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Radio schedule Saturday 9th March 2019

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
James Veitch's Contractual Obligation. James Veitch. Copyright: BBC

James Veitch's Contractual Obligation

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Dark Web

James is tasked with examining the Dark Web but soon clashes with his producer. In James' mind the BBC's rules are made to be broken. The BBC takes a very different view.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 16, Episode 25

Colin Murray acts as judge and jury as Pat Nevin, Lynsey Hooper, Steve Bunce and Paul Sinha fight for punditry points whilst discussing the sporting stories of the week.

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

Breaking The News

Series 12, Episode 2

Des is joined by Jo Caulfield, Catriona Shearer, Raymond Mearns and Marc Jennings.

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

The Now Show

Series 54, Episode 3

This week Neil Delamere visit the Groom Academy, Flo & Joan sing a song for International Women's Day and Marcus Brigstocke asks 'do we get the politicians we deserve?'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
Ed Byrne. Copyright: BBC

I'm Only Joking

Comedian Ed Byrne investigates the archive for offensive comedy while exploring the idea of censorship and who should control it.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 1, Episode 4

Bridget Christie gives a very personal take on the state of modern feminism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Liam Williams - Ladhood

Liam Williams - Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 4 - House Party

Misanthropic comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs through evocative monologues and flashback scenes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
28 Acts In 28 Minutes

28 Acts In 28 Minutes

Episode 2.2: Quickfire comedy show, in which a succession of acts perform minute-long routines. Presented by John Humphrys.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (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.

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