Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Drama on 4—Torchwood - The Lost Files, The House of the Dead
3/3 By James Goss. Jack and Ianto end up at the most haunted pub in Wales.
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00:45
Brave New Worlds—Tomorrow's News Yesterday
3/3 By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The towering double act's funny-sinister sci-fi story.
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01:00
Writing the Century - Omnibus—Letters from a Young Indian Revolutionary
By Tanika Gupta. True story of Dinesh Gupta and his resistance to British colonial rule.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Rebecca Front
The actress shares her love of 'They All Laughed' and why she will pass on Bach's concerto
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Anita Roddick
Businesswoman and campaigner Anita Roddick tells Dr Anthony Clare about her early life.
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03:00
Meeting Myself Coming Back—Peter Mandelson
Labour's Prince of Darkness Peter Mandelson looks back at his life via the sound archives.
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04:00
Peter Tinniswood—A Touch of Daniel
As Carter Brandon struggles for love, the only person who understands is his baby cousin.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, There's Nowt Queerer Than Folk
1/6 Michael Bentine recalls visits to Australia and New York, and some outrageous friends.
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Morning
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06:00
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/4 Ash rediscovers his lost love but faces some traumatic challenges en route.
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07:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Spy
3/5 The eternal pessimist has an unusual visitor in 1986.
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
1/6 The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
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08:00
Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
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08:30
Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
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09:00
Long Time No See by Hannah Lowe (Omnibus)
A story of a father and a daughter; and of games of chance from Jamaica to Ilford, Essex.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Jilly Cooper
Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, JK Rowling
From the Beatles to Beethoven, the Harry Potter author shares her castaway choices.
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11:00
Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
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11:30
In the Director's Chair
Film-maker Alex Cox assesses the life of Citizen Kane creator, Orson Welles.
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11:45
Centurions—Orson Welles, Citizen Kane
Peter Bogdanovich, David Thompson and Jonathan Rosenbaum discuss Orson Welles.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Ray's a Laugh—From 29/01/1960
When Kitty hears about Ted's raise, she wants to splash out.
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12:30
Whack-O!—The Inspector's Visit
Professor Jimmy Edwards' plans to bribe the boys with a sumptuous meal are all washed up.
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13:00
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/4 Ash rediscovers his lost love but faces some traumatic challenges en route.
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14:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Spy
3/5 The eternal pessimist has an unusual visitor in 1986.
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14:30
Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 1
1/2 Claude is being stalked by Paul, who is certain he has found the star of his new novel.
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15:45
Afternoon Reading—Alexandros Papadiamandis - The Boundless Garden, Shipwrecks' Wreckage
3/3 Three sailors are shipwrecked and their cargo of cheeses lost.
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16:00
The Other Side of the Hill—It's a Long Way From Talavera
1/2 First of Peter Luke's two plays about the 1808-1813 campaign of the Duke of Wellington.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
1/6 The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
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Evening
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18:00
Jenny Stephens - Jefferson 37—Episode 3
3/4 Dr Abbotts claims clones are emotionless, while Jefferson and Lucy probe Carter 5's fate.
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18:30
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—3. Ancient Forces
3/4 When Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions.
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19:00
Mystery Theater—The Black Museum: Orson Welles 1/2
Orson Welles' tale inspired by a case from Scotland Yard's gallery of murder artefacts.
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19:30
In the Director's Chair
Film-maker Alex Cox assesses the life of Citizen Kane creator, Orson Welles.
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19:45
Centurions—Orson Welles, Citizen Kane
Peter Bogdanovich, David Thompson and Jonathan Rosenbaum discuss Orson Welles.
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20:00
Long Time No See by Hannah Lowe (Omnibus)
A story of a father and a daughter; and of games of chance from Jamaica to Ilford, Essex.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Jilly Cooper
Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Children's Writers, JK Rowling
From the Beatles to Beethoven, the Harry Potter author shares her castaway choices.
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
1/6 The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
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22:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Edinburgh Special
Mark Steel uncovers the stories and characters that make up Leith in Edinburgh.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—02/08/2015
Arthur Smith is joined by Iain Stirling.
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23:00
Mastering the Universe—Series 1, Food and Drink
5/6 Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of our menus.
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23:15
Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 1, Blakey 'Blake' Blakeson
2/4 Simon Munnery debunks the image of one of England's forgotten folk heroes.
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23:30
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Gambling Fever
1/6 Hamish becomes addicted to gambling after winning a Sporran Cosy in the Glen MacLottery.
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23:45
Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
1/4 Time management, and some special detectives. Sketches and songs from 1998.
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Late
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00:00
Jenny Stephens - Jefferson 37—Episode 3
3/4 Dr Abbotts claims clones are emotionless, while Jefferson and Lucy probe Carter 5's fate.
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00:30
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—3. Ancient Forces
3/4 When Vezin declares his love for Ilse, he fears for his actions.
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01:00
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/4 Ash rediscovers his lost love but faces some traumatic challenges en route.
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02:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Spy
3/5 The eternal pessimist has an unusual visitor in 1986.
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02:30
Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 1
1/2 Claude is being stalked by Paul, who is certain he has found the star of his new novel.
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03:45
Afternoon Reading—Alexandros Papadiamandis - The Boundless Garden, Shipwrecks' Wreckage
3/3 Three sailors are shipwrecked and their cargo of cheeses lost.
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04:00
The Other Side of the Hill—It's a Long Way From Talavera
1/2 First of Peter Luke's two plays about the 1808-1813 campaign of the Duke of Wellington.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
1/6 The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
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