Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 2
2/3 The Time Lord is forced to enlist the help of Nazi scientist Dr Elizabeth Klein.
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00:30
Frankly Speaking—Dr Jacob Bronowski
The mathematician and broadcaster Dr Jacob Bronowski discusses his career.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 4. Mr 'Spider' Williams
4/8 Alex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash.
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01:30
Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 1
1/2 Misha Glenny goes to Rome, Sardinia and Milan in pursuit of the Italian nationalist.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 2
2/10 Bee hears the news that she was dreading. Tense psychological thriller.
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02:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—William Wordsworth and the Sublime Landscape
2/12 How Wordsworth's poetry has influenced thinking about nature ever since.
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02:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 2
2/5 Irene is forced into casual labour in Ibiza when she inherits Vera's debts.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 2
2/5 Michael Chabon reflects on his complex relationship with his former father-in-law.
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03:00
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and School
2/5 Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation be her father's undoing?
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04:00
Hidden Treasures—Parham House
7/8 The antiques quiz visits Parham House in West Sussex.
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04:30
Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
2/2 Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
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05:00
Stilgoe's Around—World Wine Fair, Bristol
Bristol's World Wine Fair is host to Richard Stilgoe's wit, flair and musings on booze.
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05:30
Nikolai Gogol - Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat—Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt
3/6 Home from military service, Ivan finds his aunt's efforts to marry him off intolerable.
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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
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06:30
Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
2/2 Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
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07:00
London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day
3/4 The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?
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07:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, Tug-of-War
19/26 Troutbridge sails on escort duty, but Mr Phillips is assigned as the lone officer.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 10
10/14 British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.
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09:00
Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
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09:30
The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
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10:00
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
3/5 Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain, Strange Music
2/3 The story of a young girl's visit to a northern dance hall. Why doesn't she want to dance?
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11:15
Jennie Buckman - Goodbye Moses
Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost-turned-detective, embarks on a quest to find his killers
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, Tug-of-War
19/26 Troutbridge sails on escort duty, but Mr Phillips is assigned as the lone officer.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 10
10/14 British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.
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13:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
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13:30
Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
2/2 Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 3
3/10 Bee refuses to believe the police conclusion that her sister Tess killed herself.
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14:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—The Sporting Estate
3/12 Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the idea of the sporting estate.
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14:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 3
3/5 Still on her package holiday, Vera is abducted by Transylvanian separatists.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 3
3/5 Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
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15:00
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
3/5 Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
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16:00
Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
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16:30
The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
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17:00
London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day
3/4 The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?
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17:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 3
3/3 The Time Lord and Klein discover the true nature of their foe, but how to tackle it?
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18:30
Off the Page—Smoking
Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer join Matthew Parris to discuss smoking
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, Tug-of-War
19/26 Troutbridge sails on escort duty, but Mr Phillips is assigned as the lone officer.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 10
10/14 British seafarers, and John Cleese in reverse.
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20:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
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20:30
Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
2/2 Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Malachi Whitaker - The Crystal Fountain, Strange Music
2/3 The story of a young girl's visit to a northern dance hall. Why doesn't she want to dance?
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21:15
Jennie Buckman - Goodbye Moses
Moses Perkes, a Trinidadian ghost-turned-detective, embarks on a quest to find his killers
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22:00
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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22:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
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23:00
The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 When Eva opens her heart to the press, the rest of the staff get taken to the cleaners.
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23:30
The Iguanodon—Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us
3/3 A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—A Thousand Tiny Wings, Episode 3
3/3 The Time Lord and Klein discover the true nature of their foe, but how to tackle it?
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00:30
Off the Page—Smoking
Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer join Matthew Parris to discuss smoking
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 5. Mr Wilfred Davis
5/8 Lathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash.
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01:30
Garibaldi's Grand Scheme—Episode 2
2/2 Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rosamund Lupton - Sister, Episode 3
3/10 Bee refuses to believe the police conclusion that her sister Tess killed herself.
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02:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—The Sporting Estate
3/12 Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the idea of the sporting estate.
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02:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global, Episode 3
3/5 Still on her package holiday, Vera is abducted by Transylvanian separatists.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 3
3/5 Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
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03:00
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—Home and Work
3/5 Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles.
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04:00
Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
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04:30
The Hudson and Pepperdine Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine stay on air - despite interruptions. From May 2001.
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05:00
London Calling—Little Willie Saves the Day
3/4 The Daily Sketch slams boring Auntie. Will John Brown agree to light entertainment shows?
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05:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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