Schedule
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Early
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00:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting
8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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00:15
Cosmic Quest—Halley - A Comet's Tale
13/30 Heather Couper considers how Edmund Halley went about calculating the orbit of a comet.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen
3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies.
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00:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 3
3/5 In the 1820s, Cobbett set off around England on his horse to survey the agricultural scene
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01:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
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01:30
Off the Page—The Paranormal
Matthew Parris invites his guests to make their unseen presence felt by talking.
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02:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
3/5 Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
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02:30
Fixing A Hole
Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
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03:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
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04:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
3/5 The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
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04:15
Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
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05:00
Miracles R Us—Postcards
3/4 Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
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05:30
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
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Morning
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06:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
4/5 Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
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06:30
The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
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07:00
Any Other Business—Episode 5
5/6 The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
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07:30
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
1/6 Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
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08:00
Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
3/13 Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
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08:30
Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree
1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse.
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09:00
The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
4/6 Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
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09:30
House on Fire—Series 2, Loan
1/6 When Matt's plans for winning the lottery go awry he is forced to borrow money from Vicky.
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10:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
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11:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
4/5 An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
3/13 Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
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12:30
Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree
1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse.
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13:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
4/5 Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
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13:30
The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
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14:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression
9/10 In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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14:15
Cosmic Quest—A Planet Called George
14/30 Astronomer Heather Couper looks at how Herschel doubled the size of the solar system.
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14:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process
4/10 The coronation captures the heart of the nation.
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14:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 4
4/5 William becomes an MP in his 60s, which disconcerts the House of Commons.
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15:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Movie Trailers, Charles Darwin and Summer School
Mel gets some top tips on how to become a movie trailer voiceover artist.
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17:00
No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
1/6 When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
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17:30
Any Other Business—Episode 5
5/6 The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
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Evening
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18:00
The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
4/6 Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
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18:30
Great Lives—Elizabeth I
Broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen chooses Queen Elizabeth I.
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19:00
Brothers in Law—Series 1, Breach of Contract
3/13 Rookie barrister Roger Thursby must defend a woman being sued by a pop star over a pup.
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19:30
Not in Front of the Children—Series 1, House in a Tree
1/13 Jennifer nags stubborn Henry, who is due in court over a treehouse.
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20:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
4/5 Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
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20:30
The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
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21:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
4/5 An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
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22:00
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
1/6 Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education.
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22:30
Down the Line—Series 1, Crime
4/6 Award-winning spoof phone-in show, with talk radio host Gary Bellamy. Stars Rhys Thomas.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—12/02/2015
Sara Pascoe chats to Liam Williams.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 1
1/6 Hell faces confusion when a dog turns up, as animals are not evil... except dolphins.
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23:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Fitton
6/6 The crew are grounded, so Arthur shares a secret and Carolyn learns about air hostesses.
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Late
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00:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—9. Depression
9/10 In Paris, Anna's family is affected by the Depression. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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00:15
Cosmic Quest—A Planet Called George
14/30 Astronomer Heather Couper looks at how Herschel doubled the size of the solar system.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—4. The Learning Process
4/10 The coronation captures the heart of the nation.
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00:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 4
4/5 William becomes an MP in his 60s, which disconcerts the House of Commons.
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01:00
The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
4/6 Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
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01:30
Great Lives—Elizabeth I
Broadcaster and campaigner Esther Rantzen chooses Queen Elizabeth I. (R)
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02:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—In Harm's Way
4/5 Hob is questioned by the police and Roman Ashton becomes anxious about Mary Jago's safety.
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02:30
The Nun Who Nurtured Reggae
Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
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03:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—2. The Coming of the Black Stone
2/2 Hotly pursued for a notebook, Hannay must evade German spies to save the British navy.
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04:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, Ivan Matveyitch
4/5 An old academic and a young boy. It's a topsy-turvy friendship, but it endures.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Andrew Doyle - The Second Mr Bailey
John is a young gay man whose landlady is turning him into a replica of her husband.
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05:00
No Commitments—Series 4, A Nip in the Air
1/6 When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst.
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05:30
Any Other Business—Episode 5
5/6 The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
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