Schedule
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Early
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Humiliation
1/5 Two old flatmates meet once a month for lunch and talk about everything... mostly.
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
6/20 What Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage.
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00:30
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 1
1/5 A young dreamer fantasises about a more exciting life.
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00:45
Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Childhood Memories
1/5 Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his Swansea childhood.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Daniel Defoe
2/6 With guest panellists, crime writer Mark Billingham and journalist Jane Thynne.
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01:30
A Good Read—Howard Brenton and Alexander Walker
Sara, Howard and Alexander discuss books by Primo Levi, Stefan Zweig and George Orwell.
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02:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 1. Headless in Glasgow
1/4 DI Bob Boxer and DC Shona Doberman probe an academics killing spree.
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02:30
Looking for Ripley
Crime writer Mark Billingham tails Patricia Highsmith's hero-psychopath Tom Ripley
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03:00
Keith Waterhouse - Mr and Mrs Nobody
The diary doings of Charles Pooter, a London clerk, and his long-suffering wife Carrie.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, On Dover Beach
1/5 By Tom Stoppard. Matthew Arnold engages in animated internal debate with himself.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Scottee, Esther Rantzen, Danny Brocklehurst, Rick Edwards, Tyrone Huggins, Jose Gonzalez, C Duncan
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
A Whole New Ball Game—Series 1, Hungry
3/6 With his mum very busy at the church, hungry Robert takes action.
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05:30
Know Your Place—Room to Manoeuvre
3/8 Cleaner Elsie borrows a flat for a night, but must keep caretaker Ramsay out of the way.
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Morning
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06:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
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06:30
Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
1/3 Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
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07:00
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
6/6 Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
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07:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home
1/4 Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the 大象传媒 backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga.
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08:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 19/07/1964
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 4
4/7 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 4
4/4 Can we make it to the stars? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz.
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10:00
Pamela Branch - The Wooden Overcoat
Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, then turns up dead.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
2/5 By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
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11:15
Kathryn Simmonds - Poetry for Beginners
Poetry sparks lust, ambition and rivalry at a residential writing course in Shropshire.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the 大象传媒 backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga.
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12:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 19/07/1964
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc.
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13:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
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13:30
Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
1/3 Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
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14:00
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Wonderful Guy
2/5 Bella has a new man, but he happens to be half her age.
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14:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
7/20 A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
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14:30
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
2/5 Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
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14:45
Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
2/5 Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
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15:00
Pamela Branch - The Wooden Overcoat
Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, then turns up dead.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—David Thewlis, Keep It in the Family and A Monster Calls
Mel Giedroyc says happy birthday to Harry Potter actor David Thewlis.
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17:00
Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
4/4 Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
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17:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
6/6 Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
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Evening
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18:00
Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
4/8 The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
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18:30
Frankly Speaking—Maurice Chevalier
The French entertainer talks frankly about his career.
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18:50
Inheritance Tracks—Judith Kerr
Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne gets secrets from the 大象传媒 backroom boys, and more from the Clissold Saga.
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19:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 19/07/1964
The creature of Invercockieleekie wreaks a special kind of havoc.
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20:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
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20:30
Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
1/3 Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
2/5 By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
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21:15
Kathryn Simmonds - Poetry for Beginners
Poetry sparks lust, ambition and rivalry at a residential writing course in Shropshire.
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22:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home
1/4 Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches.
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22:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Suggs
5/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites Madness frontman Suggs to try some new experiences.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—17/03/2015
Tiff Stevenson chats to Joel Dommett.
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23:00
Strangers on Trains—Episode 2
2/6 Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs.
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23:15
Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
2/5 Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
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23:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Girls and Boys
6/6 With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style.
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Late
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Wonderful Guy
2/5 Bella has a new man, but he happens to be half her age.
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
7/20 A rare woodcut offers an insight into the troubles and tragedies of Elizabethan Ireland.
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00:30
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
2/5 Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
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00:45
Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Holidays
2/5 Sir Harry recalls his travels, tummy troubles and an unfortunate series of events at sea.
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01:00
Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
4/8 The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
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01:30
Frankly Speaking—Maurice Chevalier
The French entertainer talks frankly about his career.
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01:50
Inheritance Tracks—Judith Kerr
Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms.
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02:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 2. The Killings in Kirkibrae
2/4 The cops probe a link between the deaths in Glasgow and murders in an idyllic village.
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02:30
Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 1
1/3 Extracts reveal the playwright's strong opinions on England and Englishness.
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03:00
Pamela Branch - The Wooden Overcoat
Newly acquitted killer Benji Cann finds refuge at the Asterisk Club, then turns up dead.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
2/5 By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
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04:15
Kathryn Simmonds - Poetry for Beginners
Poetry sparks lust, ambition and rivalry at a residential writing course in Shropshire.
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05:00
Capital Gains—Series 1, Capital Return
4/4 Home at last, how will Julius Hutch come to terms with the bank that made him rich?
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05:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 6
6/6 Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
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