Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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06:30
Wreck of the Alba
Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
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07:00
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
5/6 Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
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07:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
1/16 Kenneth Horne's series debut with the 大象传媒 backroom boys.
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08:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
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09:00
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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09:45
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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10:00
RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
1/4 Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
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11:00
Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
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11:15
Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
1/16 Kenneth Horne's series debut with the 大象传媒 backroom boys.
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12:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
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13:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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13:30
Wreck of the Alba
Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
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14:00
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Protest
7/10 Increasing rent prices send Sapna's elderly neighbour on a crusade against corruption.
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14:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience
2/20 Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time.
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14:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 7
7/10 What will the warrior find when he returns home?
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14:45
Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 2
2/5 Marie Antoinette flees the palace to meet the awaiting king.
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15:00
RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
1/4 Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Wellies, Patrick Duffy and Dick & Dom
Mel celebrates Patrick Duffy's birthday, and Dick and Dom are back at school.
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17:00
Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
3/4 Absconding with 拢4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
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17:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
5/6 Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
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Evening
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18:00
Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
3/8 The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
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18:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
6/6 Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 1
1/16 Kenneth Horne's series debut with the 大象传媒 backroom boys.
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19:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
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20:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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20:30
Wreck of the Alba
Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
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21:00
Rik Mayall's Bedside Tales—Train to Paris
2/6 Rik Mayall invites you to lie back and listen to a fluffy tale of seduction.
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21:15
Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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22:00
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
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22:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Jan Ravens
4/6 Impressionist Jan Ravens has a boxing lesson, gets her eyebrows threaded and builds a wall
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23:00
Strangers on Trains—Episode 1
1/6 Travellers, including a love-struck postie, share their darkest secrets.
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23:15
Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 1
1/5 Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including 'I Am a Yellow Fly'.
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23:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Lights Out
5/6 Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match.
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Late
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00:00
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Protest
7/10 Increasing rent prices send Sapna's elderly neighbour on a crusade against corruption.
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—2. Communion and Conscience
2/20 Neil MacGregor uses the Stratford Chalice to explore the world in Shakespeare's time.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 7
7/10 What will the warrior find when he returns home?
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00:45
Book of the Week—Graham Robb - Parisians, Episode 2
2/5 Marie Antoinette flees the palace to meet the awaiting king.
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01:00
Hidden Treasures—Petworth House
3/8 The antiques quiz visits Petworth House in West Sussex.
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01:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
6/6 Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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02:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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02:30
Wreck of the Alba
Michael Bird on the story of the great painting by Alfred Wallis.
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03:00
RL Stevenson - Kidnapped—The House of Shaws
1/4 Scotland is in turmoil after the Jacobite rebellion, as young David sets off to Edinburgh.
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04:00
Winston Graham Short Stories—At the Chalet Lartrec
An English driver seeks shelter in the Swiss Alps, but his hosts are unhappy to see him.
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04:15
Lloyd Peters - A Higher Education
Panic strikes in a university drama department as a siege situation unfolds.
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05:00
Capital Gains—Series 1, Venture Capital
3/4 Absconding with 拢4.6 million cash proves challenging for benefactor Julius Hutch.
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05:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 5
5/6 Even Edward's allies find themselves absorbed by AmJap. Orwellian sitcom with Hugh Laurie.
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