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Radio schedule Saturday 16th July 2022

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

Ayres On The Air

Series 2, Episode 6 - Food

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

A selection of six episodes from the radio versions of the Home Guard sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Galton & Simpson

Little Blighty On The Down

Series 1, Episode 1

A repeat of this 1988 radio.

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 5

Penny Mordaunt has come from nowhere to be in the top five Tory leaderships hopefuls, but much more importantly, she makes her debut appearance on Dead Ringers. The leadership election is analysed in depth, the women's Euros gets a new presenter, and Scooby Doo gets involved in British politics.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 6 - Rommel's Treasures

Fleeing from Tobruk in 1942, the military leader leaves behind a precious box, and Neddie plans to find it.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 4, Episode 1 - There's One Born Again Every Minute

Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Irangate surprise - and ethical robbers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 3

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber discuss childhood sightings of wigs, the revival of the Sedan Chair to make Britain great again and archive of Bette Davis destroying an interviewer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15pm (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 2, Episode 1

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 6, Neil Finn Saves the Day: Following the dramatic split up of the band, Jemaine holds auditions in the toilets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

A selection of six episodes from the radio versions of the Home Guard sitcom.

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 4 - Black Holes

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Eric Idle, Dr Netta Engelhardt and Dr Janna Levin to discover what happens if you throw a cardigan-wearing comedian into a black hole.

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 3

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 6 - Jack Dee interviews Jeremy Hardy

Jack Dee talks to fellow comedian Jeremy Hardy.

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

The Simon Day Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Geoffrey Allerton

Yorkshire poet Geoffrey Allerton performs at the provincial Mallard Theatre again.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 2, Episode 1 - Assistant

With Gary gone, Satan now needs to look for a new assistant. One demon called Scumspawn seems very keen to get the job, but the Devil has other ideas.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Delve Special

Series 4, Episode 1 - There's One Born Again Every Minute

Intrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Irangate surprise - and ethical robbers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 6, Episode 3

Peter Curran and Patrick Marber discuss childhood sightings of wigs, the revival of the Sedan Chair to make Britain great again and archive of Bette Davis destroying an interviewer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Jigsaw. Image shows from L to R: Tom Craine, Nat Luurtsema, Dan Antopolski. Copyright: Avalon Television

Jigsaw

Series 2, Episode 1

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
The Flight Of The Conchords. Copyright: BBC

The Flight Of The Conchords

Episode 6, Neil Finn Saves the Day: Following the dramatic split up of the band, Jemaine holds auditions in the toilets.

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