Radio
Radio schedule Saturday 27th August 2022
8:30am
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North By Northamptonshire
Series 2, Episode 6Norman may have stopped the parade, but the festival must go on. Meanwhile Helen has news for Jan and Frank, and love blossoms for a most unlikely couple.
9am
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Take It From June - June Whitfield
June Whitfield talks to radio drama director Enyd Williams about her long career in radio, spanning over 60 years.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 20, Episode 4GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, sports broadcaster Kate Mason, journalist Thom Gibbs and former cricketer Charles Dagnall join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.
12pm
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The Golden Age
Episode 1A series of mysterious deaths brings the police to the BBC. What could be causing people to die in front of their wireless sets?
12:30pm
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Party's Over
Series 2, Episode 5 - The CrownDrama follows Henry in the form of an actor trying to get under his skin.
12:30pm
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The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Series 2, Episode 1 - The BanquetThe author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration.
2pm
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Chain Reaction
Series 4, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate interviews David TennantCatherine Tate takes the host's chair as she talks to David Tennant.
2:30pm
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What Does The K Stand For?
Series 3, Episode 1 - Working For A LivingStephen takes his first steps into working life.
3pm
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Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music
Episode 2.1, Is It Time for a Relaunch and Glorious Comeback?: The comedian takes a mind-bending trip through the history of pop music, considering the fine art of making a comeback. Robin Ince has a few suggestions and Alfie Joey can't keep quiet about Lindisfarne, while Mitch decides a new look will do his career wonders.
3:30pm
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Old Harry's Game
Series 2, Episode 6 - Too FarSatan forces Scumspawn to eat himself, and he releases the grand unifying theory into the world under the Professor's name.
6pm
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The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 12, Episode 1This week, Lynn Ferguson returns to BBC Radio Scotland for a flying visit, bringing her son along for his very first job at the festival. Australian drag act Reuben Kaye has had a flying festival, and shares his stories of celebrity weddings and of mistaken identity with Basil Brush. Completing the panel is Canadian stand-up John Hastings, how brings a new level of competitiveness to the game. He's just started a new relationship, and demonstrates his deep knowledge of AC/DC.
7pm
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Take It From June - June Whitfield
June Whitfield talks to radio drama director Enyd Williams about her long career in radio, spanning over 60 years.
10pm
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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
Series 3, Episode 4Alex and the band tackle the themes of money, shopping and consumerism with an advert for milk, a sea shanty and a song about cheese dreams. They're joined by special guests Adam Buxton and saxophonist Pedro.
10:30pm
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Chain Reaction
Series 4, Episode 2 - David Tennant interviews Richard WilsonDavid Tennant interviews Richard Wilson, who stars in the new Dr Who episode 'The Empty Child'.
11pm
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11:30pm
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Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 8, Episode 2 - Spartan WomenDancing, sport, singing and poetry: all part of the education of Spartan women. By the standards of the Ancient World, they had it good. With Professor Edith Hall.
11:30pm
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Life: An Idiot's Guide
Pilot, Episode 1 - Getting AwayStephen K Amos hosts a selection of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's best stand-up comedians to present an Idiot's Guide to "Getting Away". With guest stand-up from W. Kamau Bell, Susan Calman, Tim FitzHigham, Josie Long and Simon Munnery.
2am
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Chain Reaction
Series 4, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate interviews David TennantCatherine Tate takes the host's chair as she talks to David Tennant.
2:30am
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What Does The K Stand For?
Series 3, Episode 1 - Working For A LivingStephen takes his first steps into working life.
3am
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Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music
Episode 2.1, Is It Time for a Relaunch and Glorious Comeback?: The comedian takes a mind-bending trip through the history of pop music, considering the fine art of making a comeback. Robin Ince has a few suggestions and Alfie Joey can't keep quiet about Lindisfarne, while Mitch decides a new look will do his career wonders.
3:30am
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Old Harry's Game
Series 2, Episode 6 - Too FarSatan forces Scumspawn to eat himself, and he releases the grand unifying theory into the world under the Professor's name.