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Radio schedule Saturday 2nd October 2021

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8am
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Motion Show

Series 5, Episode 2

Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Miles Jupp, Matthew Taylor and Jo Caulfield.

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

Snap

Series 3, Episode 6

Molly's discovered she's pregnant - it was the unplanned pregnancy when they dated first time round that rushed them into marriage. Is history repeating itself? But how do they explain it to their teenage children? Haven't they learnt anything about contraception during 16 years of marriage?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 8

Former cruiserweight boxer Tony Bellew, sports presenter Josh Denzel, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11am
(repeat)
Things Could Be Worse. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

Things Could Be Worse

Episode 1 - The Blackmail Letter

In this opening episode, a postman delivers a blackmail letter to Harry's house.

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

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 9, Episode 5

Don McLean, of American Pie and Vincent fame, joins Mark on the panel today with a unique look on life and stories of biblical proportions. Not to be outshone, Jane McCarry from Still Game shares a cracking story about how people really do make Glasgow, and Shaparak Khorsandi recalls her family's favourite and most disgusting story. One of the panel even sings, and thankfully, it's not Mark this time.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30am
(repeat)
Radio 4
12:30pm
(repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 106, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Lucy Porter, Angela Barnes, Alun Cochrane and Matt Forde. On the menu this week: the fuel crisis, Labour conference, end of the furlough scheme, Amazon's new house robot and the new Bond film.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2pm
(repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 1, Episode 1

Alex Horne and his five piece band give listeners a Latin lesson, ponder the language that unifies us all and guest David O'Doherty takes listeners for a noisy ride in the Quiet Carriage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30pm
(repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 4, Episode 1 - Ezekiel Is Kidnapped

Samuel's pompous son-in-law Ezekiel is kidnapped by a rebel militia. Can anyone be bothered to rescue him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
3pm
(repeat)
The Sofa Of Time. Image shows from L to R: Parker (Nick Frost), Mliford (Matt King). Copyright: BBC

The Sofa Of Time

Episode 1 - There's Gravy In My Locker

Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
3:30pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mark Thomas Presents

Episode 4

Mark Thomas presents American comedy acts, many making their British debut.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

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 23, Episode 1 - In Praise Of Flies

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by David Baddiel, fly champion Erica McAlister and zoologist Matthew Cobb to sing the praises of those most maligned of all insects, the flies.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9pm
(repeat)
Things Could Be Worse. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC

Things Could Be Worse

Episode 1 - The Blackmail Letter

In this opening episode, a postman delivers a blackmail letter to Harry's house.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
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 6 - The Great Escape

The Questers discover the Sword of Asnagar but are sent to a prison camp when they fall into a trap. Now Lord Darkness will be supreme ruler - but first he has to put on a festival.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: BBC

Cowards

Series 2, Episode 1

This episode features whispering actors, talking elephants, a man trying to build a bridge to France using Lego, and more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2am
(repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 1, Episode 1

Alex Horne and his five piece band give listeners a Latin lesson, ponder the language that unifies us all and guest David O'Doherty takes listeners for a noisy ride in the Quiet Carriage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
2:30am
(repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 4, Episode 1 - Ezekiel Is Kidnapped

Samuel's pompous son-in-law Ezekiel is kidnapped by a rebel militia. Can anyone be bothered to rescue him?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
3am
(repeat)
The Sofa Of Time. Image shows from L to R: Parker (Nick Frost), Mliford (Matt King). Copyright: BBC

The Sofa Of Time

Episode 1 - There's Gravy In My Locker

Milford and Parker arrive in a magical world and embark on a quest.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
3:30am
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Mark Thomas Presents

Episode 4

Mark Thomas presents American comedy acts, many making their British debut.

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