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Radio schedule Saturday 19th November 2022

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 2

The 9.27 London to Exeter emotional rollercoaster continues as the train staff's personal embroilments deepen. Now one of the wedding party is joining in the melee. And why are there finger-holes in the muffins?

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 14 - World Cup Special

In this World Cup special, journalist Jim White, sports presenter Kate Mason, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Mike Bubbins join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
Lenin Of The Rovers

Lenin Of The Rovers

Series 1, Episode 2

Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers football club.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 61, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Lauren Pattison who takes us through Matt Hancock's jungle journey; Alfie Brown declaring why "I Love Kier Starmer"; and Jess Robinson as sings us through what makes the perfect Christmas advert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 2, Episode 1 - A Happy Life, Cruelly Re-Kippered

Pip Bin struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent, recently returned from the dead. A plot is afoot to steal Britain's loveliest school, St Lovely's.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 1

Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world, deconstructs a yogurt advert and looks at what happens when a perfectly normal woman appears on television.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Episode 3.1: Mitch Benn presents a comic look at pop music, starting with an ill-fated attempt to break America with his Morrissey-obsessed backing group Robin Ince and the Distractions. The band's tour hits a problem when they are denied entry to the country for singing songs mocking the president and his foreign policy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Heroic Failures

Gelert the dog, anyone who has played rugby for Wales, and William Frost face the vote.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 1, Episode 6 - Fitton

The crew are on their 28th straight day of stand-by, which means sitting around their office and their plane, listening to the rain, and passing the time with games, arguments, and a pursuit of the secret of happiness through apple-juggling.

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 25, Episode 2 - Exploring Our Solar System

The Infinite Monkey Cage teleports to California for this special episode recorded at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Brian and Robin are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
Lenin Of The Rovers

Lenin Of The Rovers

Series 1, Episode 2

Midfield maestro Ricky Lenin's new economic policy kicks in at Felchester Rovers football club.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ethical Filing

Bridget takes her activism to a whole new level. Well, sort of.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan interviews Simon Callow

The talk show concludes with Alistair McGowan interviewing actor Simon Callow.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 3, Episode 5

Adrian is asked to become the new Robson and Jerome; Carole finally comes into some money; the Parisian radio station discusses Australian wine; and Olga goes in search of a job.

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 3, Episode 5 - The Beautiful Game

Satan holds a football tournament in Hell called 'The Underworld Cup'.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Bridget Christie Minds The Gap. Bridget Christie

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 1

Bridget asks who has the best sexism in the world, deconstructs a yogurt advert and looks at what happens when a perfectly normal woman appears on television.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music

Episode 3.1: Mitch Benn presents a comic look at pop music, starting with an ill-fated attempt to break America with his Morrissey-obsessed backing group Robin Ince and the Distractions. The band's tour hits a problem when they are denied entry to the country for singing songs mocking the president and his foreign policy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Heroic Failures

Gelert the dog, anyone who has played rugby for Wales, and William Frost face the vote.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 1, Episode 6 - Fitton

The crew are on their 28th straight day of stand-by, which means sitting around their office and their plane, listening to the rain, and passing the time with games, arguments, and a pursuit of the secret of happiness through apple-juggling.

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