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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.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Jail Mates. Image shows from L to R: Gerry (Gary Little), Jenny (Julia Sutherland). Copyright: Dabster Productions

Jail Mates

Episode 0 - Pilot

Jenny, a 40 something adventure-seeking mum forced to move back in with her parents in a posh suburb of Glasgow, registers with a website called Jailmates.com and begins a corresponding with inmate Gerry.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

Episode 1, Body and Soul: At a bandmate's funeral, musicians Roy and George face up to their own mortality.

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

The News Quiz

Series 92, Episode 1

New Year, News Quiz. Jeremy Hardy, Daniel Finkelstein, Angela Barnes and Andy Parsons join Miles Jupp to scrutinise the goings-on behind the week's headlines.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 1, In Training For A Swell: Cocksure Tom and his country cousin Jerry tour the sprawling post-Regency metropolis.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm (repeat)
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Anni (Llinos Mai), Ben (Oliver Wood). Copyright: BBC

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stags And Hens

Think of the worst hen do ever. Double it. Still not there yet. And the stag do is even worse. Anni is on a far-from-magical mystery tour, while poor Ben is stuck in a tent in the woods, with Ifan set on playing pranks.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 1, Episode 2 - Three Star Comfort

Carter Brandon checks in for some room service, but his uncle has other ideas.

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?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Billy Bleach

Curly-haired lad and aspiring stand-up comedian Billy Bleach returns to the Mallard.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Helluva Lot Of Storm Clouds

Cora discovers that she is pregnant, though she and Ezekiel have not yet consummated their marriage. Meanwhile, Mary and Captain Brimshaw can hardly control their passion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

The Al Fayed purchase of Harrods is mocked.

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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Episode 2.3: Stand-up at London's Comedy Store with host Simon Bligh, Ian Stone, Ronnie Golden and Jo Caulfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
A car on a country line. Copyright: BBC

Uncle Mort's South Country

Series 1, Episode 2 - Three Star Comfort

Carter Brandon checks in for some room service, but his uncle has other ideas.

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