Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole—The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Episode 10
10/10 Adrian is suffering with depression. Maybe his old flame Pandora can lift his mood?
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00:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Modernism
2/10 The modernist social experiment spawned the blocks of flats built in the early 1930s.
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00:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 7
7/15 Shocked Captain Arthur is forced to face the facts over Adam's feelings for Hetty.
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00:45
Simon Gray - Coda—Episode 2
2/5 The playwright and diarist's 'last written words on the subject of myself'.
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01:00
We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Clive Anderson with Gyles Brandreth, John O'Farrell, Natalie Haynes and Richard Herring.
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01:30
The Tingle Factor—Roy Strong
The historian talks about the music that stirs his emotions, including Tchaikovsky.
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02:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
2/5 The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
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02:30
Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 2
2/3 Historian Bettany Hughes turns to archaeology to reveal what life was like in Byzantium.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, The Flight
2/4 In London, Clarissa begins to learn of the darker side of Lovelace's character.
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04:00
Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—Spry Old Character
2/5 An elderly blind man finds independence, but a trip to the fair gives pause for thought.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Moeran's Last Symphony
The last dramatic weeks in the life of EJ Moeran, unsung genius of English composition.
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05:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Gymkhana
8/13 Can the dear ladies choose an appropriate guest of honour?
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05:30
Two Doors Down—Series 2, Mythical Kings and Iguanas
2/4 Marlborough Road's multitasking mother Saffron turns to cleaner Sally for help.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
3/5 Medieval monk Brother Cadfael鈥檚 suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
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06:30
Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
3/3 Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Residents of the market town of Wadenbrook are preparing for the Dickensian Festival.
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07:30
Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football
1/4 Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration.
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08:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
6/7 Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
6/13 Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
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09:00
Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
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09:30
Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad?
4/4 Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
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10:00
Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, Imprisonment
3/4 Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her.
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11:00
Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
3/5 A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
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11:15
Nick Warburton - Beast
A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea. Is it harmless or a threat?
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
6/7 Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
6/13 Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
3/5 Medieval monk Brother Cadfael鈥檚 suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
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13:30
Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
3/3 Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
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14:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 1
1/8 Adrian grapples with newts in Newport Pagnell and an old rival's literary success.
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14:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Utility
3/10 Laurence considers how the post-war government urged the public to embrace 'good design'.
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14:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
8/15 Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
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14:45
Simon Gray - Coda—Episode 3
3/5 The playwright turns to newspaper obituaries, wondering 'how many years did they manage?'.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, Imprisonment
3/4 Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Goat Kings, Puffin Pianos and Desert Islands
Mel Giedroyc encounters some piano-playing puffins and a town where the goat is king.
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17:00
Life in London—Mr Lushington
3/6 Pierce Egan is behind with news of slums, a king's interiors and a dog-and-monkey fight.
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17:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Residents of the market town of Wadenbrook are preparing for the Dickensian Festival.
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Evening
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18:00
Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
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18:30
Off the Page—Drugs
Writers Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows.
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19:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Repeat Yourself the Burkiss Way - Part 2
6/7 Blankety Blank gets a new host. With Nigel Rees, Chris Emmett, Jo Kendall and Fred Harris.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 6
6/13 Experimental stereo and an unsung soccer hero. Sketches and songs.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
3/5 Medieval monk Brother Cadfael鈥檚 suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
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20:30
Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
3/3 Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
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21:00
Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
3/5 A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
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21:15
Nick Warburton - Beast
A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea. Is it harmless or a threat?
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22:00
Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 1, Football
1/4 Paul's story takes in 15th-century explorers, the slave trade and mass immigration.
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22:30
Danny Robins Music Therapy—Episode 3
3/4 How do you solve a problem like five-a-side? Danny and Connie Fisher help a football team.
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23:00
Concrete Cow—Series 2, Biodiversity
2/6 A barrister's playlist sets the mood for his court summing-up.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 1, Rodney Bewes
4/5 Fathers' Mastermind, and a new-style triathlon. With guest Rodney Bewes.
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Late
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years—Episode 1
1/8 Adrian grapples with newts in Newport Pagnell and an old rival's literary success.
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00:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Utility
3/10 Laurence considers how the post-war government urged the public to embrace 'good design'.
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00:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
8/15 Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
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00:45
Simon Gray - Coda—Episode 3
3/5 The playwright turns to newspaper obituaries, wondering 'how many years did they manage?'.
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01:00
Whispers—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Gyles Brandreth chairs with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, Penny Junor and Julian Fellowes.
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01:30
Off the Page—Drugs
Writers Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows.
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02:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 3. Hunted
3/5 Medieval monk Brother Cadfael鈥檚 suspicions grow over who committed the murder.
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02:30
Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
3/3 Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Samuel Richardson - Clarissa: The History of a Young Lady, Imprisonment
3/4 Lovelace tricks Clarissa back to Mrs Sinclair's house of ill repute, then drugs her.
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04:00
Elizabeth Taylor - Dangerous Calm—The Benefactress
3/5 A publican's wife tries to improve her reputation by way of charitable deeds.
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04:15
Nick Warburton - Beast
A mysterious creature is pulled from the sea. Is it harmless or a threat?
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05:00
Life in London—Mr Lushington
3/6 Pierce Egan is behind with news of slums, a king's interiors and a dog-and-monkey fight.
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05:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Residents of the market town of Wadenbrook are preparing for the Dickensian Festival.
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