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Radio schedule Saturday 25th June 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 2, Episode 3 - Travel

Pam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Travel', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 22, Episode 2

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, with guests Ria Lina, Liam Withnail, Jay Lafferty and Stuart Mitchell.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Jack & Millie. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Jeremy Front), Millie (Rebecca Front)

Jack & Millie

Pilot, Episode 1 - Kafka Died at 39

A phone, a strudel and Franz Kafka combine to make Jack and Millie's day rather complicated. The couple also have to get to grips with a French daughter-in-law, gassy beer, Eye-Closing Leon and a married lifetime's-worth of verbal sparring.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 22, Episode 2

Why is Lib Dem leader Ed Davey trapped down a tin mine? What is Ozzy Osbourne doing in the Upsidedown? What sort of hat will Liz Truss wear to impress the people of Northern Ireland? All is revealed.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 3, Episode 1 - Sappho

Natalie Haynes stands up in the name of Greek poet, Sappho.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wroxton Box

Alec is late as usual. But Percy is wearing different socks. Something big is brewing. Michael Palin joins Cabin Pressure actor and writer John Finnemore.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Series 2, Episode 6

Sketch show written by and starring Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Mastersons Go Down

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 24, Episode 1 - Bats v Flies

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series and start by tackling one of the most profound questions in science: which are better, Bats or Flies?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Saturday Night Fry. Image shows from L to R: Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent. Copyright: BBC

Saturday Night Fry

Episode 1 - Pilot

Comedy sketch series, parodying television and radio programmes. Hosted and written by Stephen Fry.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 3 - John Lloyd interviews Phill Jupitus

John Lloyd grabs the microphone to interview his guest Phill Jupitus, comedian, radio presenter and Never Mind the Buzzcocks team captain.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Foley And McColl: The Interview

Foley And McColl: The Interview

Episode 6 - For You The War Is Over

Has Sean's hobby of historical re-enactment gone too far?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 1, Episode 6

Stand-up comedians Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema combine their talents to piece together a rapid-fire and surreal sketch show.

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 3, Episode 4 - Spitfire Poker

The codebreakers of Bletchley Park are in the doghouse again, so to make amends they help raise money for the town's Spitfire fund.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 3, Episode 1 - Sappho

Natalie Haynes stands up in the name of Greek poet, Sappho.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Wroxton Box

Alec is late as usual. But Percy is wearing different socks. Something big is brewing. Michael Palin joins Cabin Pressure actor and writer John Finnemore.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Series 2, Episode 6

Sketch show written by and starring Neil Edmond, Justin Edwards and James Rawlings.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Mastersons Go Down

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.

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