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Radio schedule Saturday 26th March 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Spangles 'n' Tights

Episode 1, Pursued by a Bear: The struggles of a Dublin theatrical costumiers. The local nun's drama group offers hope.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 32

Sports pundit and Former GB athlete Kath Merry, ITV Chaser Jenny Ryan, football reporter Aaron Paul and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Typewriter

The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Birthday Present

The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 60, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined this week by Angela Barnes, David Eagle, Katie Norris, Inel Tomlinson and Matty Hudson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC

Chambers

Series 1, Episode 1 - QC at Any Cost

Hellbent on becoming QC at any cost, John Fuller-Carp employs anyone who can help him.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan

State Of The Nations

Episode 1 - Wales

Elis James visits the Lyric Theatre in his home town of Carmarthen, where he is joined by Tudur Owen, Mike Bubbins and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Edge Falls

Edge Falls

Series 2, Episode 1

It's Pink Thursday. In order to attract the gay community to the retail park, Sonya gives a 20 per cent discount if customers come out at the till.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

Episode 1, Malcolm Macdonald's Sideburns: The faded 1970s idol explains his downfall to a bemused Sue Lawley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15pm (repeat)
Bird Island. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Katy Wix), Ben (Reece Shearsmith), Graham (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Mother (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Bird Island

Series 1, Episode 1

Ben loses his watch and logs on to a dating website.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wigan

Mark performs from The Orwell in Wigan, Greater Manchester, where he talks about entering pie eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 1

Music and comedy show with host Alex Horne and his five-piece band. This week, exploring the theme of 'Games'. Guest star Danny Baker sings with the band and champions an instrument that cannot fail to raise a smile.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry interviews Bill Bailey

Lenny Henry interviews fellow comedian Bill Bailey about his journey from lounge pianist to comedy's answer to Jimi Hendrix.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Billy Bleach

The headlining stand-up comedian has not shown up, so newcomer Billy Bleach is called upon to perform an extended set.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 2, Episode 6 - Yankee Diddle

An American visitor is joining Hut 33. He seems to be very wealthy and very gullible, which presents Charles with an irresistible chance to fleece him. Not only does he have more money than sense, but he also happens to be Roosevelt's nephew.

Radio 4 12:15am (repeat)
Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit To Work

In the final episode of the series Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan

State Of The Nations

Episode 1 - Wales

Elis James visits the Lyric Theatre in his home town of Carmarthen, where he is joined by Tudur Owen, Mike Bubbins and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Edge Falls

Edge Falls

Series 2, Episode 1

It's Pink Thursday. In order to attract the gay community to the retail park, Sonya gives a 20 per cent discount if customers come out at the till.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

My Booze Hell, By Little Johnny Cartilage

Episode 1, Malcolm Macdonald's Sideburns: The faded 1970s idol explains his downfall to a bemused Sue Lawley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Bird Island. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Katy Wix), Ben (Reece Shearsmith), Graham (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Mother (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Bird Island

Series 1, Episode 1

Ben loses his watch and logs on to a dating website.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wigan

Mark performs from The Orwell in Wigan, Greater Manchester, where he talks about entering pie eating competitions, living under floorboards, and the radicalism of George Formby.

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