Schedule
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Early
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Other People
4/5 While Bella contemplates potential motherhood, Bill is having parental problems of his own
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—9. New Science, Old Magic
9/20 A disc of black obsidian from Mexico reflects the Elizabethan fascination with astrology.
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00:30
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 4
4/5 As he goes to perform his pub act, things get more complicated for the three-timing romeo.
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00:45
Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Variety and Comedians
4/5 Sir Harry Secombe recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.
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01:00
It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Angus Deayton plays host to Will Self, Arthur Smith, Sara Pascoe and Gyles Brandreth.
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01:30
Great Lives—Noel Coward
TV producer Peter Bazalgette chooses the actor, lyricist and playwright, Noel Coward. (R)
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02:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 1, 4. The Seat of Evil
4/4 When a falling safe slays a top comedian, the cop duo probe a celebrity killing spree.
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02:30
Noel Coward - From His Diaries—Episode 3
3/3 The playwright endures drama with the press, but enjoys his 70th birthday.
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03:00
DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—2. Recognition
2/3 Clinging to her sons, Gertrude is jealous of Paul's success and his friendship with Miriam
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Family Friend
4/5 By Marina Warner. In Egypt 1901, some English army officers indulge in fox-hunting.
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04:15
Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—An Offal Discovery
1/2 Gladys Mitchell's amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley probes alarming village events.
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05:00
No Commitments—Series 4, Two at a Time
6/6 Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall.
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05:30
The Pickerskill Reports—Series 2, Richard and Gregory Severin
4/4 In the late 1940s, the master dupes two brothers entranced by Lenin, Marx and Trotsky.
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Morning
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06:00
Steve May - Last Man Out
After a jazz gig, the drummer and bar manager pick over the ruins of their lives.
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06:30
City Messengers
An insight into the lives of London cycle couriers.
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07:00
Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
6/6 Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
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07:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 How does The Archers sound to people who don't listen to The Archers?
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle
6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Finger of Suspicion
Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos.
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09:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton
5/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton
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09:30
The Cavity Within—Episode 4
4/4 Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship and the zoo brings out the animal in Pete.
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10:00
DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Sentence
5/5 By Nina Raine. A judge looks back on his childhood and a story that he told his children.
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11:15
Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—The Bones of the Matter
2/2 Rupert Sethleigh is missing - can Mrs Bradley solve the mystery of a headless corpse?
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle
6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Finger of Suspicion
Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos.
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13:00
Steve May - Last Man Out
After a jazz gig, the drummer and bar manager pick over the ruins of their lives.
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13:30
City Messengers
An insight into the lives of London cycle couriers.
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14:00
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Whole Enchilada
5/5 Bella has made some life-changing decisions, but Bill has an announcement of his own.
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14:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—10. Toil and Trouble
10/20 A model ship hung in a church reveals the differences between Scottish and English witches
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14:30
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 5
5/5 Billy's fantasies have all been exposed. Will he leave to start a new life in London?
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14:45
Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Sports and Swansea
5/5 Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
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15:00
DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Danny Wallace, Keep It in the Family and A Monster Calls
Author Danny Wallace discusses his debut children's novel Hamish and the Worldstoppers.
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17:00
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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17:30
Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
6/6 Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
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Evening
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18:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton
5/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton
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18:30
My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Zoe Wicomb
7/8 South African-born Zoe Wicomb tells Stuart Cosgrove about her five favourite books.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 3, The Blackboard Jungle
6/20 The Lad becomes a young schoolmaster in a school full of juvenile delinquents.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Finger of Suspicion
Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos.
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20:00
Steve May - Last Man Out
After a jazz gig, the drummer and bar manager pick over the ruins of their lives.
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20:30
City Messengers
An insight into the lives of London cycle couriers.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Sentence
5/5 By Nina Raine. A judge looks back on his childhood and a story that he told his children.
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21:15
Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—The Bones of the Matter
2/2 Rupert Sethleigh is missing - can Mrs Bradley solve the mystery of a headless corpse?
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22:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 How does The Archers sound to people who don't listen to The Archers?
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22:30
The League against Tedium—Episode 6
6/6 A message from the holy land! Bamboozling blur of oddball comedy and easy listening.
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23:30
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 1, About Moving Out
2/6 A series about a young comedian whose career choice alienates his family.
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23:45
Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, Iceland
2/6 Country legend Tina C visits Iceland to help save the world from its financial mess.
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Late
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Whole Enchilada
5/5 Bella has made some life-changing decisions, but Bill has an announcement of his own.
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—10. Toil and Trouble
10/20 A model ship hung in a church reveals the differences between Scottish and English witches
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00:30
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 5
5/5 Billy's fantasies have all been exposed. Will he leave to start a new life in London?
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00:45
Sir Harry Secombe - Goon Abroad—Sports and Swansea
5/5 Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe recalls his school days in Wales.
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01:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Horne, Wheeler, De Botton
5/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman take exhibits from Alex Horne, Sara Wheeler and Alain De Botton
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01:30
My Life in Five Books—Series 2, Zoe Wicomb
7/8 South African-born Zoe Wicomb tells Stuart Cosgrove about her five favourite books.
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02:00
Steve May - Last Man Out
After a jazz gig, the drummer and bar manager pick over the ruins of their lives.
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02:30
City Messengers
An insight into the lives of London cycle couriers.
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03:00
DH Lawrence - Sons and Lovers—3. Loss
3/3 Gertrude clings to her son Paul who now turns to a new lover.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Sentence
5/5 By Nina Raine. A judge looks back on his childhood and a story that he told his children.
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04:15
Mrs Bradley - The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop—The Bones of the Matter
2/2 Rupert Sethleigh is missing - can Mrs Bradley solve the mystery of a headless corpse?
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05:00
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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05:30
Living with the Enemy—Episode 6
6/6 Gyles goes on the rampage and Sophie turns to gossip.
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