Radio
Radio schedule Saturday 16th October 2021
8am
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The Motion Show
Series 5, Episode 4Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Boothby Graffoe, Hugh Dennis and Lauren Laverne.
8:30am
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Smelling Of Roses
Series 3, Episode 2 - Promises, PromisesTasked with organising an auction of promises for a posh school, Rosie finds that it's not the parents who are upper-crust so much as the pupils...
9am
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9:30am
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10am
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After Henry
Series 1, Episode 3 - The CowboySarah employs the services of local builder Terry to begin transforming the basement into Clare's new flat. However, both she and Eleanor accuse her of being nasty and suspicious - something that only fires up her suspicions as to Terry's honesty! When little progress appears to be being made downstairs, Russell joins her for a stake-out.
10:30am
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Radio Active
Series 3, Episode 1 - EuroshowRadio Active goes continental with reporters in Berlin, Paris and Madrid doing their bit for European Unity.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 19, Episode 10Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, broadcaster Steffan Powell, The Vixen 'Chaser' Jenny Ryan and comedian Ian Moore join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
11am
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The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Series 2, Episode 6 - The DayThe author tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana.
11:30am
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Breaking The News
Series 20, Episode 1Des Clarke is joined by Stuart Mitchell, Amy Matthews, Elaine Malcolmson & Jamie MacDonald as the Scottish satirical panel game marks its 200th episode.
11:30am
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The WallIt appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 106, Episode 7Andy Zaltzman is joined by Chris McCausland, Eshaan Akbar, Catherine Bohart and Michael Deacon to discuss the COVID report, Boris' holiday, and more Brexit border disputes.
2pm
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Chain Reaction
Series 11, Episode 1 - Ed Byrne interviews Al MurrayIrish stand-up Ed Byrne interviews the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray. Ed tackles Al on a vast array of topics from Thackeray's attitude towards the Irish to the thorny issue of offence in comedy via how best to talk to McFly.
2:30pm
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The Harpoon
Episode 1: Nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys.
3pm60 min version (repeat)
What's Funny About...
Series 2, Episode 4 - Not The Nine O'Clock NewsPeter and Jon talk to John Lloyd and Dr Pamela Stephenson about their pioneering sketch show Not The Nine O'Clock News. They talk us through some of their favourite sketches and reveal how they created their vast array of characters, from Gerald the Gorilla to Janet Street-Porter (and in particular, the interview that Pamela's Janet did with Billy Connolly that would change both of their lives).
7pm
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7:30pm
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8pm
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After Henry
Series 1, Episode 3 - The CowboySarah employs the services of local builder Terry to begin transforming the basement into Clare's new flat. However, both she and Eleanor accuse her of being nasty and suspicious - something that only fires up her suspicions as to Terry's honesty! When little progress appears to be being made downstairs, Russell joins her for a stake-out.
8:30pm
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Radio Active
Series 3, Episode 1 - EuroshowRadio Active goes continental with reporters in Berlin, Paris and Madrid doing their bit for European Unity.
9pm
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The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Series 2, Episode 6 - The DayThe author tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The WallIt appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.
10pm
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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
Series 1, Episode 4Alex Horne is joined, once again, by his own five-piece jazz band for the final in the current series of music and comedy. Kevin Eldon is the guest.
10:30pm
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Chain Reaction
Series 11, Episode 2 - Al Murray interviews Ian HislopAl Murray, creator of the Pub Landlord, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop. Al grills Ian on his early days writing for such comedians as Harry Enfield, asks how we should define the role of the satirist and poses the intriguing question, 'what's it like being sued?'
11pm
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The Curried Goat Show
Episode 5: Comedy sketches, with Will Ing, Dan Gaster, Ben Silburn and guest Paula Wilcox.
11:30pm
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Cowards
Series 2, Episode 3This week's surreal sketches include a dead friend situation, cavemen discussing innovation and design ideas and a large man who needs help applying a lot of deodorant.
2am
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Chain Reaction
Series 11, Episode 1 - Ed Byrne interviews Al MurrayIrish stand-up Ed Byrne interviews the creator of the Pub Landlord, Al Murray. Ed tackles Al on a vast array of topics from Thackeray's attitude towards the Irish to the thorny issue of offence in comedy via how best to talk to McFly.
2:30am
(repeat)
The Harpoon
Episode 1: Nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys.
3am60 min version (repeat)
What's Funny About...
Series 2, Episode 4 - Not The Nine O'Clock NewsPeter and Jon talk to John Lloyd and Dr Pamela Stephenson about their pioneering sketch show Not The Nine O'Clock News. They talk us through some of their favourite sketches and reveal how they created their vast array of characters, from Gerald the Gorilla to Janet Street-Porter (and in particular, the interview that Pamela's Janet did with Billy Connolly that would change both of their lives).