pm
30 min
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Episode 1 - Pilot

Matt is leaving home for the first time to move in with Jess, his best friend from school. Matt's parents are worried, particularly his dad - they have always done everything for him.

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