Radio
Radio schedule Saturday 31st August 2019
9am
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again: Bill Oddie marks 50 years since the revue that spawned I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again with three hours of history and hilarity, including the 25th anniversary show.
10:30am30 min
Alex Edelman's Special Relationships
Episode 4 - Teacher and StudentThe comedian is join by guests from Los Angeles to look at the relationship between teacher and pupil from all perspectives.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 17, Episode 4Football and Esports presenter Spencer FC, sports broadcaster Caroline Barker, boxing commentator and journalist Steve Bunce and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
11:30am
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The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 3, Episode 1Mark Nelson leads a panel of some of Scotland's funniest comedians as they attempt to make sense of the world. This week's odd threesome of guests are the international magician and 'stage mentalist" Colin Cloud, comedian and actress Rachel Jackson, and Glaswegian-born comedian Alun Cochrane.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 100, Episode 1The satirical panel game marks its 100th series. Zoe Lyons guest hosts the first episode, and is joined by Geoff Norcott, Katy Brand, Helen Lewis and Andy Hamilton.
12:30pm
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Marriage Lines
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ThresholdNewlyweds George and Kate find themselves locked out of their new flat.
2:45pm45 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present...
Hadrian's Beard, Episode 1 - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Hadrian's BeardThe Penny Dreadfuls tell the story of Emperor Hadrian and his bonkers idea to build a wall across an entire nation (who would do that!?!).
2:45pm
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Holmes And Watford
Episode 1Today a teenager runs out of a shop - surely he must have done something wrong?
7pm
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again, Again: Bill Oddie marks 50 years since the revue that spawned I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again with three hours of history and hilarity, including the 25th anniversary show.
8pm60 min
Beating Hitler With Humour
Writer Timur Vermes explores how the BBC used humour battling with Hitler during the Second World War.
10pm
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It's Jocelyn
Series 1, Episode 3Characters include Dionne Button MP, a power-hungry traffic warden and a bad-tempered couple running a takeaway.
10:30pm
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Revolting People
Series 3, Episode 3 - The God-Given TalentMary is seditious, Cora is secretive and Joshua is stupid. McGurk has a betting scam on the go. Business as usual for Sam.
11pm
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Richard Herring's Objective
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Old School TieRichard asks if it is acceptable to be prejudiced against the posh. With Emma Kennedy and special guest Alexei Sayle.
11:30pm
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Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 1, Episode 4 - LongevityMuch of the world seems to be obsessed with the task of trying to defy age and deny the inevitable, but is there actually a case for not wanting to live too long?
2:45am
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Holmes And Watford
Episode 1Today a teenager runs out of a shop - surely he must have done something wrong?