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Radio schedule Saturday 9th May 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 3

With both couples' relationships seemingly over, another bombshell hits: there's a baby on the way. How on earth will the news be received?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Series 8, Episode 8

A long-running BBC Radio 2 sketch show starring Roy Hudd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
All Gas And Gaiters. Copyright: BBC

All Gas And Gaiters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Only Three Can Play

When the Dean insists a new resident is warned about her parking, Noote's playing away threatens to ruin the clerics' board game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Frankie Howerd

Series 3, Episode 6

Frankie Howerd recounts his (fictional) memoirs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 6 - A Bird in the Hand

While cleaning the station, the staff discover a bird not seen in Britain since 1937 nesting on their stretch of railway line.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 17, Episode 34

Presenter Richard Osman, Eastenders actor Jake Wood, broadcaster Lynsey Hooper and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment as they discuss the world of sport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 11 - Count Down

Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Hello, Cheeky!. Copyright: BBC

Hello, Cheeky!

Series 5, Episode 1

Sketch show written and performed by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and John Junkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 1

Mary starts rehearsals and is shocked by 12-year-old Gregory's slide show of Victorian ladies. Meanwhile Esther sends Jonathan out to collect money for the Leicestershire Infertile Males Project but he ends up at The Bricklayer's Arms looking at pictures of elephants with Jan.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Angela Barnes

The News Quiz

Series 102, Episode 4

Helen Lewis, Andy Parsons, Kerry Godliman and Simon Evans join host Angela Barnes for the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 9, Episode 1 - Back From The Antartic

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Peter Baynham

Peter Baynham: Wales's Funniest Writer

Welsh comedy writer Peter Baynham talks about his television career and his life as a Hollywood screen writer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Dent (Simon Jones), Ford Prefect (Geoffrey McGivern). Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Tertiary Phase, Episode 3 - Fit The Fifteenth

In which Slartibartfast teaches Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect the history of the worst wars in the galaxy, the origins of cricket (or rather Krikkit) and Arthur is diverted by a very angry and deadly creature.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Series 8, Episode 8

A long-running BBC Radio 2 sketch show starring Roy Hudd.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
All Gas And Gaiters. Copyright: BBC

All Gas And Gaiters

Series 1, Episode 6 - Only Three Can Play

When the Dean insists a new resident is warned about her parking, Noote's playing away threatens to ruin the clerics' board game.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Frankie Howerd

Series 3, Episode 6

Frankie Howerd recounts his (fictional) memoirs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

Series 2, Episode 6 - A Bird in the Hand

While cleaning the station, the staff discover a bird not seen in Britain since 1937 nesting on their stretch of railway line.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 11 - Count Down

Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
Hello, Cheeky!. Copyright: BBC

Hello, Cheeky!

Series 5, Episode 1

Sketch show written and performed by Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and John Junkin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: BBC

The Boosh

Episode 1 - Stolen

Howard Moon and Vince Noir are slightly hapless zookeepers, but now that someone's started stealing their animals, it's time to spring into action.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
And Now, In Colour

And Now, In Colour

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Great Outdoors

Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Rutger and William Vandyck go on an outdoor holiday.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 3

A horse makes his own packed lunch, a boy's effectiveness as a wolf early-warning system is compromised, an evangelist refuses to tell anyone about Jesus, and advice on how to become the next Zorro.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Earls Of The Court. Image shows from L to R: Lloydie (Stewart Wright), Johnno (Will Adamsdale)

Earls Of The Court

Episode 5 - The Ides Of March

The night of Lloydie's much-publicised toga party is fast approaching. But can Johnno raise his game in time, and play the crucial role in the Ides of March sketch?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:45pm (repeat)
Foley And McColl: The Interview

Foley And McColl: The Interview

Episode 5, Placebo: With times hard, the duo decide to become medical guinea pigs in a bid to avoid destitution.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Dent (Simon Jones), Ford Prefect (Geoffrey McGivern). Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Tertiary Phase, Episode 3 - Fit The Fifteenth

In which Slartibartfast teaches Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect the history of the worst wars in the galaxy, the origins of cricket (or rather Krikkit) and Arthur is diverted by a very angry and deadly creature.

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