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Radio schedule Saturday 24th 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 4 - Monday On The Beach With George

Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 5, Episode 2 - Eleanor of Aquitaine

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Gabby Storey and comedian Rachel Parris to take a look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 6

Comedian Matt Forde, football presenter Natalie Pike, ITV Chaser and singer Jenny Ryan and sports broadcaster Greg Brady 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 12, Episode 4

Pop star legend Chesney Hawkes shares his story on getting his own back on a national treasure during a cruise, whilst stand-up Rachel Fairburn scares off an international spy before being told off by the most famous musician in the world. Rosco McClelland completes the line up and each of his stories are more bizarre and fantastic than the last, and he seriously doesn't recommend getting a massage on your honeymoon.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 21, Episode 1

Sandi Toksvig, Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Graeme Garden are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Denmark, hair, smells and fish.

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

The News Quiz

Series 109, Episode 2

Andy Zaltzman is joined this week are Ria Lina, Ian Smith, Hugo Rifkind and Esther Manito. They discuss Liz Truss' first international trip as Prime Minister, the pros and cons of electoral reform for Labour, and the art of bluffing on the world stage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (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 2:30pm (repeat)
I Think I've Got A Problem. Image shows from L to R: Dr Boone (Bob Monkhouse), Tom Caine (Graham McPherson). Copyright: BBC

I Think I've Got A Problem

Series 2, Episode 1

In an attempt to rid him of the band that lives in his head, Tom's been sent to a special centre for the entertainingly afflicted. The treatment's going well - until the band can't take any more and make Tom burst into song.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 4, Episode 1

Will a Page 3 girl reveal all? Plus Chelsea Football Club, a message from Mikhail Gorbachev and climate chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Cruiseman

Milton thinks his luck is in when he wins a luxury cruise, but it seems everyone is happy for him to be out of the way.

Radio 4 7:15pm
This Cultural Life. Image shows left to right: John Wilson, James Corden

This Cultural Life

Actor, writer and comedian James Corden reveals the most important people, events and cultural works that inspired his own creativity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 1, Episode 2

John Finnemore reveals the truth behind the war effort (cats), sty construction, and evolution.

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

The Harpoon

Episode 3.2: Handy hints on body language, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 3

Featuring music from Kid British and stand-up from Mark Watson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (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 2:30am (repeat)
I Think I've Got A Problem. Image shows from L to R: Dr Boone (Bob Monkhouse), Tom Caine (Graham McPherson). Copyright: BBC

I Think I've Got A Problem

Series 2, Episode 1

In an attempt to rid him of the band that lives in his head, Tom's been sent to a special centre for the entertainingly afflicted. The treatment's going well - until the band can't take any more and make Tom burst into song.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
The Million Pound Radio Show. Copyright: BBC

The Million Pound Radio Show

Series 4, Episode 1

Will a Page 3 girl reveal all? Plus Chelsea Football Club, a message from Mikhail Gorbachev and climate chaos.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Cruiseman

Milton thinks his luck is in when he wins a luxury cruise, but it seems everyone is happy for him to be out of the way.

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