Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 2
2/7 Jeffrey Aspern's devoted literary editor believes he can charm his way into the house.
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00:15
Cosmic Quest—The Milky Way
17/30 Heather considers the struggle to build our knowledge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—7. The Family
7/10 A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 2
2/5 Patti Smith is hungry, homeless and penniless, until a chance encounter changes her life.
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01:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
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01:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Beryl Reid
3/6 Mark Radcliffe profiles a performer who was equally at home in straight or comedy roles.
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02:00
Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 2
2/5 Mark's future happiness is threatened by a woman who lives in the house where his son died
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02:30
Calling Time on Student Bars
Ed Byrne finds out if that notorious institution, the student union bar, has had its day.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Curse of Consciousness
3/6 Jude's deepening relationship with his cousin Sue threatens her teaching career.
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04:00
OxCrimes—An Afternoon/People Just Don't Listen
2/5 Ian Rankin's tale of match violence and Peter Robinson's reminder about listening well.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Tony Staveacre - Wodehouse in Hollywood
PG Wodehouse is taken to Hollywood by a major studio. Is it a match made in heaven?
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05:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper
6/6 Stella is determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
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05:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 2
2/6 Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
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Morning
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06:00
Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
3/5 A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
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06:30
Hunting Haydn's Head
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
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07:00
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.
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07:30
The Sinha Carta
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha examines our most important legal document.
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Charter Trip to Antarctica
9/26 A geographical society from Willesden heads to the Antarctic aboard HMS Troutbridge.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
3/14 It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
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09:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Charlie Brooker seeks the wrong answers from Frank Skinner, Isy Suttie and Jon Richardson.
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09:30
Spread a Little Happiness—Series 2, An Inspector Calls
3/6 The arrival of a restaurant reviewer from a posh magazine puts Hope in a spin.
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10:00
Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Unusual Tragedy of Love
4/6 Confused Jude Fawley meets his newly married cousin Sue and a plan is hatched.
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11:00
OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
3/5 Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
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11:15
Drama on 4—How to Be an Internee With No Previous Experience
MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Charter Trip to Antarctica
9/26 A geographical society from Willesden heads to the Antarctic aboard HMS Troutbridge.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
3/14 It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
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13:00
Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
3/5 A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
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13:30
Hunting Haydn's Head
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 3
3/7 Jeffrey Aspern's literary editor embarks on a campaign of charming Miss Bordereau's niece.
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14:15
Cosmic Quest—Deep Space
18/30 Heather Couper traces our understanding of nebulae, island universes outside our galaxy.
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14:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements
8/10 The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 3
3/5 In 1969, Patti and Robert Mapplethorpe have moved to the Chelsea Hotel, Brooklyn.
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15:00
Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Unusual Tragedy of Love
4/6 Confused Jude Fawley meets his newly married cousin Sue and a plan is hatched.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Nicholas Parsons, Pop Music and 4D Films
Mel Giedroyc uncovers the Inheritance Tracks of Nicholas Parsons.
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17:00
Miracles R Us—Lot 243
4/4 Caroline and Sylvia are engaged to bid at an auction but find more than they bargained for
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17:30
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.
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Evening
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18:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Charlie Brooker seeks the wrong answers from Frank Skinner, Isy Suttie and Jon Richardson.
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18:30
Off the Page—Multicultural Britain
Matthew Parris welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Charter Trip to Antarctica
9/26 A geographical society from Willesden heads to the Antarctic aboard HMS Troutbridge.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 3
3/14 It's bath night for John Cleese, plus a nude surprise in an art gallery.
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20:00
Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
3/5 A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
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20:30
Hunting Haydn's Head
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
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21:00
OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
3/5 Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
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21:15
Drama on 4—How to Be an Internee With No Previous Experience
MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts.
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22:00
The Sinha Carta
Comedian and quizzer Paul Sinha examines our most important legal document.
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22:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 2, Motivational Speech
1/6 The ex-variety star tries motivational speaking with a snappy slogan and dunce's caps.
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23:00
On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 An outside broadcast goes down and a bluebottle rampages across Essex.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 2, Spike Milligan
5/5 Spike Milligan is this week's sketch show guest and is given a signed horse.
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Late
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00:00
Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 3
3/7 Jeffrey Aspern's literary editor embarks on a campaign of charming Miss Bordereau's niece.
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00:15
Cosmic Quest—Deep Space
18/30 Heather Couper traces our understanding of nebulae, island universes outside our galaxy.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—8. Albert's Achievements
8/10 The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Patti Smith - Just Kids, Episode 3
3/5 In 1969, Patti and Robert Mapplethorpe have moved to the Chelsea Hotel, Brooklyn.
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01:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Charlie Brooker seeks the wrong answers from Frank Skinner, Isy Suttie and Jon Richardson.
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01:30
Off the Page—Multicultural Britain
Matthew Parris welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion
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02:00
Christopher Coake - You Came Back—Episode 3
3/5 A child living in Mark and Chloe's old home says he has seen their dead son's ghost.
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02:30
Hunting Haydn's Head
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - Jude the Obscure—The Unusual Tragedy of Love
4/6 Confused Jude Fawley meets his newly married cousin Sue and a plan is hatched.
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04:00
OxCrimes—My Life as a Killer, by Maxim Jakubowski
3/5 Murder becomes an obsession for a man whose time is running out.
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04:15
Drama on 4—How to Be an Internee With No Previous Experience
MI5 questions PG Wodehouse about his controversial wartime broadcasts.
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05:00
Miracles R Us—Lot 243
4/4 Caroline and Sylvia are engaged to bid at an auction but find more than they bargained for
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05:30
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 A letter and phone calls lift the lid on Jane's chaotic love life.
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