Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—1. Family Dynamics
1/10 The complications facing parents when a marriage breaks down and a new relationship begins
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—11. Treason and Plots
11/20 Tabloid history of Shakespeare's England via contemporary accounts of royal murder plots.
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00:30
Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 1
1/10 Meera Syal reads her own novel about Meena, growing up in a 1970s Black Country village.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Douglas Rogers - The Last Resort, Episode 1
1/5 When he hears of the death of the first white farmer, Rogers is concerned for his parents.
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01:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Gustave Flaubert
3/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, John O'Farrell and Alex Clark.
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01:30
A Good Read—Bibi Baskin and Giles Foden
Bibi and Giles talk about books by Patrick McCabe, Paul Muldoon and Eric Newby. (R)
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02:00
Detective—Series 3, 1. The Trap
1/8 A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook.
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02:30
O Lucky Man!
John Harris investigates the life and work of director Lindsay Anderson.
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03:00
Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1. Vanity
1/2 'I would give my soul to stay young'. A vain aristocrat makes a dangerous pact.
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04:00
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The Mistletoe Bride
The happiness of a young bride on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Danny Wallace, Tab Hunter, Christian O'Connell, Andy de la Tour, Isis Thompson, Young Fathers, Phil Manzanera
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, Tactics
4/6 Can divine intervention help when the opponents grab Father Benedict's match tactics?
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05:30
Know Your Place—Marriage of Convenience
4/8 Is it wedding bells for caretaker Ramsay in a quest to keep his job?
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Morning
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06:00
Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge
2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees?
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06:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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07:00
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat—The Two Ivans
1/6 In a sleepy Russian town, a careless insult changes the lives of two neighbours.
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07:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Horses
2/4 Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 3
3/16 Kenneth Horne meets 大象传媒 sound effects men and a pantomime horse in The Clissold Saga.
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08:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 18/04/1965
Home wine-making tips, and poetic tributes to those who watch over us at night.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 13, Episode 5
5/7 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Jeremy Hardy.
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09:45
Elastic Planet—The Babies
1/6 Cosmic comedy connections. A spoof documentary series that stretches the truth.
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10:00
Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
2/2 The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
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11:00
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—On Harting Hill
A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems.
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11:15
Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 3
3/16 Kenneth Horne meets 大象传媒 sound effects men and a pantomime horse in The Clissold Saga.
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12:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 18/04/1965
Home wine-making tips, and poetic tributes to those who watch over us at night.
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13:00
Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge
2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees?
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13:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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14:00
Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—2. A Bitter Break-Up
2/10 After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband.
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14:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City
12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice.
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14:30
Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 2
2/10 During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Douglas Rogers - The Last Resort, Episode 2
2/5 Douglas discovers that 'Drifters' has acquired a new set of customers.
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15:00
Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
2/2 The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Mary Berry's Simnel Cake, The Simpsons and Maths, and A Monster Calls
Mary Berry shares her Simnel cake recipe for Easter.
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17:00
Stilgoe's Around—The Boat Show
Laughs and jigs aplenty from Richard Stilgoe at the Boat Show.
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17:30
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat—The Two Ivans
1/6 In a sleepy Russian town, a careless insult changes the lives of two neighbours.
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Evening
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18:00
Hidden Treasures—Syon House
5/8 The antiques quiz visits the Syon House, London.
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18:30
Frankly Speaking—Evelyn Waugh
The Brideshead Revisited author discusses his career.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 1, Episode 3
3/16 Kenneth Horne meets 大象传媒 sound effects men and a pantomime horse in The Clissold Saga.
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19:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 18/04/1965
Home wine-making tips, and poetic tributes to those who watch over us at night.
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20:00
Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge
2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees?
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20:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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21:00
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—On Harting Hill
A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems.
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21:15
Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
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22:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Horses
2/4 Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches.
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22:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Sandi Toksvig
6/6 Marcus Brigstocke gets Sandi Toksvig to try some new experiences.
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23:00
Strangers on Trains—Episode 3
3/6 Nat Segnit is on a quest to venture inside travellers' minds with tales of doomed dates.
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23:15
Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 3
3/5 Poems and songs, including runaway teaspoons and the spelling of 'marmalade'.
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23:30
Vent—Series 2, Mary's Girl Child
1/6 Comatose Ben celebrates Christmas, as the nativity plays out in his unconscious mind.
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Late
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00:00
Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope—2. A Bitter Break-Up
2/10 After her marriage breaks down, Nadine is fuelled with bitterness towards her ex-husband.
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00:15
Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City
12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice.
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00:30
Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 2
2/10 During the long summer break from school, Meena is desperate to be accepted by her peers.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Douglas Rogers - The Last Resort, Episode 2
2/5 Douglas discovers that 'Drifters' has acquired a new set of customers.
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01:00
Hidden Treasures—Syon House
5/8 The antiques quiz visits the Syon House, London.
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01:30
Frankly Speaking—Evelyn Waugh
The Brideshead Revisited author discusses his career.
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02:00
Detective—Series 3, 2. A Bit of a Grudge
2/8 Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a crook. Can he be caught before he flees?
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02:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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03:00
Oscar Wilde—The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2. Retribution
2/2 The aristocrat is living a life of selfish pleasure. But is retribution on the horizon?
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04:00
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—On Harting Hill
A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems.
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04:15
Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
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05:00
Stilgoe's Around—The Boat Show
Laughs and jigs aplenty from Richard Stilgoe at the Boat Show.
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05:30
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat—The Two Ivans
1/6 In a sleepy Russian town, a careless insult changes the lives of two neighbours.
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