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Radio schedule Saturday 9th September 2023

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

A Right Royal Rip-Off

Sequel to Burglar's Bargains. A pair of robbers plan to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:45am (repeat)
Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib

Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib

Episode 4: Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club, in a programme recorded at the BBC Pebble Mill.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 12 - A Real Family Evening

Robin has won a scholarship to boarding school and this is the eve of his departure, so Jennifer is keen to make his last night at home a rather special one.

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

Something To Shout About

Series 1, Episode 8

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 12 - P.T. Barnum

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Professor Benjamin Reiss and comedian Desiree Burch in the 19th century to meet self proclaimed showman P T Barnum.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 2

Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, presenter Holly Hamilton, the Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Tez Ilyas join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

A Right Royal Rip-Off

Sequel to Burglar's Bargains. A pair of robbers plan to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Noising Up

Noising Up

Series 2, Episode 2

Blasting into politics, news and showbiz. Covering major headlines and sending up big names. Mixing sketch, spoof, song and regular comic characters.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 112, Episode 1

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Providing the answers, hopefully, are, Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, and Zoe Lyons. In this episode, Andy and the panel test the state of schools, the resilience of a reshuffle, and value of vets.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 1:45pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib

Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib

Episode 4: Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club, in a programme recorded at the BBC Pebble Mill.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 12 - A Real Family Evening

Robin has won a scholarship to boarding school and this is the eve of his departure, so Jennifer is keen to make his last night at home a rather special one.

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

Something To Shout About

Series 1, Episode 8

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey. Copyright: BBC

A Right Royal Rip-Off

Sequel to Burglar's Bargains. A pair of robbers plan to steal the crown jewels.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:45pm (repeat)
Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib

Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib

Episode 4: Kenneth Williams entertains with memories of the Singapore Stage Club, in a programme recorded at the BBC Pebble Mill.

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

Not In Front Of The Children

Series 1, Episode 12 - A Real Family Evening

Robin has won a scholarship to boarding school and this is the eve of his departure, so Jennifer is keen to make his last night at home a rather special one.

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

Something To Shout About

Series 1, Episode 8

Radio sitcom about a London-based advertising agency.

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

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 1, Episode 4

Bridget Christie gives a very personal take on the state of modern feminism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 4, Episode 1

John creates an innovative teaching aid, eavesdrops on two guards who really should be paying more attention and has a tale of honour.

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

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 2, Episode 3 - Egypt

In Egypt, Ross performs in a Bedoin tent by firelight in the middle of the desert... the Bedoins aren't really sure why he's there, but the amount of Bedoin tea they make him drink shows he is welcome.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 6 - Napoleon Bonaparte

Mark presents the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a lovelorn general who suffered a run of bad luck in his relationships. He was perhaps the ultimate megalomaniac.

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