Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Paradise Lost in Space—1. Ruination
1/6 Armed idealist Norman and cheerful bore Max are set to ruin the lives of friendly aliens.
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00:30
Atomic Tales—Their Gaze Was Green
1/6 Space heroes Jack and Chip tackle green Venusian terrorists. 1950s American sci-fi spoof.
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01:00
Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater (Omnibus)
Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Alex Polizzi
Hotelier and TV presenter Alex Polizzi chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—RD Laing
A key figure in the 60s, influential psychiatrist RD Laing talks to Dr Anthony Clare.
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03:00
Meeting Myself Coming Back—Sir Jonathan Miller
From Beyond the Fringe to atheism, Sir Jonathan Miller relives his life in sound.
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04:00
Georgette Heyer - Regency Buck
Judith Taverner defies brawling Regency London to make her claim on 'high society'.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It'll Be Alright on the Night
2/6 Michael Bentine entertains with tales about hazards of live TV and working with animals.
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Morning
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06:00
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 4
4/4 The Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari.
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07:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Carnival
4/5 Can eternal pessimist Robb Wilton solve an unusual problem in 1986?
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The CV of Dorian Gray
2/6 Try as the curmudgeon might to be hip, he is more a hip-replacement kind of guy.
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08:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/02/1971
A laughing tax inspector and a right royal surprise. Sketches starring Ronnie Barker.
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08:30
Whack-O!—The Popularity Ballot
Professor Jimmy Edwards hatches a plan to win a cash prize in a school popularity contest.
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09:00
Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Omnibus)
Marine biologist Helen Scales tells the story of seashells.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses 'Look Mummy, No Hands' by Fascinating Aida.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Stephen Fry
From Mozart to Meat Loaf, the actor, comic and writer shares his castaway choices.
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 2, The Next Greatest Generation?
Guy Raz hears from the 'Millennials', people born between 1981 and 2000.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths
Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/02/1971
A laughing tax inspector and a right royal surprise. Sketches starring Ronnie Barker.
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12:30
Whack-O!—The Popularity Ballot
Professor Jimmy Edwards hatches a plan to win a cash prize in a school popularity contest.
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13:00
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 4
4/4 The Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari.
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14:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Carnival
4/5 Can eternal pessimist Robb Wilton solve an unusual problem in 1986?
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14:30
Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 2
2/2 A bank collapses, a heist is averted and Claude makes a daring decision.
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15:45
Ronald Frame Short Stories—The Good Life
A man recalls his illusive past and ruminates on his diminishing creative powers.
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16:00
The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo
2/2 The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The CV of Dorian Gray
2/6 Try as the curmudgeon might to be hip, he is more a hip-replacement kind of guy.
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Evening
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18:00
Jenny Stephens - Jefferson 37—Episode 4
4/4 Dr Abbotts finds his 'party trick' used against him, and Paul Smith takes full advantage.
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18:30
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
4/4 Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
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19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 2, The Next Greatest Generation?
Guy Raz hears from the 'Millennials', people born between 1981 and 2000.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Sloths
Musings on the natural history of perhaps the most lethargic beast in the animal world.
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20:00
Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Omnibus)
Marine biologist Helen Scales tells the story of seashells.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Helena Bonham Carter
Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses 'Look Mummy, No Hands' by Fascinating Aida.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Edinburgh Winners, Stephen Fry
From Mozart to Meat Loaf, the actor, comic and writer shares his castaway choices.
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The CV of Dorian Gray
2/6 Try as the curmudgeon might to be hip, he is more a hip-replacement kind of guy.
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22:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Berwick-Upon-Tweed
1/6 Mark Steel visits the Northumberland town to find out what makes it distinctive
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—09/08/2015
Arthur Smith is joined by Jess Robinson and Kirsty Newton.
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23:00
Mastering the Universe—Series 1, Christmas
6/6 Professor Joy Klamp explores ways to make the festive season truly miserable.
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23:15
Where Did It All Go Wrong?—Series 1, Heinrich Prikk's Considered Conclusions
3/4 The world's greatest philosopher conjures all sorts of conundrums.
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23:30
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, There's Something About Mrs Naughtie
2/6 Mrs Naughtie's news has Hamish, Dougal and the Laird all a-fluster.
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23:45
Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
2/4 Battles recreated, and National Trousers Day. Sketches and songs from March 1998.
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Late
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00:00
Jenny Stephens - Jefferson 37—Episode 4
4/4 Dr Abbotts finds his 'party trick' used against him, and Paul Smith takes full advantage.
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00:30
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—4. Ancient Magic
4/4 Vezin is wary over a mother and daughter's invitation to a witches' Sabbath.
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01:00
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions (Omnibus)—Episode 4
4/4 The Guides need the services of a man who could pass for a Shinwari.
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02:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 1, The Carnival
4/5 Can eternal pessimist Robb Wilton solve an unusual problem in 1986?
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02:30
Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 2
2/2 A bank collapses, a heist is averted and Claude makes a daring decision.
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03:45
Ronald Frame Short Stories—The Good Life
A man recalls his illusive past and ruminates on his diminishing creative powers.
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04:00
The Other Side of the Hill—The Long Road to Waterloo
2/2 The 1808-1813 peninsular campaign of the Duke of Wellington continues.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The CV of Dorian Gray
2/6 Try as the curmudgeon might to be hip, he is more a hip-replacement kind of guy.
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