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Radio schedule Saturday 29th August 2015

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.5: Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 13, Episode 1

Josh Widdicombe hosts the sports-based panel show. With guests Bob Mills, Martin Kelner, Jennie Gow and Greg Brady.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Des Clarke

Des Clarke Exposed

BBC Radio Scotland stand-up series presented by Des Clarke.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 12 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 15, Episode 3

Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod and Duncan Wisbey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC

The Navy Lark

Series 3, Episode 14 - The Efficiency Expert

Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:04pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Ifan (Dan Rochford), Deiniol (Rhys Ap Trefor), Anni (Llinos Mai), Mami (Rhian Morgan), Ben (Oliver Wood). Copyright: BBC

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Leaving Do

Mami and Deiniol throw a surprise engagement party for Anni and Ben, who may have other less popular plans.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.5: Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 4

The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear - but surely Martinis are OK?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
60 min
4 Extra Stands Up. Copyright: Dabster Productions

4 Extra Stands Up

4 Extra Stands Up With Fred MacAulay, Episode 3

Fred MacAulay hosts the best of 2015's comedy Fringe festival in Edinburgh. Expect some comedians you know, and some you don't.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:10pm (repeat)
Cutler The Lax

Cutler The Lax

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Scottish surrealist discovers ancient Egyptian music and what the Dutch think of British pubs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack interviews Ade Edmondson

Lee Mack interviews fellow comedian Ade Edmondson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra Midnight (repeat)
Tony Robinson

Paradise Lost In Space

Episode 4

The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear - but surely Martinis are OK?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester. Michael Bentine

Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester

Episode 2.5: Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.

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