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Radio schedule Saturday 5th August 2023

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 7 - Nell Gwyn

We're travelling back to 17th century England with one of the first actresses in comedy and a mistress to King Charles II, Nell Gwyn.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
Beyond The Fringe. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett. Copyright: BBC

Behind Beyond The Fringe

Four young men are brought together to stage a late night revue for the Edinburgh Festival; Beyond The Fringe is born & comedy will never be the same again.

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 27, Episode 7 - Cosmic Dust

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about dust that is raining down on Earth from space. They are joined by planetary scientists Matthew Genge and Penny Wozniakiewicz and comedian Alan Davies.

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

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 7

This week - Bad Blood, Trump's Troubles, and Jordan Henderson of Arabia.

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