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Radio schedule Saturday 17th April 2021

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

The Motion Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Graeme Garden chairs the quirky battle of words and wit, with guests Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Simon Bates.

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

Snap

Series 1, Episode 4

Doug's mum is 70, but Molly thinks he'll never manage the party and present without her.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Special

Colin Murray hosts a legends special with comedian and broadcaster Bob Mills, former GB athlete Kath Merry, football journalist and broadcaster Des Kelly & comedian and actor Justin Moorhouse.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 105, Episode 1

Andy Zaltzman and panellists square up to the week's headlines in the first of eight new episodes of the satirical news show. Joining him this time are Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Geoffrey Whitehead

The Architects

Series 2, Episode 1 - Airport

Architects Sarah and Matt journey north in pursuit of an airport contract that will put Sir Lucien and Partners back on the map. Meanwhile Tim tries to buddy up with a TV chef who's fond of the sauce.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: 15 Storeys High. Sean (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

Sean Lock: 15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Entry Phone

Sean gets a new flat mate, Errol.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 3, Episode 1 - Working For A Living

Stephen takes his first steps into working life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The (Almost) Accidental Adventures Of Bell And Todd

Episode 3

Two friends are thrown into a mad and mysterious world by wry narrator Diana.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15pm (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 1, Episode 3

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 5 - Earning Your Corn

Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform, the 168th anniversary of the repeal of the Corn Laws. Meanwhile, Tom tentatively puts a foot on the property ladder.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 23, Episode 6 - A History of Rock

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ross Noble, paleontologist Susie Maidment and geologist Chris Jackson to look at the history of rock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis

Series 1, Episode 2

Radio sitcom in whic Peter Davison stars as a pathologist.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Barry's Lunch Club. Barry From Watford (Alex Lowe)

Barry's Lunch Club

Episode 4 - Inheritance

While Dave Marsh the builder fixes the perilous civic hall roof above them, Barry deals with queries about inheritance tax.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Riot

The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 6, Episode 1 - Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe tries camping in a tent for the first time and watches as much of The Thick Of It as she can stand. Marcus also offers her a Jagerbomb, but will she accept?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Sean Lock: 15 Storeys High. Sean (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

Sean Lock: 15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Entry Phone

Sean gets a new flat mate, Errol.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
What Does The K Stand For?. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

What Does The K Stand For?

Series 3, Episode 1 - Working For A Living

Stephen takes his first steps into working life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The (Almost) Accidental Adventures Of Bell And Todd

Episode 3

Two friends are thrown into a mad and mysterious world by wry narrator Diana.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Hearing With Hegley. John Hegley

Hearing With Hegley

Series 1, Episode 3

The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 5 - Earning Your Corn

Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform, the 168th anniversary of the repeal of the Corn Laws. Meanwhile, Tom tentatively puts a foot on the property ladder.

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