Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years—My Sister Rosie
4/5 Bittersweet revelations as Adrian helps his sister come terms with her new condition.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Closet
4/30 The closet - a place for prayer, music and safety.
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00:30
A House to Let—Episode 4
4/5 Trottle makes a disturbing discovery at the derelict house, in a locked room.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Higher Education
4/5 Brian applies for a Cambridge scholarship and embarks on a romance in Waltham Cross.
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01:00
Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
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01:30
Great Lives—Scott of the Antarctic
Author Beryl Bainbridge selects explorer Robert Falcon Scott as a hidden romantic.
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02:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 1
3/10 For his next lesson about the alien swarm, Mike Yates goes back in time to 1930s Cromer.
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02:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 1, Handel's Jephtha
3/3 George Frideric Handel's last major choral work found him tormented by failing sight.
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03:00
John Mortimer - The Summer of a Dormouse
Journalist Henry is visited by his elder self in this comedy of missed opportunities.
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04:00
Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 7
7/10 Before Carlscrona, Aubrey and Maturin must make a detour with the Catalan troops.
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04:15
Paul B Davies - Spy Nozy and the Poets
Suspicious behaviour by new residents in a Somerset village interests a Home Office spy.
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05:00
No Commitments—Series 3, Seasonal Adjustment
5/6 Anna and Charlotte plan to celebrate Christmas their way, but what about Victoria?
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05:30
The Elephant Man—All Features Great and Small
5/8 Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance.
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Morning
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06:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
4/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
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06:30
Bette in Britain
Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
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07:00
Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
2/4 When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
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07:30
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
12/16 The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Moving Target
The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.
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09:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
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09:30
Big Jim and the Figaro Club—On the Line
3/6 Perkins can't get a site phone, so his workmates get him a handset and more besides.
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10:00
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
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11:00
Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 8
8/10 A gale is blowing up in the mouth of the Channel when HMS Ariel sights a French frigate.
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11:15
Whodunnits—Gideon Fell - The Blind Barber
Dr Gideon Fell's only clue to a brutal killing afloat is an engraved weapon.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
12/16 The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Moving Target
The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.
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13:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
4/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
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13:30
Bette in Britain
Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
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14:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years—Pensioners
5/5 When Adrian meets Archie, his pensioner prejudice is seriously undermined.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Every Man's Home Is His Castle
5/30 Elaborate rituals of locking up at night protected the house from burglars.
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14:30
A House to Let—Episode 5
5/5 The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Sausages for Tea
5/5 Having come down from Cambridge, Brian Thompson marries his sensible girlfriend.
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15:00
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Strictly Come Dancing dresses and Keep It in the Family
Mel Giedroyc gets a guide to making the perfect frilly frock with the Strictly costumier.
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17:00
After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
6/8 When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
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17:30
Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
2/4 When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
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Evening
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18:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
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18:30
My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Sir Terry Pratchett
6/8 Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Sir Terry Pratchett about the most significant books in his life
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 1, The Monte Carlo Rally
12/16 The Lad competes in the famous motor race in a very classic car provided by Sid.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Moving Target
The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.
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20:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
4/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
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20:30
Bette in Britain
Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
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21:00
Evelyn Waugh Short Stories—Cruise
Sailing round the Mediterranean, a lady writes about the upper-class antics on board ship.
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21:15
Whodunnits—Gideon Fell - The Blind Barber
Dr Gideon Fell's only clue to a brutal killing afloat is an engraved weapon.
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22:00
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Frank Skinner explores funny moments in history. With Dave Gorman and Sara Pascoe.
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22:30
Cowards—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Meet a cheery bailiff - and an office induction with a twist...
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23:00
Blue Jam—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Another audio cloud of darkly hilarious comedy from Chris Morris.
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Late
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years—Pensioners
5/5 When Adrian meets Archie, his pensioner prejudice is seriously undermined.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Every Man's Home Is His Castle
5/30 Elaborate rituals of locking up at night protected the house from burglars.
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00:30
A House to Let—Episode 5
5/5 The derelict house finally reveals its sad secrets.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Sausages for Tea
5/5 Having come down from Cambridge, Brian Thompson marries his sensible girlfriend.
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01:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
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01:30
My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Sir Terry Pratchett
6/8 Stuart Cosgrove speaks to Sir Terry Pratchett about the most significant books in his life
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02:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Dead Shoes, part 2
4/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of the alien-infested ballet pumps in 1930s Cromer.
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02:30
Bette in Britain
Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
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03:00
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—1. The Unwelcome Return
1/2 A buccaneering tale of a family with divided loyalties during the Jacobite uprising.
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04:00
Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 8
8/10 A gale is blowing up in the mouth of the Channel when HMS Ariel sights a French frigate.
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04:15
Whodunnits—Gideon Fell - The Blind Barber
Dr Gideon Fell's only clue to a brutal killing afloat is an engraved weapon.
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05:00
After Henry—Series 3, A Box of Chocolates
6/8 When Sarah sees an old flame 30 years on, her mother interrupts them once again.
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05:30
Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me—Series 2, I Get Along Without You Very Well
2/4 When Barry's wife walks out, Roy knows the best way to get her back, until rum intervenes.
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