Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Paradise Lost in Space—4. Martinis
4/6 The dangers of tennis for the Oblivions are now clear, but surely martinis are okay?
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00:30
Atomic Tales—Land of Plenty
4/6 Tinned food lets man live on Mars, until the can openers fail.
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01:00
Iris Murdoch - A Severed Head (Omnibus)
Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Alexander McCall Smith
The author chooses a Vera Lynn classic and 'Soave sia il vento' from Cosi Fan Tutte.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Mel Calman
Cartoonist, writer and gallery owner Mel Calman talks about the influences on his life.
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02:55
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Hold the Back Page
A disastrous foray into journalism is recounted in embarrassment.
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03:00
Archive on 4—An Unofficial Iris
Author Iris Murdoch has a complex reputation thanks to her husband's memoirs.
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04:00
Grant Eustace - Absolute Discretion
1873: Arthur Vernet investigates a mystery around the Earl of Warminster's family home.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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Morning
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06:00
Colin Douglas - The Gap Omnibus
Just as Heather is about to embark on a gap year in Africa, her mother has shocking news.
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07:15
In Drovers' Boots—Episode 2
2/5 Huw Williams stops at Caldey Island to meet a monk.
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
5/6 The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
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08:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
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08:30
Whack-O!—The Book Prizes
Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.
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09:00
Michael Peppiatt - Francis Bacon in Your Blood: Omnibus
Michael Peppiatt's account of his 30-year friendship with Francis Bacon.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Alex Jennings
Actor Alex Jennings chooses 'Bring me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eric Sykes
Comedian and writer Eric Sykes makes his second castaway appearance with Sue Lawley.
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 2, Getting Organised
Guy Raz investigates the inner architecture of living systems.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 22/03/1971
A struggling vicar and a Welsh poet for birthday cards. Stars Ronnie Barker.
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12:30
Whack-O!—The Book Prizes
Professor Jimmy Edwards has to act quickly to save the school prize-giving day.
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13:00
Colin Douglas - The Gap Omnibus
Just as Heather is about to embark on a gap year in Africa, her mother has shocking news.
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14:15
In Drovers' Boots—Episode 2
2/5 Huw Williams stops at Caldey Island to meet a monk.
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14:30
Simon Mawer - Tightrope—Episode 1
1/2 Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and begins recording the story of her espionage life.
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15:45
Katherine Mansfield - Sun and Moon
The young offspring of a wealthy family witness the transformation of their house.
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16:00
Ronnie Smith - The Flight of Eric Strapp
An innocent Eric Strapp is on the run. Poignant comedy with George Cole from 1997.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
5/6 The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
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Evening
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18:00
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—2. Rivals
2/3 Ichabod Crane sets out to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel.
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18:30
The Darker Side of the Border—2. Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson
2/3 A convalescing soldier finds love in a sinister Spanish house.
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19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 2, Getting Organised
Guy Raz investigates the inner architecture of living systems.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Giant Birds
The famous naturalist muses on the largest known egg laid by a giant bird on Madagascar.
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20:00
Michael Peppiatt - Francis Bacon in Your Blood: Omnibus
Michael Peppiatt's account of his 30-year friendship with Francis Bacon.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Alex Jennings
Actor Alex Jennings chooses 'Bring me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Eric Sykes
Comedian and writer Eric Sykes makes his second castaway appearance with Sue Lawley.
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
5/6 The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
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22:30
The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2015, Episode 7
7/9 Arthur Smith is at the biggest arts festival in Europe with news, reviews and much more.
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22:35
Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 3
3/3 The Scottish humorist enjoys some Marabut music and a jolly Japanese ditty.
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22:50
The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2015, Episode 8
8/9 Arthur Smith is at the biggest arts festival in Europe with news, reviews and much more.
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22:55
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Douglas (Isle of Man)
4/6 Mark Steel creates a stand-up show for residents of Douglas on the Isle of Man.
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23:25
The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2015, Episode 9
9/9 Arthur Smith is at the biggest arts festival in Europe with news, reviews and much more.
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23:30
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Look Who's Stalking
5/6 Mrs Naughtie is being pursued. Could the Laird possibly be to blame?
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23:45
2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Radio Mustard
1/6 The horror, carnage and laughter that was the First World War.
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Late
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00:00
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—2. Rivals
2/3 Ichabod Crane sets out to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel.
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00:30
The Darker Side of the Border—2. Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson
2/3 A convalescing soldier finds love in a sinister Spanish house.
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01:00
Colin Douglas - The Gap Omnibus
Just as Heather is about to embark on a gap year in Africa, her mother has shocking news.
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02:15
In Drovers' Boots—Episode 2
2/5 Huw Williams stops at Caldey Island to meet a monk.
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02:30
Simon Mawer - Tightrope—Episode 1
1/2 Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and begins recording the story of her espionage life.
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03:45
Katherine Mansfield - Sun and Moon
The young offspring of a wealthy family witness the transformation of their house.
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04:00
Ronnie Smith - The Flight of Eric Strapp
An innocent Eric Strapp is on the run. Poignant comedy with George Cole from 1997.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
5/6 The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
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