Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Arthur C Clarke Stories—The Nine Billion Names of God, The Sentinel
5/5 The story from which Clarke developed the film '2001: A Space Odyssey' with Kubrick.
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00:15
The Smell by Patrick McGrath
A father exerts demonic control over his family but at what cost?
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00:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Persuasion
3/4 Stephen Fry persuades you to listen to a programme about persuasive language.
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01:00
Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 2
2/2 The inspector finds himself plied with cash and love. Gogol's satire of civic corruption.
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01:30
Put Your Hands Together
Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 10
10/10 Sunday evening and Esther returns home to find Black Pat waiting for her.
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02:15
The Generation Gap—Series 2: Sex, Prostitution
5/5 1970s prostitute Helen talks to sex worker Maria who is funding her way through university
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02:30
Ayeesha Menon - Undercover Mumbai—Five-Star Death
5/6 A dead glamour model in a 5-star hotel sets Alia on the trail of a Bollywood heart-throb.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 5
5/5 Robert has returned to Texas and Elena wonders if she might visit him.
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03:00
Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
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04:00
All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Stewart Lee and David Quantick.
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04:30
Boogie Up the River—A Curry at Kelmscot
4/6 Jennifer joins Mark and his mutt's Thames quest, but there is a surprise on their menu.
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05:00
Rent—Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 Can Maria and Richard help Paul and Ruby get rid of an unwanted guest?
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05:30
Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Susie Dent, Natalie Haynes, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall vie for wordy supremacy.
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Morning
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06:00
Shirley Gee - Moonshine
London, 1937: Harriet must battle Ada, the new nanny, for the love of her young daughter.
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07:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
3/6 Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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08:00
Archive on 4—One Way Ticket - The Beeching Cuts Revisited!
Michael Portillo assesses the lasting impact of the Beeching cuts on Britain's railways.
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09:00
Peter Ustinov - The Radio Years
John McCarthy explores the 大象传媒 radio archives for programmes featuring Sir Peter Ustinov.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Artistic Eric bags a bargain, and an industrial espionage drama what Ern wrote.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 5, The Spanish Suitcase
11/24 Neddie Seagoon's brave act lands him in prison, and a jewel thief is on the loose.
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13:00
How to Have a Perfect Marriage Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Karen knows her much-loved husband of 19 years is gay. Now it's time to tell the kids.
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Rafe Spall
Actor Rafe Spall chooses tracks by the Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush
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14:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Sir Colin Davis
Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
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15:00
Archive on 4—One Way Ticket - The Beeching Cuts Revisited!
Michael Portillo assesses the lasting impact of the Beeching cuts on Britain's railways.
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16:00
Shirley Gee - Moonshine
London, 1937: Harriet must battle Ada, the new nanny, for the love of her young daughter.
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17:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
3/6 Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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Evening
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18:00
Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
2/6 Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
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18:30
Atomic Tales—And Mother Makes Millions
2/6 A dashing male stranger enters a world where human women can no longer have children.
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19:00
Peter Ustinov - The Radio Years
John McCarthy explores the 大象传媒 radio archives for programmes featuring Sir Peter Ustinov.
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22:00
4 Extra Stands Up with Fred MacAulay—Episode 1
1/3 Made for 4 Extra. Fred MacAulay with the best of 2015's comedy Fringe in Edinburgh.
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23:00
4 at the Store—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Simon Bligh introduces stand-ups Dominic Holland, Sue Beard and Felix Dexter.
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23:30
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney create improvised sketches from audience suggestions
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Late
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00:00
Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
2/6 Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
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00:30
Atomic Tales—And Mother Makes Millions
2/6 A dashing male stranger enters a world where human women can no longer have children.
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01:00
How to Have a Perfect Marriage Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Karen knows her much-loved husband of 19 years is gay. Now it's time to tell the kids.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Rafe Spall
Actor Rafe Spall chooses tracks by the Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Sir Colin Davis
Colin Davis explores the psychological aspects of life as a music conductor.
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03:00
Archive on 4—One Way Ticket - The Beeching Cuts Revisited!
Michael Portillo assesses the lasting impact of the Beeching cuts on Britain's railways.
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04:00
Shirley Gee - Moonshine
London, 1937: Harriet must battle Ada, the new nanny, for the love of her young daughter.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
3/6 Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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