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Radio schedule Saturday 24th August 2019

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
Alex Edelman

Alex Edelman's Special Relationships

Episode 3 - Faith and Uncertainty

The comedian and guests from both sides of the Atlantic look at matters of faith and uncertainty - and not only in religious matters - examining the pros and cons of both.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 17, Episode 3

Sports presenter and TV personality Josh Denzel, football reporter and presenter Lynsey Hooper, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and broadcaster Dougie Anderson join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Rest Is History. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Rest Is History

Series 1, Episode 1

Frank Skinner's new show, with historian-in-residence Dr Kate Williams. The guests are Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.

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

The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Night Party

Tony Hancock plans a party to celebrate the launch of his new radio series, and is convinced to rent a posh residence to hold it in. Unfortunately, he goes to Sid James to find the flat - and he has failed to notify the actual owner...

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Gary Slaymaker. Copyright: BBC

Grand Slam

A tribute to 1978 rugby comedy Grand Slam.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
It's Jocelyn. Jocelyn Jee Esien. Copyright: BBC

It's Jocelyn

Series 1, Episode 2

Characters include Dionne Button MP, a power-hungry traffic warden and a bad-tempered couple running a takeaway.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Funny From The Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Funny From The Fringe

2019, Episode 3

An update from the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Richard Herring's Objective. Richard Herring. Copyright: BBC

Richard Herring's Objective

Series 2, Episode 3 - Page Three

Richard debates whether Page Three is something that we should celebrate, or consign to the dustbin of history.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Tom Basden. Copyright: Impatient Productions

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 1, Episode 3 - Money

Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off and how each impacted his personality.

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