Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Lunar Effect—The Cycle
1/5 By John Connolly. A young woman deals with two tormentors by unexpected means.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Tea
11/30 Thanks to the introduction of tea, even people who were not rich could afford to entertain
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00:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 1
1/10 An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
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00:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—1. Childhood
1/5 The troubled childhood of Charles Dickens.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Marcel Proust
3/6 James Walton chairs the literary quiz, where the author of the week is Marcel Proust.
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01:30
A Good Read—Marie Helvin and Charles Secrett
Marie and Charles on books by Steinbeck, Elizabeth Gaskell and Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
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02:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 2
10/10 The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm.
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02:30
The Late Mrs Buggins
Cooking wartime rations with a smile. Mabel Constanduros aka Grandma Buggins was a pioneer
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 1
1/3 Parson's daughter Elfride becomes the object of affection for two very different men.
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04:00
Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs in Conversation
The best-selling author and uber-producer discuss The Sandman, Hitchhikers and Good Omens.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and stunning music from the Loose Ends studio
Clive Anderson celebrates a year of star names and music from the Loose Ends studio.
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Can a tribe of African pygmies be persuaded to endorse Tommy and Sheila's CD?
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05:30
North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—There's No Place Like Dome
6/25 Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger must find a way to escape from the planet of the Thargoids.
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Morning
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06:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 1
1/4 Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before novice monk Brutha.
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06:30
Small Presses, Big Ideas
Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
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07:00
Nineteen Ninety-Four—Work Is Freedom
1/6 Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
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07:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, pt 1
1/2 As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air?
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 10, The Silver Doubloons
5/6 Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon.
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08:30
Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
10/13 Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
1/2 The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
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09:30
Tickets Please—Episode 1
1/4 A wedding party en route to Exeter is delayed by a car on the rail track.
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10:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 2
2/3 After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets and falls in love with his mentor Henry.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
1/3 By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 1
1/2 As Emma and Richard's wedding approaches, the in-laws-to-be are about to meet.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 10, The Silver Doubloons
5/6 Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon.
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12:30
Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
10/13 Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
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13:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 1
1/4 Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before novice monk Brutha.
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13:30
Small Presses, Big Ideas
Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
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14:00
The Lunar Effect—The Boy by the Light of the Moon
2/5 By Vega Powell. Remembering a distant love affair, a Spaniard meets an odd waiter.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Harmony
12/30 The importance of music-making at home, and the chances it created for finding a partner.
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14:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
2/10 Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
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14:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
2/5 The early successes of Charles Dickens.
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15:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 2
2/3 After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets and falls in love with his mentor Henry.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Rudyard Kipling, Lindyhopping and Big Toothy Smiles
Mel blows out the birthday candles on behalf of Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling.
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17:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cubs and Brownies Day Trip
12/13 Can the dear ladies survive a Brownies and Cubs seaside day trip?
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17:30
Nineteen Ninety-Four—Work Is Freedom
1/6 Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
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17:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Throbbing Into Action
7/25 Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger escape from the Thargoids, but they unleash a deadly weapon.
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Evening
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18:00
Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
1/2 The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
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18:30
The Tingle Factor—Joan Bakewell
The broadcaster talks about the music that makes her emotional.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 10, The Silver Doubloons
5/6 Neddie Seagoon must plunder a sunken Spanish galleon.
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19:30
Doctor at Large—Dr Sparrow of Harley Street
10/13 Mayhem ensues when Simon Sparrow goes to work at Sir Lancelot's rather posh practice.
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20:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 1
1/4 Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before novice monk Brutha.
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20:30
Small Presses, Big Ideas
Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
1/3 By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 1
1/2 As Emma and Richard's wedding approaches, the in-laws-to-be are about to meet.
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22:00
Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, pt 1
1/2 As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air?
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22:30
Flight of the Conchords—Tower of London
1/6 The Kiwi novelty music duo try to make it big in the English capital.
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23:00
Scrooby Trevithick—Entrepreneur
1/6 Flawed wannabe Scrooby mis-spends his inheritance on the 'Fruit on a Pizza' company.
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23:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Hovering Chops
1/6 The arrival of a new butcher's shop causes strife in the traders' community.
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Late
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00:00
The Lunar Effect—The Boy by the Light of the Moon
2/5 By Vega Powell. Remembering a distant love affair, a Spaniard meets an odd waiter.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Domestic Harmony
12/30 The importance of music-making at home, and the chances it created for finding a partner.
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00:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
2/10 Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
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00:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
2/5 The early successes of Charles Dickens.
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01:00
Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
1/2 The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
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01:30
The Tingle Factor—Joan Bakewell
The broadcaster talks about the music that makes her emotional.
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02:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 1
1/4 Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before novice monk Brutha.
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02:30
Small Presses, Big Ideas
Phill Jupitus discovers the importance of small circulation poetry magazines. From 2007.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 2
2/3 After failing to marry Stephen, Elfride meets and falls in love with his mentor Henry.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
1/3 By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 1
1/2 As Emma and Richard's wedding approaches, the in-laws-to-be are about to meet.
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05:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cubs and Brownies Day Trip
12/13 Can the dear ladies survive a Brownies and Cubs seaside day trip?
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05:30
Nineteen Ninety-Four—Work Is Freedom
1/6 Edward Wilson gets embroiled in mysterious government machinations.
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Throbbing Into Action
7/25 Kremmen, Carla and Gitfinger escape from the Thargoids, but they unleash a deadly weapon.
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