Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Bryony Lavery - 272 Attempts
Award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery explores of the world of genetics.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Parky at 80, Jackie Stewart
From the Beatles to Mozart, champion F1 driver Jackie Stewart makes his castaway choices.
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01:45
Afternoon Reading—Claire Keegan - Foster, Episode 3
3/3 As summer draws to a close, it is time to leave the Kinsellas and return home.
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02:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Meets a Bird
3/13 An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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02:30
Life With The Lyons—Home Again
Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels.
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03:00
Clare in the Community—Series 7, Debt of Honour
4/6 Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling.
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03:30
John Osborne - The Entertainer
Three family generations symbolise post-war Britain's decline. Stars Bill Nighy.
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05:00
Alan Garner - Elidor—Episode 1
1/4 Unexpected adventure awaits Roland, Helen, David and Nicholas Watson in a derelict church.
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05:30
Michelle Magorian - Back Home—Episode 1
1/4 Wartime evacuee Rusty returns to Britain and meets a mother she doesn't recognise.
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Morning
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06:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
1/5 Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
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06:30
The Ping Pong Diplomats
Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
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07:00
Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8 Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
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07:30
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 4
4/8 With Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Robin Ince. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
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08:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
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08:30
The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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09:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
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09:30
The Brig Society—Series 1, Hospital
2/6 Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! This week, his own hospital.
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10:00
Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested.
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11:00
Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
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11:15
Loose Ends—Arthur Smith, David Mitchell, Arlene Phillips, Sandi Toksvig, Yasmin Evans, John Shuttleworth, Spoek Mathambo, Fantasma
Clive Anderson and guests with a special Comic Relief edition of Loose Ends.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
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12:30
The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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13:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
1/5 Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
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13:30
The Ping Pong Diplomats
Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
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14:00
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Talent Show
6/10 Sapna's sister enters a top musical talent show, where she attracts unwanted attention.
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14:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
1/20 Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
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14:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 6
6/10 The warrior faces a terrible battle to the death.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 1
1/5 The man who fixed the gaping holes of Rue d'Enfer now makes his dramatic entry.
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15:00
Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Greyhound of a Girl, Elephants' Trunks and Dick and Dom
Dick and Dom with the science behind the everyday in How Dangerous Is Your School?
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17:00
A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, The Mould in the Gold
2/6 Robert aims to give a eulogy for his dad at Father Benedict's Golden Oldies Night.
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17:30
Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8 Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
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Evening
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18:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
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18:30
A Good Read—Richard Holmes and Hilary Mantel
Sarah, Richard and Hilary discuss books by Molly Keane, Arnold Wesker and Henry James.
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19:00
Dad's Army—Series 1, A Stripe for Frazer
8/20 Promotion turns the dour old Scotsman crazy with power. With Arthur Lowe and John Laurie.
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19:30
The Michael Bentine Show—From 26/02/1984
From the Metropolitan Police to a dead newsreader, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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20:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
1/5 Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
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20:30
The Ping Pong Diplomats
Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
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21:00
Rik Mayall's Bedside Tales—Mountain Girl
1/6 Rik Mayall invites you up a mountain path for a strange Brazilian adventure.
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21:15
Loose Ends—Arthur Smith, David Mitchell, Arlene Phillips, Sandi Toksvig, Yasmin Evans, John Shuttleworth, Spoek Mathambo, Fantasma
Clive Anderson and guests with a special Comic Relief edition of Loose Ends.
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22:00
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 4
4/8 With Sheila Hancock, Graham Norton, Paul Merton and Robin Ince. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
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22:30
The Brig Society—Series 1, Hospital
2/6 Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has been put in charge of a thing! This week, his own hospital.
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23:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 3
3/7 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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23:45
Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 The Cold War, the space race and the last man on the moon.
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Late
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00:00
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Talent Show
6/10 Sapna's sister enters a top musical talent show, where she attracts unwanted attention.
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
1/20 Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 6
6/10 The warrior faces a terrible battle to the death.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 1
1/5 The man who fixed the gaping holes of Rue d'Enfer now makes his dramatic entry.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
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01:30
A Good Read—Richard Holmes and Hilary Mantel
Sarah, Richard and Hilary discuss books by Molly Keane, Arnold Wesker and Henry James. (R)
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02:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
1/5 Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
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02:30
The Ping Pong Diplomats
Garry Richardson recalls an unusual sporting exchange in 1971 between the US and China.
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03:00
Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested.
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04:00
Winston Graham Short Stories—The Old Boys
A stroll down memory lane turns heated when two 'old boys' meet at their old school.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Arthur Smith, David Mitchell, Arlene Phillips, Sandi Toksvig, Yasmin Evans, John Shuttleworth, Spoek Mathambo, Fantasma
Clive Anderson and guests with a special Comic Relief edition of Loose Ends.
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05:00
A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, The Mould in the Gold
2/6 Robert aims to give a eulogy for his dad at Father Benedict's Golden Oldies Night.
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05:30
Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8 Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
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