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Radio schedule Saturday 26th November 2022

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

Tickets Please

Episode 3

Love among the train-staff on the 9.27 London to Exeter flourishes. But with the unwelcome addition of Diana's amorous mum. And why is her Dad squashing Carol's muffins?

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 23, Episode 7

Des Clarke is joined by Esther Manito, David Kay, Jay Lafferty and Mark Nelson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Josie Long: Romance And Adventure. Josie (Josie Long). Copyright: BBC

Josie Long: Romance And Adventure

Episode 0 - Pilot

Josie has left her life in London for a better one in Glasgow, the indie band theme park where she will finally be happy and accepted. Her flatmate Darren is just happy having his meals cooked by someone other than his mum. Together they drink tea and wander the streets searching for romance, adventure or a job, making fun of squares and making up games. It's them against the world, or so Josie hopes. How much can you rely on a friend who doesn't want to grow up?

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 5

Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Trevor's World Of Sport. Image shows from L to R: Trevor Heslop (Neil Pearson), Sammy (Paul Reynolds). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Trevor's World Of Sport

Series 2, Episode 1 - Work Experience

The sports agent tackles a footballer who's just issued his seventeenth public apology. He also manages to choose entirely the wrong moment for a burst of honesty about a disabled dog.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgery

DS Nick Mohammed is immersed in the art world when a forgery ring is discovered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

Series 2, Episode 1

Alex now has a job, his own flat and a girlfriend. He has also overcome his obsession with snails. But he is left traumatised by news of his parents' death, and fears that he may return to his old ways.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 1, Episode 1

Paul Sinha in the lounge, Milton Jones in the bedroom and Glenn Tilbrook in the kitchen provide music and nourishment in the shape of Welsh rarebit. Pippa Evans, as singer-songwriter Loretta Maine, lends a hand too.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30pm (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 1 - Lost And Found

A flood at Tom's family home makes him reflect on what is important to keep and what is not.

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 3 - Hunting For Exoplanets

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince continue their LA science adventure as they visit Caltech in Pasadena. They are joined by Eric Idle, planet-hunters Jessie Christiansen and Tiffany Kataria and cosmologist Sean Carroll to chat about the search for exoplanets.

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

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 2, Episode 3

Bridget tries to find a feminist icon who does not want to replace the word 'feminism' with 'bootylicious', discusses how adverts have ruined her sex life and why twitter is a sexist's natural habitat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Bussmann And Quantick Kingsize

Bussmann And Quantick Kingsize

Episode 1: Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick from London's Imperial Rooms.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Laura Solon

Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking

Series 3, Episode 6

Gwynneth takes up a new position at a budget airline check-in desk; Carole moves into the world of television; The Lady from The House explains her Mind Dragon game; and Olga the tyrant joins a dating agency.

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 6 - The Final Reckoning

When God learns that all kinds of rules are being broken in Hell, he sends down some archangels to check out what is going on.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2am (repeat)
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed

Series 2, Episode 1 - Forgery

DS Nick Mohammed is immersed in the art world when a forgery ring is discovered.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30am (repeat)
At Home With The Snails. George (Geoffrey Palmer)

At Home With The Snails

Series 2, Episode 1

Alex now has a job, his own flat and a girlfriend. He has also overcome his obsession with snails. But he is left traumatised by news of his parents' death, and fears that he may return to his old ways.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3am (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 1, Episode 1

Paul Sinha in the lounge, Milton Jones in the bedroom and Glenn Tilbrook in the kitchen provide music and nourishment in the shape of Welsh rarebit. Pippa Evans, as singer-songwriter Loretta Maine, lends a hand too.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups. Tom (Tom Wrigglesworth). Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups

Series 2, Episode 1 - Lost And Found

A flood at Tom's family home makes him reflect on what is important to keep and what is not.

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