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Radio schedule Saturday 27th July 2024

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

I Should Say So

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Job

Can the eternal pessimist find work?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10.10, Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tell 'Em The Tale

Lawyer Roger's got an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 4 - Minoan Civilisation

Greg Jenner is joined in Bronze Age Crete by Dr Steve Kershaw and comedian Josie Long to learn all about the ancient Minoan civilisation.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart - TL;DR

Episode 1 - We Need To Talk About Kamala

Joe Biden steps down, Kamala steps up, but what's going to happen next? Puzzled by US politics? We've got you, babes. Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator, and US politics junkie, is our guide through it all; and Professor Sarah Churchwell joins to look deeper into how a younger candidate might affect the vote. Meanwhile, in the TL;DR Sidebar, comedian Sunil Patel throws his hat in the ring to be the Vice Presidential nominee. For both Trump and Harris.

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

I Should Say So

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Job

Can the eternal pessimist find work?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10.10, Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tell 'Em The Tale

Lawyer Roger's got an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.

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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 30, Special - Beastly Bodies - Kids Special

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by special guests Steve Bakshall, Jess French and Adam Kay as their wits are put to the test by curious kids with questions about bodies.

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

I Should Say So

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Job

Can the eternal pessimist find work?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10.10, Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tell 'Em The Tale

Lawyer Roger's got an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 3, Episode 2

This episode finally lives up to the title of the series, by focusing mainly on facts and stories regarding generals. But it's also, somehow, connected to Kevin Bacon, and there's time at the end to take a look at things you probably don't know about Oscar-winning actresses.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 3, Episode 3

Vince Cable rings around to try and get a spot on TV; Russell Crowe reveals himself to be a big fan of Excess Baggage; and Nick Clegg phones various comedians hoping they'll turn up to his party.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Time Of The Week. Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford)

Time Of The Week

Episode 4 - Plastic Surgery, Inducing Childbirth, Sabotage

Can a song induce labour? Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) finds out. Also: women in art, plastic surgery, and industrial sabotage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 3, Episode 6

Walter continues to be suspicious of his wife's attempts at reconciliation, and the Crumb-Looselys' long-distance relationship steers towards the rocks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 3, Episode 6 - Entente Cordiale

French resistance operative Marie-Anne is looking for brave, resourceful and courageous men to help her on an intelligence mission over France. Instead she meets the occupants of Hut 33.

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

I Should Say So

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Job

Can the eternal pessimist find work?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Episode 10.10, Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Brothers In Law. Roger Thursby (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Brothers In Law

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tell 'Em The Tale

Lawyer Roger's got an appointment with his boss, but worries in case the news is bad.

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