Schedule Tuesday 18th May 2021
8:15am10 min
The Theo The Mouse Show
Episode 2 - ConjunctionsWendy teaches Theo about joining words and Theo joins a circus.
11:30am30 min
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics
Series 7, Episode 1 - MedusaNatalie tells of Medusa, she of the snaky locks and stony glare. Medusa is truly terrifying, but she wasn't always a monster. She was once the most beautiful of the gorgon sisters, turned into this hideous version of herself by the goddess Athene, after being 'seduced' by Poseidon. Which may make her - literally - the original monstered victim.
4pm30 min
Girl Stuck In Basketball Hoop
Ian Smith leaves no stone unturned as he investigates how a number of girls became stuck in the hoops at his local basketball court.
6:30pm30 min
Alex Edelman's Peer Group
Series 4, Episode 2 - America As It Is NowAlex Edelman looks at how the Biden inauguration, as well as Covid, has changed America and how he got caught up in an election of his own.
9pm60 min
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 6This week, Sara Pascoe invites comedians Katherine Ryan and Ed Gamble, plus Scarlett Moffatt and Gyles Brandreth, into the Comedy Central loft.
11pm30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane
Series 1, Episode 19 - Born At 42, With Richard OsmanFi and Jane chat to presenter Richard Osman. The Pointless and House Of Games presenter joins them to discuss his novel The Thursday Murder Club. He also talks to them about perspectives on ageing, consoling quiz contestants and who might win a Garvey v Glover wrestling match.