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Radio schedule Saturday 4th September 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 4

Valerie Grove and Geoffrey Durham join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the game that delights in corruption and controversy. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from OJ Simpson to Oscar Wilde.

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

Snap

Series 3, Episode 2

Divorced Doug and Molly try changing their least appealing traits. Life isn't that simple.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 4, Episode 2 - Mary Shelley

Greg Jenner is joined by literary expert Dr Corin Throsby and comedian Lauren Pattison as we explore the life of genre-changing literary icon Mary Shelley.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 4

Football commentator and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin, presenter Charlie Webster, radio and TV presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams and comedian Tez Ilyas join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 9, Episode 1

This week Mark has three stand-up comedians hot off the back of a very different Fringe festival, each with their own amazing stories. Amy Matthews tells her tale of what it is like to be on the menu, Craig Hill serves up a treat in a very wrong way, and Fred MacAulay feels like he's fed 4000 after becoming father of the bride.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Clive Anderson

We've Been Here Before

Episode 2.1: Comedy panel game chaired by Clive Anderson, with guests Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Arabella Weir and Arthur Smith.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 106, Episode 1

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith, Rachel Fairburn, Helen Lewis and Hugo Rifkind to discuss the week's news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
It's Jocelyn. Jocelyn Jee Esien. Copyright: BBC

It's Jocelyn

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dumped

Jocelyn talks about a break-up, a flirty dentist crosses the line and a street magician shows off his skills to the public.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 1 - Queen Eleanor

Continuing their search for the Sword of Asnagar, the Questers find themselves in the kingdom of Premenstrua, ruled over by the beautiful but wildly unpredicatable Queen Eleanor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Series 5, Episode 1 - Wimbledon Special

Anyone for tennis? Radio Active's exclusive 'live' coverage from Court 19.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 3, Episode 1

The peculiar narrator takes a trip through time with Lady Bowie to Ye Olde Wunderlande.

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 4, Episode 4 - US Presidential Campaign

The firm is offered the chance to cross the pond and help with the presidential campaign, and whilst Charles can't resist the challenge of spinning in the land of the dirty trick, Martin decides to stay at home. Could this be the end of a beautiful friendship?

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 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 1 - The End of the Universe

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are back for new series, for now at least, as they take an upbeat look at all the different ways our Universe might end.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ireland

Ross takes in the sights of Sligo, Kilkenny and Dublin where he performs his unique brand of stand-up and tries his hand at playing the penny whistle - but will Irish eyes still be smiling at the end of his act?

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 4, Episode 2 - The Magnificent Five

The search for the Sword of Asnagar is put on hold when the Questers are asked to protect a village that is being constantly being attacked by an evil bandit and his minions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 3

Josie tries to introduce this episode, but Jim takes over to explain the format of the show. The short opening sketch about sudoku shows the pair at their best and they continue to try and outdo one another with 'Fesco', 'Chaitrose' and 'Ainsburys'! The sketches continue to outdo the one before with two naked strangers jumping out of a wardrobe to surprise someone.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketch comedy show written by and starring Jason Forbes, George Fouracres and Phil Wang.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 1 - Queen Eleanor

Continuing their search for the Sword of Asnagar, the Questers find themselves in the kingdom of Premenstrua, ruled over by the beautiful but wildly unpredicatable Queen Eleanor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Radio Active. Image shows left to right: Angus Deayton, Philip Pope, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens

Radio Active

Series 5, Episode 1 - Wimbledon Special

Anyone for tennis? Radio Active's exclusive 'live' coverage from Court 19.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 3, Episode 1

The peculiar narrator takes a trip through time with Lady Bowie to Ye Olde Wunderlande.

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 4, Episode 4 - US Presidential Campaign

The firm is offered the chance to cross the pond and help with the presidential campaign, and whilst Charles can't resist the challenge of spinning in the land of the dirty trick, Martin decides to stay at home. Could this be the end of a beautiful friendship?

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