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Radio schedule Saturday 11th July 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

The Bigger They Are

The last of Wally K Daly's crime caper comedies. This time, there's a plot to defraud the Bank of England.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 1, Episode 2

Sue Perkins is joined by Nick Revell, Danielle Ward, journalist Grace Dent, and the lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs, Ricky Wilson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Rent. Copyright: BBC

Rent

Series 1, Episode 6

Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 4 - Johannesburg

When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
The Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: BBC

The Boosh

Episode 3 - Jazz

Vince can't make the porpoise derby because his band's on New Faces of Pop and Howard can't relax because he's constantly being visited by the spirit of jazz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 3, The Fans Proposition: The Kiwi band face fan propositions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 1 - Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer joins Marcus Brigstocke to attempt some new experiences, including trying vegan food and watching American sitcom Friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 4, Episode 1 - January The 31st

With reports of his death greatly exaggerated, Ed struggles with the dreaded tax return and surprises the literary world by being alive.

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

Breaking The News

Series 16, Episode 3

Des Clarke is joined by Russell Kane, Ashley Storrie, Mark Nelson and Elaine Malcolmson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 1, Episode 5

Live, uncompromising phone-in show hosted by Gary Bellamy. This week: Healthy eating.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 20, Episode 5

If you don't know what a Kanye West is, then Joan Bakewell will explain all, and Her Majesty the Queen tells us why she's helping out the FBI. There's also a special guest at Downton Abbey, and a new role for Daniel Day Lewis.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 11, Episode 1

Tom Price returns with the show in which he is joined by guests to review the week's biggest stories, with Lloyd Langford, Dane Baptiste and Helen Monks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

The Bigger They Are

The last of Wally K Daly's crime caper comedies. This time, there's a plot to defraud the Bank of England.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Image shows from L to R: Ford Prefect (Geoffrey McGivern), Zarniwoop (Jonathan Pryce), Eddie (Roger Gregg). Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Quintessential Phase, Episode 2 - Fit The Twenty-Fourth

In which an alien race ask Tricia McMillan to work out their horoscopes, Arthur Dent gets some advice, and Ford Prefect discovers The Guide has become much more sinister.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 4 - Johannesburg

When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: BBC

The Boosh

Episode 3 - Jazz

Vince can't make the porpoise derby because his band's on New Faces of Pop and Howard can't relax because he's constantly being visited by the spirit of jazz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 3, The Fans Proposition: The Kiwi band face fan propositions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 1 - Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer joins Marcus Brigstocke to attempt some new experiences, including trying vegan food and watching American sitcom Friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 4, Episode 1 - January The 31st

With reports of his death greatly exaggerated, Ed struggles with the dreaded tax return and surprises the literary world by being alive.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 1, Episode 5

Live, uncompromising phone-in show hosted by Gary Bellamy. This week: Healthy eating.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson's Live Address To The Nation

Episode 4 - Passion

Mark Watson continues his quest to improve the world, nimbly assisted by Tim Key and Tom Basden. Broadcast live from the BBC Radio Theatre. Is passion a dangerous thing?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 12, Episode 6 - Tim Vine interviews Sir Ken Dodd

In the final edition of this series, Tim Vine arrives in Liverpool to interview a bone fide comedy legend - Sir Ken Dodd. Recorded at the Bluecoat in Liverpool, Tim talks to Ken about his long career, the length of his live shows, and performs a Liverpudlian version of Hamlet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Low-Cost Airline Industry

Tom Wrigglesworth asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Ectoplasm

Ectoplasm

Episode 4, The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans: Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound pursuing abducted hillbillies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Image shows from L to R: Ford Prefect (Geoffrey McGivern), Zarniwoop (Jonathan Pryce), Eddie (Roger Gregg). Copyright: BBC / Above The Title Productions

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

The Quintessential Phase, Episode 2 - Fit The Twenty-Fourth

In which an alien race ask Tricia McMillan to work out their horoscopes, Arthur Dent gets some advice, and Ford Prefect discovers The Guide has become much more sinister.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

The Bigger They Are

The last of Wally K Daly's crime caper comedies. This time, there's a plot to defraud the Bank of England.

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