Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 2
2/4 After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
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06:30
The King of the Swingers
The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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07:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, Part 2
2/2 As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret?
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08:00
Take It From Here—From 30/12/1954
It is New Year's Eve, and Eth wants to celebrate with the Glums.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 9
9/13 The Addictive Knitter, and a rare madrigal by Risotto.
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09:00
Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
1/6 Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
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09:30
The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Have the girls from TV show Friends really come to visit?
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10:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
3/3 After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
2/3 By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
2/2 Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
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Afternoon
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12:00
Take It From Here—From 30/12/1954
It is New Year's Eve, and Eth wants to celebrate with the Glums.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 9
9/13 The Addictive Knitter, and a rare madrigal by Risotto.
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13:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 2
2/4 After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
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13:30
The King of the Swingers
The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
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14:00
The Lunar Effect—She Often Walked at Night
3/5 By Lilian Pizzichini. Under a full moon, three friends meet in a strange exotic bar.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
13/30 The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
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14:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 3
3/10 George Darrow arrives at Givre in his pursuit of Anna, but they are soon quibbling.
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14:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
3/5 Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
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15:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
3/3 After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Heston Blumenthal, Weighing Penguins and Fishing for Sharks
Mel gets creative in the kitchen as chef Heston Blumenthal shares his Inheritance Tracks.
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17:00
Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—FindthePerfectPartner4u.com
1/4 Sarah's first experience of internet dating proves hugely embarrassing.
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17:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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17:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—One Whiff Equals Instant Death
8/25 The Earthmen escape, but the smelliest substance in the universe is heading their way.
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Evening
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18:00
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18:02
Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
1/6 Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
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18:30
Off the Page—Irritation
Patrick Neate and journalists Ros Taylor and Martin Freeman on the causes of irritation.
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19:00
Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben as Beating Heart
2/7 Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the hope-inspiring chimes of Big Ben throughout WWII.
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19:02
Take It From Here—From 30/12/1954
It is New Year's Eve, and Eth wants to celebrate with the Glums.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 3, Episode 9
9/13 The Addictive Knitter, and a rare madrigal by Risotto.
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20:00
Big Ben's Chimes—New Year in War Time
3/7 Ian McMillan's poem imagines allied troops listening out for Big Ben's New Year chimes.
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20:02
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 2
2/4 After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
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20:30
The King of the Swingers
The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
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21:00
Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben - Good News
4/7 Ian McMillan's new poem reflects on Big Ben's chimes during pivotal moments in history.
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21:02
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
2/3 By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
2/2 Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
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22:00
Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben as an Icon of Britain
5/7 Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the chimes familiar across the globe on 大象传媒 Radio.
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22:02
Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, Part 2
2/2 As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret?
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22:30
Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, Knocking on Heaven's Door
2/2 Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall.
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23:00
Big Ben's Chimes—Big Ben Seizes Up
6/7 Ian McMillan's poem recalls the day the chimes kept going 'clonk' when Big Ben seized up.
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23:02
Concrete Cow—Series 2, Art
5/6 Someone goes too far at a murder mystery party.
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23:30
4 at the Store—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Simon Bligh hosts the stand-up with Alan Carr, Richard Morton and Gina Yashere.
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Late
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00:00
Big Ben's Chimes—Maintaining Big Ben
7/7 A new poem by Ian McMillan pays tribute to the familiar chimes of 'Great Uncle Ben'.
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00:02
The Lunar Effect—She Often Walked at Night
3/5 By Lilian Pizzichini. Under a full moon, three friends meet in a strange exotic bar.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Men at Home
13/30 The stories of family 'black sheep'. Not everyone adhered to polite etiquette.
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00:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 3
3/10 George Darrow arrives at Givre in his pursuit of Anna, but they are soon quibbling.
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00:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—3. America
3/5 Charles Dickens is well-received in America.
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01:00
Foul Play—Series 4, Deadline News
1/6 Crime writers Ruth Dudley Edwards and Robert Richardson tackle a model's murder.
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01:30
Off the Page—Irritation
Patrick Neate and journalists Ros Taylor and Martin Freeman on the causes of irritation.
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02:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 2
2/4 After his encounter with the Great God Om, Brutha is selected for a secret mission.
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02:30
The King of the Swingers
The late Humphrey Lyttelton profiles singer and trumpeter Louis Prima.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - A Pair of Blue Eyes—Episode 3
3/3 After seeing Stephen at the church, Elfride procrastinates over telling Henry of her past.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Truffaut Letters
2/3 By Francois Truffaut. Dubious actors, bad music, freedom of speech and favourite recipes.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Doug Lucie - Hitched, Episode 2
2/2 Emma and Richard's wedding day arrives. Will the day go without the proverbial hitch?
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05:00
Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—FindthePerfectPartner4u.com
1/4 Sarah's first experience of internet dating proves hugely embarrassing.
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05:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—One Whiff Equals Instant Death
8/25 The Earthmen escape, but the smelliest substance in the universe is heading their way.
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