Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 1
1/5 Richard is eking out an existence in a boarding house.
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00:15
Chinese in Britain—Feet Unbound
6/10 Anna Chen hears of one young woman who walked all the way to Britain from Hubei.
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00:30
Gunpowder Women—The Pilgrim
1/5 By Theresa Heskins. Could Ann Vaux, cousin of the conspirator Robert Catesby, be involved?
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00:45
The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—1. Early Days
1/5 Sheila Hancock reads her own and husband John's life stories, framed by her diaries.
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01:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Roy Hattersley
1/6 The former Labour Party deputy leader quizzes a panel about himself.
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01:30
A Good Read—Graeme Garden and Helen Lederer
Graeme and Helen discuss books by Laurie Graham, Richard Feynman and Julian Barnes. (R)
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02:00
Angela Carter - Lizzie's Tiger
The infamous Lizzie Borden, imagined as a four-year-old having an encounter at the circus.
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02:30
The New Look
Malcolm McLaren celebrates the life of fashion designer Christian Dior.
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03:00
Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Arthur in Bournemouth, or Many Arrived Around (7 Letters)
1/3 Crossword compiler Stephen gets embroiled with lovely widow Penny in this romantic tale.
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04:00
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 1
1/5 A forensic insight into the corrosive impact of tabloid press journalism on one woman.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Hayley Mills, Micky Flanagan, John Dagleish, Dickie Beau, Tuneyards, John Shuttleworth
Clive Anderson and Danny Wallace present an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 3, Laugh and Marriage
4/8 Bill wants Richard and Liza to cool their ardour, while Faith is stoking the fires.
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05:30
Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, London
5/6 Smuggler Jago is kidnapped, but can he survive in polite city society?
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Morning
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06:00
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
1/3 The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
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06:30
Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
1/3 Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
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07:00
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
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07:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Money
3/4 Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
20/26 Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator, from a raft.
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08:30
Doctor at Large—Women on Board
3/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 2
2/9 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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09:45
Quando, Quando, Quando—The Nits
2/6 The brothers' salon is swamped by kids and some uninvited visitors.
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10:00
Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
2/3 A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
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11:00
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
2/5 Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
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11:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
20/26 Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator, from a raft.
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12:30
Doctor at Large—Women on Board
3/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter.
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13:00
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
1/3 The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
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13:30
Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
1/3 Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 2
2/5 Salesman Richard meets his colleague's wife, and they all start going about together.
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14:15
Chinese in Britain—Mixed Blessings
7/10 Chinese men arriving as sailors and laundrymen usually married local women.
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14:30
Gunpowder Women—The Mother
2/5 By Deborah Catesby. Robert Catesby's mother is concerned about her son's plans.
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14:45
The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—2. Stage
2/5 Sheila recalls her determination to go on the stage while her diaries record John's health
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15:00
Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
2/3 A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Doctor Who, Jon Culshaw and NASA on Mars
Mel Giedroyc meets the Doctor Who special effects department.
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17:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
4/13 A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
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17:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
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Evening
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18:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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18:30
The Tingle Factor—Thora Hird
Thora Hird shares the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 8, Ten Snowballs That Shook the World
20/26 Neddie Seagoon attempts to auction the equator, from a raft.
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19:30
Doctor at Large—Women on Board
3/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow takes a shine to the company chairman's daughter.
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20:00
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
1/3 The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
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20:30
Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
1/3 Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
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21:00
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
2/5 Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
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21:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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22:00
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Money
3/4 Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.
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22:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Malcolm loses his registrar mojo when his ex-girlfriend arrives to register her marriage.
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23:00
The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 3
3/6 A guitar legend, Jane Austen and a soap opera queen. From 2002.
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23:30
Masala FM—Episode 5
5/6 When the Asian radio station boss gets religion, the result is far from heavenly.
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Late
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 2
2/5 Salesman Richard meets his colleague's wife, and they all start going about together.
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00:15
Chinese in Britain—Mixed Blessings
7/10 Chinese men arriving as sailors and laundrymen usually married local women.
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00:30
Gunpowder Women—The Mother
2/5 By Deborah Catesby. Robert Catesby's mother is concerned about her son's plans.
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00:45
The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw by Sheila Hancock—2. Stage
2/5 Sheila recalls her determination to go on the stage while her diaries record John's health
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01:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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01:30
The Tingle Factor—Thora Hird
Thora Hird shares the evocative sounds, music and singing that move her to tears.
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02:00
James Runcie - Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death—Call Me Pamela
1/3 The cleric is drawn into a world of passion and murder following the death of a solicitor.
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02:30
Three Chords and the Truth—Episode 1
1/3 Nick Barraclough goes to Nashville to discover why country music is such a huge industry.
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03:00
Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
2/3 A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
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04:00
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
2/5 Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
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04:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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05:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
4/13 A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
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05:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
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