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Radio schedule Thursday 17th August 2023

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Shôn Dale-Jones

Cracking

When Shôn playfully cracks an egg on his mother's head, he has no idea the real-life internet trolls will appear on his doorstep.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 6 - The Mousetrap

Ed manages to secure a role at an independent production company, complete with regular income.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Nick Revell

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Parrot In The Underworld

Anything could happen (and probably will) in a magical realist comedy about Trevor, a talking parrot who takes a trip across the Styx. You won't believe your ears.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Have I Got News For You

A look back at the success of topical comedy quiz Have I Got News For You, with team captain Ian Hislop and producer Jimmy Mulville. They discuss many of the show's most controversial moments, including Bruce Forsyth's "Play Your Iraqi Cards Right", reveal how the series began and pay tribute to the unique brilliance of Ian's fellow captain, Paul Merton. They both also talk about original host Angus Deayton's departure from the show in 2002.

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