Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Weird Tales—Series 2, Connected by Melissa Murray
1/3 Sad Steph rings her dead brother-in-law's mobile. Then he rings back.
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00:30
The Scarifyers—The Magic Circle, Episode 1
1/4 For Professor Dunning to find old ally Lionheart, he must ask Harry Crow for aid.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Poet Castaways, Michael Rosen
Children's author Michael Rosen is castaway by Sue Lawley.
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01:45
Afternoon Reading—Just William - Pursuin' Happiness, The Knight at Arms
1/3 William sets out as a would-be heroic knight with his chum Ginger.
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02:00
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat—1. Setting Off
1/3 George, Harris and J enjoy a holiday on the River Thames, with Montmorency the dog.
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02:30
Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 5
5/13 Two Hell's Angels woo a waitress, and love is in the air in the Smith Report.
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03:00
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Osminia
3/6 Brian has stories to tell, including his trip to a land where marriage is outlawed.
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03:30
Michael Frayn - Clouds
Coffee and literature or art and sugar? Rival Sunday supplement writers clash.
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05:00
Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—Aunt March Settles the Question
6/6 Father returns for Christmas and Meg gets a proposal.
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05:30
Captain Kidd and the First Fifteen—Episode 6
6/6 Harry's health is failing fast, while Captain Kidd thinks he has cheated justice.
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Morning
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06:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 1
5/10 The Time Lord re-encounters the alien swarm in early 19th-century rural England.
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06:30
Not Now Arthur
Stewart Henderson tells the story of music hall and variety theatre veteran Arthur Tolcher
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07:00
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to relationships and money.
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07:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 62, Episode 5
5/6 Susan Calman and Tony Hawks join regulars John and Graeme, with Jack Dee in the chair.
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08:00
Over the Garden Wall—From 07/10/1948
Norman Evans plays toothless Lancastrian housewife Fanny Fairbottom.
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08:30
Spike Milligan—The Army Show
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird.
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09:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Tennessee Williams
2/6 James Walton's literary quiz with team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks.
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09:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Comedy panel game show in which British comedians compete against comics from overseas.
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10:00
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
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11:00
Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 9
9/10 Shipwrecked on the treacherous Breton coast, Aubrey and Maturin pass again into captivity.
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11:15
Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, David Jason, Jennifer Saunders, Joan Bakewell, Clive Rowe, Annie Eve, Johnny Sly
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Over the Garden Wall—From 07/10/1948
Norman Evans plays toothless Lancastrian housewife Fanny Fairbottom.
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12:30
Spike Milligan—The Army Show
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird.
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13:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 1
5/10 The Time Lord re-encounters the alien swarm in early 19th-century rural England.
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13:30
Not Now Arthur
Stewart Henderson tells the story of music hall and variety theatre veteran Arthur Tolcher
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14:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole at Christmas—Art, Culture and Politics
1/3 Adrian speaks to the nation and plans a political party. What is Pandora's present?
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—All My Life Is a Struggle With Dirt
6/30 Women's struggle to clean and care for their families in a household moral mission.
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14:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 1
1/5 Vera faces homelessness and Irene is inundated.
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14:45
Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 1
1/5 The writer's quest to discover the real St Nicholas takes him from Birmingham to Turkey.
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15:00
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Antarctica, Keep It in the Family, Howl's Moving Castle
Mel Giedroyc goes to Antarctica with wildlife cameraman John Aitchison.
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17:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Are Sheila and Tommy's memories up to tackling their memoirs?
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17:30
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to relationships and money.
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17:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—There's Something Up There
1/25 Evil monsters await the supreme spaceman, the voluptuous Carla and boffin Dr Gitfinger.
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Evening
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18:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Tennessee Williams
2/6 James Walton's literary quiz with team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks.
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18:30
A Good Read—Sir Ernest Hall and Gillian Tindall
Guests discuss books by Evelyn Waugh, Apsley Cherry-Garrard and Marguerite Yourcenar.
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19:00
Over the Garden Wall—From 07/10/1948
Norman Evans plays toothless Lancastrian housewife Fanny Fairbottom.
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19:30
Spike Milligan—The Army Show
Spike Milligan's military merrymaking with Barry Humphries and John Bird.
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20:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 1
5/10 The Time Lord re-encounters the alien swarm in early 19th-century rural England.
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20:30
Not Now Arthur
Stewart Henderson tells the story of music hall and variety theatre veteran Arthur Tolcher
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21:00
GM Fraser - Royal Flash—Episode 1
1/2 Celebrated cavalry officer Harry Flashman is caught with his trousers down.
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21:15
Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, David Jason, Jennifer Saunders, Joan Bakewell, Clive Rowe, Annie Eve, Johnny Sly
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 62, Episode 5
5/6 Susan Calman and Tony Hawks join regulars John and Graeme, with Jack Dee in the chair.
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22:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Comedy panel game show in which British comedians compete against comics from overseas.
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23:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 9
9/9 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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23:45
Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley, with his book of verse.
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Late
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole at Christmas—Art, Culture and Politics
1/3 Adrian speaks to the nation and plans a political party. What is Pandora's present?
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—All My Life Is a Struggle With Dirt
6/30 Women's struggle to clean and care for their families in a household moral mission.
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00:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 1
1/5 Vera faces homelessness and Irene is inundated.
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00:45
Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 1
1/5 The writer's quest to discover the real St Nicholas takes him from Birmingham to Turkey.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Tennessee Williams
2/6 James Walton's literary quiz with team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks.
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01:30
A Good Read—Sir Ernest Hall and Gillian Tindall
Guests discuss books by Evelyn Waugh, Apsley Cherry-Garrard and Marguerite Yourcenar. (R)
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02:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 1
5/10 The Time Lord re-encounters the alien swarm in early 19th-century rural England.
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02:30
Not Now Arthur
Stewart Henderson tells the story of music hall and variety theatre veteran Arthur Tolcher
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03:00
RL Stevenson - The Master of Ballantrae—2. The Unpeaceful Rest
2/2 After the brother's bitter duel, the body of James Durie has mysteriously disappeared.
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04:00
Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate—Episode 9
9/10 Shipwrecked on the treacherous Breton coast, Aubrey and Maturin pass again into captivity.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Nikki Bedi, David Jason, Jennifer Saunders, Joan Bakewell, Clive Rowe, Annie Eve, Johnny Sly
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Are Sheila and Tommy's memories up to tackling their memoirs?
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05:30
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 The lifestyle show turns its attention to relationships and money.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—There's Something Up There
1/25 Evil monsters await the supreme spaceman, the voluptuous Carla and boffin Dr Gitfinger.
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