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Radio schedule Saturday 7th May 2022

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

1834

Episode 2 - The Time Machine

Jason decides that the invention of the toasted sandwich maker will sort out his new 19th century life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp-edged topical humour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

The radio sitcom from Hell - literally. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton as the underworld-weary Satan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

The radio sitcom from Hell - literally. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton as the underworld-weary Satan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

An Anglo-American radio sitcom set in Colonial America. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 38

Comedian Bob Mills, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd and BBC Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Trevor's World Of Sport

Sitcom about sports agent Trevor Heslop and his struggle to cope with with work and family. Continuation of the TV series of the same name.

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

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 11, Episode 2

The sun shines on this week's show, with a flurry of jokes and warm front of stories. Weatherman John Kettley reveals some shocking behind the scenes stories from his days presenting on the BBC, whilst legendary songwriter Dean Friedman shares his experiences of living with a famous monkey. Show favourite Ashley Storrie returns to play one of her favourite games, and goes on a blind date she organised herself.

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

The News Quiz

Series 108, Special - Election Special

Andy Zaltzman hosts a vritual special covering the local elections, with guests from all around the UK, with Ian Smith representing England, Ayesha Hazarika for Scotland, Tudur Owen for Wales, and Diona Doherty representing Northern Ireland.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Atkinson People

The Atkinson People

Episode 1, Sir Corin Basin: Actor and raconteur Corin Basin talks to just about anyone who will listen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (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 2:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio. Nina Conti. Copyright: BBC

Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio

Radio 4 stand-up show from ventriloquist Nina Conti.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis

Kiri Pritchard-McLean's stand-up show about not wanting to procreate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
John Peel's Shed. John Osborne

John Peel's Shed

Radio recording of John Osborne's hit 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's sharp-edged topical humour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

The radio sitcom from Hell - literally. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton as the underworld-weary Satan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

The radio sitcom from Hell - literally. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton as the underworld-weary Satan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

An Anglo-American radio sitcom set in Colonial America. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Trevor's World Of Sport

Sitcom about sports agent Trevor Heslop and his struggle to cope with with work and family. Continuation of the TV series of the same name.

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

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 5

This week, tractor porn, Westminster meets The Muppet Show, Keir Starmer goes on Tattoo Fixers, and why Parliament feels like Blackadder.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Series 1, Episode 1

An evening of stand-up comedy without having to leave your armchair, recorded live at London's unofficial national theatre of comedy, the Comedy Store.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Thom Tuck

Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD

Episode 0 - Pilot

Comedian Thom Tuck recounts heart-rending tales of love, loss and the 54 straight-to-DVD Disney movies he's watched which mirror his failures from childhood and beyond.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: BBC

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 6

The commissioning director of the BBC joins Alan and takes listeners' questions. Two environmental campaigners and an aged, outspoken politician complete the line-up.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
A selection of Just William book series spines

Just William... And Richmal

Documentary marking the 100th anniversary of the Just William stories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Odd Half Hour. Copyright: BBC

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 1

Returning for a second series, The Odd Half Hour is the show that looks at that pains of modern life - big and small - with sketches and songs from leading comic talents. Sketches include how the recession is affecting supermarkets, the conspiracy behind celebrity gossip magazines and how Radio 4 is going to rebrand itself.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (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 2:30am (repeat)
Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio. Nina Conti. Copyright: BBC

Yes, Nina Conti Really Is On The Radio

Radio 4 stand-up show from ventriloquist Nina Conti.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Guessable?. Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis

Kiri Pritchard-McLean's stand-up show about not wanting to procreate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
John Peel's Shed. John Osborne

John Peel's Shed

Radio recording of John Osborne's hit 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show.

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