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Radio schedule Saturday 11th September 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
Whispers

Whispers

Series 2, Episode 5

Lynne Truss and Michele Brown join regulars Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to play the scandalous quiz. Gyles Brandreth presides over subjects for discussion ranging from Robert Maxwell, Piltdown Man and the Moonies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
Snap. Copyright: BBC

Snap

Series 3, Episode 3

Doug and Molly's attempts to rebuild their relationship again after divorce are being hampered by Doug's mother, Annie. Now she seems to be losing her memory.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 4, Episode 3 - Saladin

How does one man protect an empire against multiple crusades? Take a chivalry lesson from legendary leader Saladin. Greg Jenner is with Maria Shehata and Professor Jonathan Phillips.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Special

Presenter and writer Richard Osman, Lancashire and North West Thunder captain and former England cricketer Alex Hartley, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Scotland
11:30am
(repeat)
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 9, Episode 2

This week Mark is joined by a queen of Scottish comedy, Karen Dunbar, who establishes herself as a queen of Abba too. Also on the show, news man Martin Geissler shares his story about meeting the most famous man in the world, and Pippa Evans learns the hard way that whisky is a sipping drink.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Give Or Take

Episode 1

Bank clerk Sam Baker is determined to win the football pools. But he upsets his wife Annabel. Can he win her round?

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

The News Quiz

Series 106, Episode 2

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Olga Koch, Athena Kugblenu and Scott Bennett, as they look at the National Insurance tax hike, the new Texan abortion laws, the Taliban's all male cabinet, Gavin Williamson and Jeff Bezos's investment in a life-extension company.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Nineteen Ninety-Eight

Episode 1

A repeat of this 1987 radio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2pm
(repeat)
My Obsession. Image shows from L to R: Fan (Suki Webster), Danny Heywood (Paul Merton)

My Obsession

Episode 1

A lonely comedian pays a surprise visit to his number one fan. Does he want a date?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30pm
(repeat)
Daniel Barker

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Series 1, Episode 1

Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash makes the move from online to Radio 4, in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:45pm
(repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 1 - Wagner

Can Ralph persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul that Wagner is worth a listen, and not just music for Nazis? Guest starring Harry Enfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
3pm
(repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Plan

Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. Josh has the birth ball and all meditation music but typically, at the crucial moment, disaster strikes.

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 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 3 - Space Archaeology

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Sara Pascoe, Prof Alice Roberts and Dr Sarah Parcak as they find out how space satellites and genetics are helping us uncover our past.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 5 - Singapore

In Singapore Ross discovers an amazing fact about the Japanese invasion of WW2, spots a monkey and realises that his hairstyle is not suited to high humidity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Fat Hog

Cold and weary, the Questers are delighted to discover the Fat Hog, an inn famous for its delicious cuisine. But as is ever the case, all may not be quite as it seems.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 4

Jim introduces Josie as his carer and goes on to explain the format. Jim quickly picks up on a couple of slips made by Josie and winds her up during the first sketch. They demonstrate true democracy through a vote, but "you don't get what you want!"

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Daphne. Image shows from L to R: Jason Forbes, George Fouracres, Phil Wang

Daphne Sounds Expensive

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch trio Daphne present peculiar characters, wacky scenarios, dodgy remarks and curious observations.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2am
(repeat)
My Obsession. Image shows from L to R: Fan (Suki Webster), Danny Heywood (Paul Merton)

My Obsession

Episode 1

A lonely comedian pays a surprise visit to his number one fan. Does he want a date?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30am
(repeat)
Daniel Barker

The Damien Slash Mixtape

Series 1, Episode 1

Multi-character YouTube star Damien Slash makes the move from online to Radio 4, in this new fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:45am
(repeat)
Kieran Hodgson

Kieran Hodgson's Earworms

Episode 1 - Wagner

Can Ralph persuade self-confessed 'enemy of culture' Paul that Wagner is worth a listen, and not just music for Nazis? Guest starring Harry Enfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
3am
(repeat)
Josh Howie's Losing It. Josh (Josh Howie). Copyright: Black Hat Productions

Josh Howie's Losing It

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Plan

Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives. Josh has the birth ball and all meditation music but typically, at the crucial moment, disaster strikes.

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