Schedule
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Early
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00:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2014, The American Lover
2/5 Rebecca Hall reads Rose Tremain's shortlisted story about a transgressive love affair.
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00:30
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
2/5 Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery.
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00:45
Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 2
2/5 The 1947 play All My Sons achieves major success.
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01:00
Quote... Unquote—30/07/2003
Nigel Rees hosts Martin Kelner, Gervase Phinn, Tricia Stewart and Jayne Tunnicliffe.
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01:30
Musical Legends—Gary Numan
Gary Numan talks to Tom Morton about electronic music, songwriting and his love of flying.
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02:00
Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players
Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail?
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02:30
The Poetry of History—Series 1, Easter 1916, by WB Yeats
1/5 Jonathan Bate travels to Dublin to investigate the 1916 Easter Rising.
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03:00
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—2. The Footman Gets Banged Up!
2/3 Curmudgeonly squire Bramble heads north with his exhausting family.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—1989: Writing on the Wall, The Quest for Christa T
1/3 By Christa Wolf. The gulf between the founders of East Germany and the next generation.
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04:15
Clare Seal - Voyages of Descent
Captain Fitzroy sails to tragedy, as Charles Darwin finds fame.
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05:00
Up the Garden Path—Series 3, A Dick in Shining Armour
6/6 Will pregnant Izzy be able to finally settle down with the man of her dreams?
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05:30
Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
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Morning
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06:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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06:30
The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
2/5 Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
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07:00
Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
2/4 Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.
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07:30
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears
2/4 In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.
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08:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way
11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 6
6/9 Young inventors, and the 1930s musical, Adam and Eve.
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09:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden
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09:30
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Ad man Ken Handley snags a leggy model to spy on the work of a rival agency.
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10:00
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations
3/3 Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Jules
1/3 By Tamara Pollock. Jules has cancer, but her best friend finds it hard to be supportive.
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11:15
Hugh Hughes - Floating
Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way
11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 6
6/9 Young inventors, and the 1930s musical, Adam and Eve.
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13:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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13:30
The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
2/5 Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
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14:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2014, The Taxidermist's Daughter
3/5 In Francesca Rhydderch's story, set in WWI, Daisy comes of age. Carys Eleri reads.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
3/5 Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.
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14:45
Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 3
3/5 Success sparks fame, money and a meeting with Marilyn Monroe.
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15:00
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations
3/3 Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—The Jumblies, Fat Boy Slim and red squirrels
Mel goes on a hunt for red squirrels and Fatboy Slim reveals his Inheritance Tracks.
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17:00
For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
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17:30
Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
2/4 Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.
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Evening
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18:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden
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18:30
Off the Page—Marriage
Comedians Shazia Mirza and Lewis Schaffer join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony.
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19:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 3, Not the Burkiss Way
11/15 Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 2, Episode 6
6/9 Young inventors, and the 1930s musical, Adam and Eve.
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20:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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20:30
The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
2/5 Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Jules
1/3 By Tamara Pollock. Jules has cancer, but her best friend finds it hard to be supportive.
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21:15
Hugh Hughes - Floating
Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
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22:00
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 10, How to Define Oneself in Terms of Regional, Cultural and Geopolitical Identity Without Tears
2/4 In a post-referendum world, Jeremy examines nationality, identity and accents.
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22:30
Elvenquest—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Vidar's birthday celebrations are cut short and a Quester must battle Lord Darkness.
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23:00
The Museum of Everything—Series 3, The Thing
3/6 Learn about medieval cooking, and view the most precious exhibit.
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23:30
The Big Booth—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Tasty monologues and sketches with Stephen Frost and guitarist Antonio Forcione.
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Late
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00:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2014, The Taxidermist's Daughter
3/5 In Francesca Rhydderch's story, set in WWI, Daisy comes of age. Carys Eleri reads.
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00:30
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
3/5 Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.
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00:45
Christopher Bigsby - Arthur Miller—Episode 3
3/5 Success sparks fame, money and a meeting with Marilyn Monroe.
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01:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Henning Wehn, Marcus Brigstocke and Graeme Garden
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01:30
Off the Page—Marriage
Comedians Shazia Mirza and Lewis Schaffer join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony.
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02:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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02:30
The Poetry of History—Series 1, Peterloo and Shelley
2/5 Jonathan Bate travels to Manchester to investigate the Peterloo Massacre.
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03:00
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker—3. Revelations
3/3 Squire Bramble and his tiresome family head home changed people.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Jules
1/3 By Tamara Pollock. Jules has cancer, but her best friend finds it hard to be supportive.
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04:15
Hugh Hughes - Floating
Fantasy recollections of the Isle of Anglesey floating off from mainland Wales.
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05:00
For Better or for Worse—Series 1, Episode 2
2/8 Sweethearts Iris and Bernard miss the film when they go to the pictures.
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05:30
Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 2
2/4 Spin doctor Martin's new bestseller drives a wedge between him and Charles.
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