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Radio schedule Saturday 17th September 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson)

The Break

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Mystery of Room 66

To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an escape room. But no-one expects a puzzle set by Death himself.

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

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 12, Episode 3

This week it's a Scot Squad special, featuring three of the show's funniest stars. Darren Connell and Karen Bartke are national treasures, and tell stories about how starring in the BBC Scotland hit show hasn't affected their lives at all, besides tattoos and minor fires. Julie Wilson Nimmo completes the line-up with a cracking story about acting classes in LA, and her competitive streak comes to the fore in the unexpected rounds.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
To Hull And Back. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Maureen Lipman), Sophie (Lucy Beaumont)

To Hull And Back

Series 2, Episode 1 - This Must Be It

It seems that Sophie might be about to escape the family home and the clutches of her overprotective mother. Will an acting audition be the break Sophie has been waiting for?

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

The News Quiz

Series 109, Special - Queen Elizabeth II Special

Series 109 starts with a special edition of The News Quiz reflecting on the passing of her majesty the Queen. Andy is joined by Lucy Porter, Steve Punt, Ayesha Hazarika and Zoe Lyons to discuss this historic week.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
1835. Copyright: BBC

1835

Episode 1 - All At Sea

Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank

The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Series 3, Episode 6

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 3, Episode 1 - Youth

Simon looks at youth - the period in life when the young suddenly disengage from the home unit and plummet from the safety of the family nest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 3, Episode 6

Alex and the band explore the theme of miscellaneous mysterious things. With songs about aliens, de ja vu and life from a fly's perspective. They're joined by guest comedian Terry Alderton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 1, Episode 1

John Finnemore, writer and star of Cabin Pressure returns to Radio 4 with half an hour of sketches. This week's show sees a big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV executive, and a tiger with a gun.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Harpoon

The Harpoon

Episode 3.1: The Empire's favourite is back with a special wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure magazine.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 2

Rhod, Lloyd, Greg and Sarah are joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane and the band Athlete.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank

The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
The Consultants

The Consultants

Series 3, Episode 6

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

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Simon Evans Goes To Market. Simon Evans. Copyright: BBC

Simon Evans Goes To Market

Series 3, Episode 1 - Youth

Simon looks at youth - the period in life when the young suddenly disengage from the home unit and plummet from the safety of the family nest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 3, Episode 6

Alex and the band explore the theme of miscellaneous mysterious things. With songs about aliens, de ja vu and life from a fly's perspective. They're joined by guest comedian Terry Alderton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To Know

After Sir Humphrey admits to not telling Hacker things on the basis that "there are certain things it is best for a minister not to know", Hacker demands that he is told everything. Sir Humphrey complies, and soon gives him everything - including details of stationary requisitions.

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