Schedule Thursday 10th September 2009
Cold
A Radio 4 Afternoon Play offering about the common cold, class warfare and Cliff Richard set in 1959 at the Common Cold Unit.
Gigglebiz
Series 1, Episode 4Thursday's delights include Ann Teak, the bossy antiques "expert" on the trail of an old and precious jug; Packed Lunch Pete, who tries to get to eat his lunch, undisturbed, at the funfair; The Berito Brothers, jaded acrobats whose routine is interrupted by a small insect; and Rapids Johnson, champion of the natural world, who swots up on his subject at the local library. Meanwhile, weather girl Gail Force reports from the local flower show and Humphrey has his photo taken with Woody.
The Laxian Key
Episode 3Guilt stricken Arnold's call home to apologise for melting Earth is traced. Our planetary decontaminationists are on the run.
Electric Ink
Series 1, Episode 4The paper hires a reality star as a columnist and Maddox must find a way of rewriting her copy without upsetting her.
The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 2 - Rick WakemanIn the hot seat is prog rock legend Rick Wakeman.
Off The Hook
Episode 1Danny starts his first week at university looking forward to fun, parties and girls. He gets an unwelcome surprise when his old school pal Shane - the 'worst best friend ever' - turns up and proceeds to gatecrash his entire university existence.
Jason Manford And Friends
Episode 2Jason Manford showcases the best comedians from the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe. With John Bishop, Shappi Khorsandi, Adam Hills and Jon Richardson.
Katy Brand's Big Ass Show
Series 3, Episode 1Katy Brand is back for another run of anarchic, noisy fun bringing her unique take on some of the biggest names in music, TV and film. The musical parodies this week include Lady GaGa, Kanye West and Coldplay.
Lunch Monkeys
Series 1, Episode 1 - SpacepantsBoss Mike is driven nuts by new girl Shelley who takes a two hour lunch to get a tattoo. Office Manager Gloria is too lazy to do Shelley's induction and leaves it to Darrel - bad move.
Buy Me Up TV
Episode 4When Ewen demonstrates a new language translation computer program, a virus is loaded onto the BuyMeUp TV computer system. Soon customers are getting kinky adult emails. When Tanner realises the viewers actually like these emails, he sets about giving the station a new raunchier image.
Smack The Pony
A double bill of the all-woman sketch show featuring Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan and Fiona Allen.
I've Never Seen Star Wars
Series 1, Episode 5 - Tim Brooke-TaylorTim has to face the embarrassment of buying his first pornographic magazine. He also tries listening to some hip-hop music.
Free Agents
Episode 4Helen ropes Alex in as childcare-expert and nappy-changer when she's forced to babysit her goddaughter for the day.