Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Adrian Mole at Christmas—Mole on Lifestyle
3/3 Adrian reveals all about his way of life, including socks, soaps, kissing and parents.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Kitchen Physic
8/30 Historian Amanda reveals housewives were once expected to concoct cure-all medicines.
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00:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3
3/5 There is a major fallout when Vera's theories over Irene's relations spark family uproar.
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00:45
Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 3
3/5 Jeremy Seal tracks the 11th-century European battles for the bones of Saint Nicholas.
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01:00
Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
2/6 Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
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01:30
Off the Page—Nostalgia
Cricketer Ed Smith, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.
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02:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
7/10 In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
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02:30
Crib City
Meet the craftsmen who have been making miniature model holy stables for centuries.
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03:00
WM Thackeray - The Rose and the Ring—Episode 2
2/2 Countess Gruddanuff and Fairy Blackstick make plans for the four royal young lovers.
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04:00
James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—A Peacock in Sulphur
1/3 Niko Pirosmani was one of Georgia's greatest artists, but was it his art that killed him?
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04:15
PL Travers - The Fox at the Manger
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
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05:00
Life in London—An End to Life in London
6/6 Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
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05:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Trust Me, I'm a Doctor
3/25 Inside the strange vessel, Kremmen and Carla embark on a mystery trip with Dr Gitfinger.
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Morning
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06:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
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06:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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07:00
The Elephant Man—Labour Pains
6/8 Terry's bank balance is redder than a baboon's bottom, so he starts a paper round.
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07:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Robert Newman
4/6 Robert Newman's diaries reveal him going to a CND rally and falling in love on the bus.
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08:00
Ken Dodd - It's Great to Be Young
Gags and songs from the 'young' Ken Dodd featuring a trip to Doddyland.
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08:30
Sid and Dora
Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
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09:00
Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
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09:30
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 4, Ground Control to Major Derek
4/4 Wendy and Robin's new arrival and Derek's disturbing experience - is there a connection?
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10:00
Happy Birthday Maurice Cole
How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.
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11:00
James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—The Wurst Express From Kakheti
2/3 A Georgian poet staying in Berlin isn't expecting to hear shattering news from home.
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11:15
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Ken Dodd - It's Great to Be Young
Gags and songs from the 'young' Ken Dodd featuring a trip to Doddyland.
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12:30
Sid and Dora
Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
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13:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
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13:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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14:00
Sue Townsend - Mole Cooks His Goose
Adrian Mole takes charge of the family's festive lunch. Sue Townsend's festive tale.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Ornamenting the Home
9/30 Sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
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14:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
4/5 Daughter Karen mediates after her mum Vera and Irene's vitriolic falling out.
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14:45
Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 4
4/5 Jeremy Seal tracks Saint Nicholas to Amsterdam where he becomes Sinterklaas.
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15:00
Happy Birthday Maurice Cole
How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Lemurs in Edinburgh Zoo, WWI Christmas Truce
Mel Giedroyc celebrates Christmas with a visit to Edinburgh Zoo.
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17:00
No Commitments—Series 3, A Man Who Cares
6/6 Victoria fumes jealously as Charlotte proudly parades her new lover.
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17:30
The Elephant Man—Labour Pains
6/8 Terry's bank balance is redder than a baboon's bottom, so he starts a paper round.
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17:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Crashing at the Thargoids'
4/25 Crash landing on the mystery planet, Kremmen and his crew meet their horrible hosts.
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Evening
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18:00
Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
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18:30
Great Lives—Rachmaninov
Conductor Leonard Slatkin proposes composer Sergei Rachmaninov for great life status.
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19:00
Ken Dodd - It's Great to Be Young
Gags and songs from the 'young' Ken Dodd featuring a trip to Doddyland.
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19:30
Sid and Dora
Celebrating Christmas does not quite go to plan for Sid and Dora Edge.
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20:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
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20:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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21:00
James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—The Wurst Express From Kakheti
2/3 A Georgian poet staying in Berlin isn't expecting to hear shattering news from home.
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21:15
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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22:00
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Robert Newman
4/6 Robert Newman's diaries reveal him going to a CND rally and falling in love on the bus.
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22:30
The Shuttleworths—Shuttleworth Showtime
Christmas party time in Sheffield for John Shuttleworth. With Jo Brand and Bonnie Tyler.
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23:30
Pleased to Meet You—A Very Dora Christmas, 1. Putting the 'X' into Xmas
1/2 Theatre veteran Dora Dale puts the 'X' into Xmas with saucy festive yarns.
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Late
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00:00
Sue Townsend - Mole Cooks His Goose
Adrian Mole takes charge of the family's festive lunch. Sue Townsend's festive tale.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Ornamenting the Home
9/30 Sewing was a housewife's duty and also acted as valuable therapy.
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00:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 4
4/5 Daughter Karen mediates after her mum Vera and Irene's vitriolic falling out.
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00:45
Jeremy Seal - Santa: A Life—Episode 4
4/5 Jeremy Seal tracks Saint Nicholas to Amsterdam where he becomes Sinterklaas.
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01:00
Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Martin Young is joined by Francis Wheen, Carol Sarler, Fred Housego and Rachel Holmes.
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01:30
Great Lives—Rachmaninov
Conductor Leonard Slatkin proposes composer Sergei Rachmaninov for great life status.
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02:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
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02:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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03:00
Happy Birthday Maurice Cole
How Christmas-born radio legend Kenny Everett began life on Merseyside.
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04:00
James Hopkin - A Georgian Trilogy—The Wurst Express From Kakheti
2/3 A Georgian poet staying in Berlin isn't expecting to hear shattering news from home.
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04:15
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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05:00
No Commitments—Series 3, A Man Who Cares
6/6 Victoria fumes jealously as Charlotte proudly parades her new lover.
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05:30
The Elephant Man—Labour Pains
6/8 Terry's bank balance is redder than a baboon's bottom, so he starts a paper round.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Crashing at the Thargoids'
4/25 Crash landing on the mystery planet, Kremmen and his crew meet their horrible hosts.
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