Schedule
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Early
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00:00
MR James—Sheila Hodgson - The Backward Glance
M.R. James's tale of a mysterious mask made of silk and skin, adapted by Sheila Hodgson.
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00:45
EF Benson - The Terror by Night
Inexplicable moods and smells mar a friendly reunion. What can it mean? Read by Brian Gear
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—PD James
Crime writer PD James shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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01:45
Afternoon Reading—Census 2011, Everyone Who Lives Here
2/3 By Kathryn Simmonds. Two isolated neighbours bond over the census form.
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02:00
Jerome K Jerome - Three Men on the Bummel—Episode 2
2/3 George, Harris and J attempt to navigate Germany, but find their sense of direction tested
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02:30
Stop Messing About!—Series 2, Episode 9
9/13 Changing the lodger, and is marriage all wedded bliss?
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03:00
Sketchorama—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Humphrey Ker presents sketch groups Delete the Banjax, Lady Garden and Idiots of Ants.
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03:30
Anthony Hope - Rupert of Hentzau
Queen Flavia writes a fateful letter. Sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda with Julian Glover.
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05:00
Louisa May Alcott - Good Wives—The Big, Busy World
2/6 Meg faces marriage troubles, while Jo triumphs in her writing.
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05:30
Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book—Tiger! Tiger!
2/5 Forced out from the jungle, Mowgli must learn to live with humans.
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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
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06:30
The Medal Makers
Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
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07:00
North East of Eden—Plague
4/6 Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
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07:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3
3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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08:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
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08:30
As Time Goes By—Series 1, Episode 6
6/7 Lionel and Jean visit her sister-in-law but are less than frank about their romantic past.
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09:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Edgar Allan Poe
6/6 James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe
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09:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Hal Cruttenden and Zoe Lyons compete against Henning Wehn and Canadian stand-up Tony Law.
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10:00
Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
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11:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Everything a Parent Needs to Know
1/5 Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter
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11:15
Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Paul Whitehouse, Ross Kemp, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Anita Anand, Ephemerals, Tenterhook
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
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12:30
As Time Goes By—Series 1, Episode 6
6/7 Lionel and Jean visit her sister-in-law but are less than frank about their romantic past.
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13:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
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13:30
The Medal Makers
Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 1
1/10 Recently widowed Violet embarks on an Atlantic crossing to reunite with an old friend.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Home
26/30 Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family
1/5 Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm
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14:45
Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood
1/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
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15:00
Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Evan Davies plays the comb, Francois Delaroziere and fur seals
Mel Giedroyc presents Francois Delaroziere's giant creatures.
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17:00
Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
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17:30
North East of Eden—Plague
4/6 Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
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17:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Back to Home Base for Decoration
21/25 Our hero heads home to be decorated. Is there a medal big enough for his manly chest?
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Evening
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18:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Edgar Allan Poe
6/6 James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe
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18:30
A Good Read—Bel Mooney and Dr Mark Porter
Guests discuss books by Lidiya Ginzburg, Jonathan Coe, Randolph Nesse and George Williams.
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19:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, The Man and the Hour
1/20 Bank manager George Mainwaring sets up Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard.
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19:30
As Time Goes By—Series 1, Episode 6
6/7 Lionel and Jean visit her sister-in-law but are less than frank about their romantic past.
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20:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
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20:30
The Medal Makers
Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
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21:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Everything a Parent Needs to Know
1/5 Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter
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21:15
Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Paul Whitehouse, Ross Kemp, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Anita Anand, Ephemerals, Tenterhook
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3
3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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22:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Hal Cruttenden and Zoe Lyons compete against Henning Wehn and Canadian stand-up Tony Law.
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23:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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23:30
As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 4
4/6 The satirist ponders eating too much and the end of the world.
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Late
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 1
1/10 Recently widowed Violet embarks on an Atlantic crossing to reunite with an old friend.
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00:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Home
26/30 Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
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00:30
15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family
1/5 Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm
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00:45
Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood
1/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 14, Edgar Allan Poe
6/6 James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe
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01:30
A Good Read—Bel Mooney and Dr Mark Porter
Guests discuss books by Lidiya Ginzburg, Jonathan Coe, Randolph Nesse and George Williams. (R)
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02:00
Agatha Raisin—Series 2, 5. The Wizard of Evesham
5/6 The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret.
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02:30
The Medal Makers
Allison Curbishley looks at judging sporting events - including the Olympics. From 2008.
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03:00
Dawn Lowe-Watson - Closed to Visitors
A man persuades Sally, the curator at Reedbeck Hall, to give him an out of hours tour.
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04:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Home—Everything a Parent Needs to Know
1/5 Struggling single mum Helen tries different ways of coping with her young wayward daughter
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04:15
Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Paul Whitehouse, Ross Kemp, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Anita Anand, Ephemerals, Tenterhook
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 4, Unhappy Returns
1/6 Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?
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05:30
North East of Eden—Plague
4/6 Festival time on the island, but will a mystery illness put an end to Marcia's fun?
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05:55
Kenny Everett - Captain Kremmen—Back to Home Base for Decoration
21/25 Our hero heads home to be decorated. Is there a medal big enough for his manly chest?
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