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Radio schedule Saturday 19th June 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 1, Episode 5

Writer Lynne Truss and journalist Rowan Pelling discuss the abdication crisis. Hosted by the least discreet man in Britain, Gyles Brandreth they and team captains, Anthony Holden and Stella Duffy, attempt to avoid litigation in the pursuit of truth in all its guises.

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

Snap

Series 2, Episode 3

Doug and Molly try to bury their differences to find out what's wrong with their son Ryan.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 3, Episode 6 - Ghengis Khan

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Peter Frankopan and comedian Phil Wang in the 12th century to meet one of the most feared conquerors in world history, Genghis Khan.

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

Breaking The News

Series 19, Episode 1 - Euro's Special

Des Clarke begins the latest series with a special edition covering the delayed Euro 2020. He is joined by Jim Smith, Val McDermid, Maisie Adam & Mark Nelson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Big Jim And The Figaro Club. Big Jim (Norman Rossington). Copyright: BBC

Big Jim And The Figaro Club

Episode 1 - Transport Of Delight

Demobbed Old Ned heads south after the war and joins a special construction team.

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 21, Episode 2

Sir Chris Whitty has been working closely with the Prime Minister for well over a year, but what's it really been like?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Episode 1 - The Rhythms of the Earth

Audrey tries to educate Devere in the ways of the Lord of the Manor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 1, Episode 1

Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes report on the new jingles for Radio 4's Today; the BBC Symphony Orchestra's rendition of Whigfield's Saturday Night; the end of the shipping forecast; and more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Roger McGough

Sounding Off With McGough

Episode 1

Roger McGough looks at life, love, happiness, heroes, villains and embarrassing relations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cough In The Loft

John hears a strange noise in the loft, and is prepared to wait as long as it takes to track down its source.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Mel And Sue Thing

The Mel And Sue Thing

Episode 1

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins's comedy show offers wisdom from the Old Biddies, grace from Cliff and Delia, plus the usual laughs, songs and silliness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 3, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Charles enters the world of showbiz when he finds himself representing the latest 'star' from Big Brother.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Women Talking About Cars. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Women Talking About Cars

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunders talks to Victoria Coren Mitchell about her life and some of the cars she has driven along the way.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Andrew Maxwell

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Series 1, Episode 3

Comics in Auckland, Bahrain and New York perform to an audience in London.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 3, Episode 3

The intrepid Questers continue their search for the sword. They find themselves trapped in a mine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketch comedy show from the same stable as And Now In Colour. Written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw, Melanie Giedroyc and this week's special guest, Leslie Phillips.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 2, Episode 4

Diane, Joe and David have to do 30 minutes of community service as punishment for their crimes against radio. Aled Jones is their probation officer and he has a list of things they have to do before the end of the show. At least, that's what he says...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 1, Episode 1

Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes report on the new jingles for Radio 4's Today; the BBC Symphony Orchestra's rendition of Whigfield's Saturday Night; the end of the shipping forecast; and more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Roger McGough

Sounding Off With McGough

Episode 1

Roger McGough looks at life, love, happiness, heroes, villains and embarrassing relations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:45am (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cough In The Loft

John hears a strange noise in the loft, and is prepared to wait as long as it takes to track down its source.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Mel And Sue Thing

The Mel And Sue Thing

Episode 1

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins's comedy show offers wisdom from the Old Biddies, grace from Cliff and Delia, plus the usual laughs, songs and silliness.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry), Martin McCabe (John Bird). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

Series 3, Episode 2 - Big Brother

Charles enters the world of showbiz when he finds himself representing the latest 'star' from Big Brother.

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