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ENTERTAINMENT BBC New Comedy Awards 9.00pm ...

1 OCTOBER

NOVEMBER’S RADIO 3 LISTINGS Schedules may be subject to alteration. For up-to-date listings see BBC Sounds and iPlayer 1 SATURDAY 6.30-9am Saturday Breakfast 9am-12noon Saturday Morning 12-1pm Earlier

8 OCTOBER

SNOOKER Xi’an Grand Prix From Tuesday ...

Don’t underestimate the power of television and a passionate star, says Dame Esther Rantzen