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Radio schedule Saturday 18th March 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Wannabe

When young Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her pushy mother glimpses a glittering future.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 1, Episode 10

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

Episode 5: When faced with a financial shortfall, Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 30

Presenter Holly Hamilton, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, sports presenter Kate Mason and comedian Josh James join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

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

Breaking The News

Series 24, Episode 5

Des Clarke is joined by Ashley Storrie, Daliso Chaponda, Marjolein Robertson and Ray Bradshaw.

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

The Now Show

Series 62, Episode 1

Steve Punt presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With guests Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Jason Forbes, Gemma Arrowsmith & Ed MacArthur.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Wannabe

When young Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her pushy mother glimpses a glittering future.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 1, Episode 10

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

Episode 5: When faced with a financial shortfall, Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Wannabe

When young Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her pushy mother glimpses a glittering future.

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 26, Episode 5 - How Far Can The Human Body Go?

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk about the science of human endurance. They are joined by evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod, biochemist Polly McGuigan, former gold medal-winning athlete Sally Gunnell, and comedian Russell Kane.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 1, Episode 10

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

Episode 5: When faced with a financial shortfall, Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.

Radio 4 9:45pm (repeat)
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 8, Episode 6

This week - PoliceMen Behaving Badly, Suella Braverman Thinks of a Number with Johnny Ball, and Gary, Gary, Gary.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. John Finnemore. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 3, Episode 1

This first episode of the series addresses the kind of animals that don't get sanctuaries; why the train manager needs to see the train driver; and why people literally shout at the radio?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Matt Berry

I, Regress

Series 2, Episode 1

Matt Berry returns in the surreal and dark regression therapist comedy series.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
The In Crowd

The In Crowd

Episode 5: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Jon Long. Copyright: Mark Dawson

Extinction Compendium

Enviro-comedy. The topic... Plastic. Scourge of the planet, or synthetic scapegoat?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management. Will (Will Smith). Copyright: BBC

Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management

Episode 4

Will enlists the help of explorer Rebecca to try to become more adventurous, but has trouble venturing out of his front door because of his strange neighbour.

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

Wannabe

When young Kelly is selected for a new all-girl band, her pushy mother glimpses a glittering future.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
We're In Business. Image shows from L to R: Dudley Grosvenor (Peter Jones), Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

We're In Business

Series 1, Episode 10

Classic radio sitcom starring Peter Jones and Harry Worth.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Whack-O!. Professor Edwards (Jimmy Edwards). Copyright: BBC

Whack-O!

Episode 5: When faced with a financial shortfall, Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans are scuppered unless he can find a wife.

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