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Radio schedule Monday 23rd September 2019

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Lenny Henry

Who Am I, Again?

Episode 1

Lenny Henry tells the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame in his long-awaited autobiography. Today, we begin with one of his biggest inspirations - his mother.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 20, Episode 2 - Clever Creatures

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and author Danny Wallace, Ornithologist Professor Tim Birkhead and marine biologist Helen Scales to look at animal intelligence.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Beth Granville. Copyright: Alex Brenner

Foiled

Series 3, Episode 3 - Everything's Casts

Richie records a podcast and there's sabotage at the rugby. God uncle Derek to the rescue!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 85, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons challenges Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation on a range of topics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
Andrew Maxwell

The News Quiz

Series 100, Episode 4

Andrew Maxwell chairs the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous newspaper cuttings sent in by listeners. With guests Helen Lewis, Lucy Porter, Lloyd Langford and Alun Cochrane.

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