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Radio schedule Saturday 30th April 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
1834. Copyright: BBC

1834

Episode 1 - What Century Are You Living In?

After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

At Home With The Snails is a radio sitcom written by and starring Gerard Foster as a man who is obsessed with snails.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 37

Broadcaster and former cricketer Charles Dagnall, sports broadcaster Kate Mason, editor of The Big Issue Paul McNamee and comedian Danny Mcloughlin 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 11, Episode 1

John Gordon Sinclair has a soft spot in the heart of Scotland for his role in Gregory's Girl, and his stories of getting tangled up with the biggest film star in the world don't disappoint. Style icon Toyah Willcox has also been rubbing shoulders with royalty, and tells some incredible stories about her current and past showbiz lifestyle. Punching above his weight is Scottish comedian Gareth Waugh, who at the ripe old age of 31 is beginning to feel the ravages of time. Mark Nelson hosts.

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

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 2

In the 1,000th episode of the satirical panel game, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andy Hamilton, Isabel Hardman, Des Clarke and Celya AB.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Episode 2 - Home Is The Hero

Thelma isn't happy that Terry and Bob have rekindled their friendship and she is worried that Terry will cause Bob to have second thoughts about their wedding. Terry starts to feel homesick for the army as his family don't exactly welcome him back with open arms.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm (repeat)
The Aberystwyth Stand-Up Show. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

The Aberystwyth Stand-Up Show

2021, Episode 2

Priya Hall, Robin Morgan and Frank Foucault in a night of stand-up comedy from the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival, hosted by Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm
30 min
Leroy Brito

Leroy Brito - Almost Famous

Recorded over two nights at the iconic Wales Millennium Centre, Leroy has a lot to get off his chest as he discusses his new found micro celebrity status, the joys of newly married life and the pains of turning 40.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Tim Key

Tim Key's Suspended Sentence

Comic documentary in which Tim Key looks at what makes a great opening line in a novel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Our Woman In Norton Tripton. Ros Moss (Jenny Eclair). Copyright: BBC

Our Woman In Norton Tripton

Ros Moss is a jaded community website journalist, who ends up working for loathed ex-sister-in-law who runs the local tourist website.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

The Sinha Carta

Paul Sinha looks at Magna Carter, explains its contents, ommissions, and suggests some new additions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (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 5

Guest starring Doc Brown, who raps with the band and talks to whales.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

At Home With The Snails is a radio sitcom written by and starring Gerard Foster as a man who is obsessed with snails.

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

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 4

This week, The Terrors of the Earth, Tom Cruise v Alan Titchmarsh, and a questionable pint of Starmerpramen.

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 6

With guest stars comedian Matt Lucas and singer Liane Carroll.

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

Agendum

Series 1, Episode 4 - Threat

The very young, the very old and Stevenage all come under the microscope of talking, collimated by Alexandra Palisades. This eek we cove the addictive video game Deluge, a Twitter storm between Jennifer Lawrence and Stevenage, and a proposal to teach that 7 x 8 = 62.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 1, Episode 1

Jake Yapp and Isy Suttie chat to Sara Barron at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Plus poetry from Rob Auton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
James Acaster's Findings. James Acaster. Copyright: BBC

James Acaster's Findings

Episode 3 - Wheels

This week's episode sees James analysing the stylistic perfection of 'The Wheels on the Bus', refusing to divulge his roulette wheel exploits (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...) and reinventing the Ferris wheel so it's proportionally more thrilling.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Tudur Owen: Where On Earth Is Anglesey?. Tudur Owen. Copyright: BBC

Tudur Owen: Where On Earth Is Anglesey?

Episode 1

Tudur gives us a whistlestop tour of Anglesey history, from ancient invaders to the present day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Tim Key

Tim Key's Suspended Sentence

Comic documentary in which Tim Key looks at what makes a great opening line in a novel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Our Woman In Norton Tripton. Ros Moss (Jenny Eclair). Copyright: BBC

Our Woman In Norton Tripton

Ros Moss is a jaded community website journalist, who ends up working for loathed ex-sister-in-law who runs the local tourist website.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Paul Sinha

The Sinha Carta

Paul Sinha looks at Magna Carter, explains its contents, ommissions, and suggests some new additions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (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 5

Guest starring Doc Brown, who raps with the band and talks to whales.

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