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Radio schedule Saturday 26th December 2020

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Life In London

Life In London

Episode 6, An End To Life In London: City living has taken its toll on Jerry, who returns to his roots. Tom feels betrayed by Kate, and Bob is so heavily in debt he is forced to go on the run. Years later, an older Pierce reflects on his youth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Jan Ravens

Nasty Women

Jan Ravens and guests chart the journey of changing attitudes to female satire.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 16

Musician, footballer and presenter Chelcee Grimes, presenter Rick Edwards, sports presenter Holly Hamilton and comic Justin Moorhouse join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Radio 4 11am (repeat)
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 1, Episode 6 - The History Of Chocolate

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Alex Hutchinson and Pointless co-host Richard Osman to take a light-hearted look at the history of chocolate.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 17, Special - Breaking the Year

Few years have had such a lasting effect on all of us, so join Des Clarke and his guests Jim Smith, Janey Godley, Jay Lafferty and Mark Nelson as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year.

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

2020 Christmas Specials

In a change to the usual format, the show listens-in to how the great and good are spending Christmas. Much like everyone else? Maybe not... Mark Drakeford finds a new way of addressing the people of Wales, while Nigel Farage thinks now's the right time for a pub crawl.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Trial Of Father Christmas

The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players present a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.

Radio 4 1:10pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Christmas Special

Joining Sue Perkins for this Christmas special are naturalist, presenter and writer Chris Packham; botanist, presenter and writer James Wong; wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan; and helping Sue to make sense of the amazing funny facts that the experts present is Tony-nominated comedy actor Stephen Mangan.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Musical Life Of.... Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

The Musical Life Of...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Catherine Zeta-Jones

Stephanie Siadatan is Catherine Zeta-Jones in the musical version of her life story. Alongside Michael Douglas (Mike Bubbins) she charts CZJ's journey from Swansea to Hollywood.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Jan Ravens

Nasty Women

Jan Ravens and guests chart the journey of changing attitudes to female satire.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
Two pantomime dames. Copyright: BBC

It's Behind You!

Cultural historian and writer Christopher Frayling explores the rich and surprising history of British pantomime.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Holly Walsh, David Bramwell, Sarah Millican, Stephen J. Dubner. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 8, Episode 1 - Meeting Forty-Four

Joining John Lloyd and new curator Sarah Millican this week are comedian Holly Walsh, the author and adventurer David Bramwell and "Freakonomist" Stephen J. Dubner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 6

Walter continues to be suspicious of his wife's attempts at reconciliation, and the Crumb-Looselys' long-distance relationship steers towards the rocks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 6 - Showbiz

Elis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Episode 2.1: Simon Bligh hosts a selection of stand-up laughs from the Comedy Store, featuring Alan Carr, Richard Morton and Gina Yashere.

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