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Radio schedule Saturday 9th April 2022

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

Spangles 'n' Tights

Episode 3, A Folk Song for Europe: The Dublin costumiers get involved in a rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 34

Comedians Sikisa and Ivo Graham, presenter David Alorka, and sports journalist Thom Gibbs join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
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 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by the voices of Chiara Goldsmith and Luke Kempner. Laura Smyth details her experience working as a remote teacher, and Chris Thorburn looks into the Grammys. Music is provided by Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 16 - A Question Of Reference

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send the rest of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for the 25-pounders.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the ground-breaking sketch show written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw and Sally Phillips. With guest star Michael Winner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bill Bailey interviews Simon Pegg

The baton is passed on again as Bill Bailey takes up the mantle of interviewer and talks to Simon Pegg.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 2, Episode 6 - Consulting

Having nursed Peter through retirement blues, Sam himself succumbs to the dreaded sense of purposelessness. Then Peter gets an ad looking for experienced consultants.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
A Look Back At The Future

A Look Back At The Future

Episode 5 - 2025

Recorded in the 1990s, Kate Robbins, Brian Perkins and guest comedians recall 21st century years yet to happen.

Radio 4 9:45pm (repeat)
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 1

This week, white-warshing, Bob The Qatar Builder, Lad's Army, the musical Westminster Side Story, and what happens when you say Rishi Sunak's name five times into a mirror.

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 3

Alex Horne and his five-piece band explore the theme of love, including songs on chat up lines and romance in Bognor. Guest starring Charlie Baker, who deconstructs a classic love song.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Agendum. Alexandra Palisades (Carrie Quinlan). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Agendum

Series 1, Episode 1 - Breakthrough

A scientific breakthrough, a human rights scandal and Britain's favourite fruit come under the idiot microscope of a team of talking heads, hosted by hostioneer Alexandra Palisades. Topics include the selling of superwater, Noel Edmonds annexing parts of Derbyshire, and the fact that no-one likes oranges.

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

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 6 - Simon Day

Character comedian Simon Day finally performs at the Mallard Theatre as himself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Series 3, Episode 2

The sketch show written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw and Sally Phillips. With guest star Michael Fish.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the ground-breaking sketch show written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw and Sally Phillips. With guest star Michael Winner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bill Bailey interviews Simon Pegg

The baton is passed on again as Bill Bailey takes up the mantle of interviewer and talks to Simon Pegg.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 2, Episode 6 - Consulting

Having nursed Peter through retirement blues, Sam himself succumbs to the dreaded sense of purposelessness. Then Peter gets an ad looking for experienced consultants.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
A Look Back At The Future

A Look Back At The Future

Episode 5 - 2025

Recorded in the 1990s, Kate Robbins, Brian Perkins and guest comedians recall 21st century years yet to happen.

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