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Radio schedule Saturday 14th May 2022

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

1834

Episode 3 - Strong Continental Lager

What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager. Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Wedding

Anthony is cock-a-hoop when asked out of the blue to be best man at a friend's wedding. Problem is, he hasn't seen this friend since they were at school together and Damien isn't entirely convinced that Anthony has been invited purely because of his 'excellent presentation skills'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 3, Episode 2 - Marriage

Is it all romance and flowers and living in harmony? Or is it in fact the most commercial of transactions, riddled with economic calculations from beginning to end. And talking of the end, what are the economic effects of divorce on the ex-happy couple?

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 39

BBC Sport presenter Holly Hamilton, football broadcaster Mina Rzouki, journalist John Cross and comedian Elis James 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 3

This week Mark it's an unofficial celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest. Winner of the contest in 1981 with Bucks Fizz, Cheryl Baker shares her stories of forming the band and the excesses of their success. Eurovision superfan Craig Hill tells his story about his first visit to the event, and what happened when he was on tour in Australia, whilst stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald isn't that fussed about Eurovision. Jamie, however, has a couple of cracking stories about his life in Aberdeen and what happens when people think his dog is actually a guide dog.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 1

Mary starts rehearsals and is shocked by 12-year-old Gregory's slide show of Victorian ladies. Meanwhile Esther sends Jonathan out to collect money for the Leicestershire Infertile Males Project but he ends up at The Bricklayer's Arms looking at pictures of elephants with Jan.

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

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 4

Andy Zaltzman is joined this week by Mark Steel, Amy Gledhill, Michael Deacon and Angela Barnes to reflect on the State Opening of Parliament and to say farewell to the iPod.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Tomorrow, Today!. Nigel Lavery (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

Tomorrow, Today!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dr Chaotica And The Rise Of The Atomic Man-Bees

Studio manager Colin Franks has sadly died and his 'suspicious' death provokes mixed reactions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Alan Partridge interviews some top sporting stars and their groin strain problems, Kevin Smear investigates care in the community, and Monsignor Treeb-Lopez looks at God in the form of cleaning dishes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

Series 4, Episode 2

Radio show in which David Baddiel, Rob Newman, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis provocatively undress various issues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 1, Episode 1

Featuring the massive and fierce Bhangra Muffins and His Most Serene Calmness the Guru Maharishi Yogi and his transcendental animal impressions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Wedding

Anthony is cock-a-hoop when asked out of the blue to be best man at a friend's wedding. Problem is, he hasn't seen this friend since they were at school together and Damien isn't entirely convinced that Anthony has been invited purely because of his 'excellent presentation skills'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 3, Episode 2 - Marriage

Is it all romance and flowers and living in harmony? Or is it in fact the most commercial of transactions, riddled with economic calculations from beginning to end. And talking of the end, what are the economic effects of divorce on the ex-happy couple?

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

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 6

This week Starmer's Survival, Black Rod enters, Doctor Who vs The Racists, Ambient Spaghetti, and Things Go Backwards.

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

4 At The Store

Series 1, Episode 2

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 1 - Steven Seagal

Comedian Thom Tuck unearths 27 sub-masterpieces of straight-to-DVD action films from Steven Seagal, and draws parallels to these underrated gems with tales from his own life.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Early Specials - Europigeon

John's Pigeons In Flight is selected as the British entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

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

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 2

The Odd Half Hour is the show that looks at that pains of modern life. This week's sketches include how to name your baby, and is there anything 'easier done than said'?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Alan Partridge interviews some top sporting stars and their groin strain problems, Kevin Smear investigates care in the community, and Monsignor Treeb-Lopez looks at God in the form of cleaning dishes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Mary Whitehouse Experience. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

Series 4, Episode 2

Radio show in which David Baddiel, Rob Newman, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis provocatively undress various issues.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 1, Episode 1

Featuring the massive and fierce Bhangra Muffins and His Most Serene Calmness the Guru Maharishi Yogi and his transcendental animal impressions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (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.

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