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Radio schedule Saturday 22nd July 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 11, Blackmail: Roger Ditchley starts menacing the Fosdyke family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - The George Washington Complex

The Corners, trying to instil into their children the importance of honesty, are unexpectedly faced with situations where at least a delay in the truth would be prudent. They unerringly plump for the less than honest path, with inevitable confusion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Series 3, Episode 2

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 5 - Zheng Yi Sao

Greg Jenner and his guests, comic Ria Lina and Professor Ronald C Po, investigate one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived in Zheng Yi Sao.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
The Real Comedy Controllers. Image shows from L to R: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Mulville, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Real Comedy Controllers

Episode 2 - Satire and Sitcoms

With over 150 years of collective comedy-making experience between them, Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. Programmes featured include Round The Horne, Steptoe & Son, The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show, and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

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

Breaking The News

Series 25, Episode 5

Des Clarke returns for more topical comedy, with guests Janey Godley, Mark Nelson, Alison Spittle and Chris Forbes.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 23, Episode 6

As the by-election results pour in the reactions are only slightly less predictable than the results themselves. Plus Chris Packham finds that his new series, Earth, is not a hit with everyone and The Repair Shop team face their biggest challenge yet.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 11, Blackmail: Roger Ditchley starts menacing the Fosdyke family.

BBC Radio 3 2pm
120 min
Artwork by Martin Brown. Credit: BBC

Horrible Histories: 'Orrible Opera

The English National Opera and conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson dive into the Horrible History of Opera, including music by Mozart, Puccini and Rossini.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - The George Washington Complex

The Corners, trying to instil into their children the importance of honesty, are unexpectedly faced with situations where at least a delay in the truth would be prudent. They unerringly plump for the less than honest path, with inevitable confusion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Series 3, Episode 2

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3pm (repeat)
The Real Comedy Controllers. Image shows from L to R: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Mulville, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Real Comedy Controllers

Episode 2 - Satire and Sitcoms

With over 150 years of collective comedy-making experience between them, Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. Programmes featured include Round The Horne, Steptoe & Son, The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show, and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

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 27, Episode 5 - The Secret Life Of Sharks

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the apex predators of the ocean. They are joined by physiological ecologist Lucy Hawkes, shark scientist Isla Hodgson and naturalist Steve Backshall.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 11, Blackmail: Roger Ditchley starts menacing the Fosdyke family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - The George Washington Complex

The Corners, trying to instil into their children the importance of honesty, are unexpectedly faced with situations where at least a delay in the truth would be prudent. They unerringly plump for the less than honest path, with inevitable confusion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Series 3, Episode 2

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
The Real Comedy Controllers. Image shows from L to R: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Mulville, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Real Comedy Controllers

Episode 2 - Satire and Sitcoms

With over 150 years of collective comedy-making experience between them, Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. Programmes featured include Round The Horne, Steptoe & Son, The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show, and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

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

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 5

This week - The Coming of Cerberus, The Racist Adventures of Portland Bill, and The Spirit of Local Radio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Hils Barker

Star of BBC Radio 4's Radio9 Hils Barker joins Mitch in the studio in the show that plays the funniest songs it can find.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Talking To Strangers. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Lily Bevan. Copyright: BBC

Talking To Strangers

Episode 4

Featuring a deluded restaurant owner, a tour around a school and a relaxation class.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 5 - Singapore

In Singapore Ross discovers an amazing fact about the Japanese invasion of WW2, spots a monkey and realises that his hairstyle is not suited to high humidity.

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 6, Episode 5 - Investigation

Satan deals with a surge of new arrivals, with Scumspawn using Thomas as a 'supply demon'. He also believes to have found Edith's killer - her own best friend, Rosemary. Edith then talks to Satan about Jesus, and learns how he punched Christ in the mouth because of his 'holier-than-thou' attitude.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 3:45am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Fosdyke Saga

Episode 11, Blackmail: Roger Ditchley starts menacing the Fosdyke family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 6 - The George Washington Complex

The Corners, trying to instil into their children the importance of honesty, are unexpectedly faced with situations where at least a delay in the truth would be prudent. They unerringly plump for the less than honest path, with inevitable confusion.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Something To Shout About. Copyright: BBC

Something To Shout About

Series 3, Episode 2

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Real Comedy Controllers. Image shows from L to R: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Mulville, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Real Comedy Controllers

Episode 2 - Satire and Sitcoms

With over 150 years of collective comedy-making experience between them, Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville take on the satire and sitcoms of the 60s and 70s. Programmes featured include Round The Horne, Steptoe & Son, The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show, and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

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