Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Haunted—The Grey Ones, by JB Priestley
A patient fears evil is at work in the shape of a sinister conspiracy.
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00:30
Off the Page—Nowt So Queer as Folk
Matthew Parris considers what is and what is not normal.
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01:00
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 3. Bicycles
3/8 As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
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01:30
Scientists Go to Hollywood
Adam Rutherford talks to scientists who have left the lab for the glamour of Hollywood.
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02:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2010, Tea at the Midland
1/5 By David Constantine. A couple's romantic outing turns fraught over a piece of artwork.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Christopher Nicholson - The Elephant Keeper, Episode 3
3/5 Tom is happy on Lord Bidborough's estate until the lord's son Charles arrives from abroad.
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02:45
Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 3
3/10 Dexter's career in TV is taking off, but Emma is still wondering what to do with her life.
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03:00
Caesar!—Series 1, Meeting at Formiae
1/3 Julius seeks senate leaders Cicero and Cato's support to shake up the rule of Rome.
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04:00
Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
4/10 Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
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04:30
One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
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05:00
Lenin of the Rovers—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Felchester Rovers' Ricky Lenin tackles fearsome Cambridge by infiltrating their team.
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05:30
That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 5, Episode 1
1/5 Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder.
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Morning
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06:00
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
4/8 As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
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06:30
The Big Noise
The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked.
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07:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Loggerheads
6/6 Including a tale about how turtles have featured in the writer's life since childhood.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Homes Fit for Heroes
7/8 Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel.
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08:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 The shady lawyer searches for a lost pekingese.
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09:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
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09:30
After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch
4/8 To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
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10:00
Caesar!—Series 1, The Arena
2/3 As Julius's appointed heir, young Octavian uses his legendary skills to outwit enemies.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—New Irish Short Stories, Winter
3/3 Glanmire Wood finally belongs to Eva - but at what price?
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11:15
Arthur—The Moon Eats the Sun
4/6 By Steve May. Keir starts war with Pellyn but Arthur wants peace.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Homes Fit for Heroes
7/8 Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel.
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12:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 The shady lawyer searches for a lost pekingese.
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13:00
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
4/8 As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
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13:30
The Big Noise
The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?
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14:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2011, The Dead Roads
5/5 By DW Wilson. Violence threatens to break out as three friends road-trip across Canada.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Christopher Nicholson - The Elephant Keeper, Episode 4
4/5 When Charles takes another young girl for a ride on the elephant, Tom is compelled to act.
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14:45
Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 4
4/10 Alcohol is taking over Dexter's life, but Emma is getting over her feelings for him.
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15:00
Caesar!—Series 1, The Arena
2/3 As Julius's appointed heir, young Octavian uses his legendary skills to outwit enemies.
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16:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
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16:30
After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch
4/8 To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
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17:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked.
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17:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Loggerheads
6/6 Including a tale about how turtles have featured in the writer's life since childhood.
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Evening
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18:00
Haunted—The Dead Man of Varley Grange, by Anonymous
Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?
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18:30
Great Lives—George Sand
Mary Kenny nominates the 19th-century French novelist.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Homes Fit for Heroes
7/8 Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel.
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19:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 The shady lawyer searches for a lost pekingese.
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20:00
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
4/8 As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
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20:30
The Big Noise
The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—New Irish Short Stories, Winter
3/3 Glanmire Wood finally belongs to Eva - but at what price?
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21:15
Arthur—The Moon Eats the Sun
4/6 By Steve May. Keir starts war with Pellyn but Arthur wants peace.
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22:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Loggerheads
6/6 Including a tale about how turtles have featured in the writer's life since childhood.
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22:30
Newsjack—Series 13, Episode 1
1/6 This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 1, Appearances
4/6 With hooves, goat's legs, red eyes and horns, the Devil is worried about his looks.
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23:30
Sounding Off with McGough—2. World Inhabitants
2/6 Poet Roger McGough's reflections on the inhabitants of the world.
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23:45
The Shuttleworths—Series 1, Mini-Break in Giggleswick
2/6 Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth and his family are in North Yorkshire.
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Late
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00:00
Haunted—The Dead Man of Varley Grange, by Anonymous
Jack is set for a good time in a friend's house, but why do rumours persist?
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00:30
Great Lives—George Sand
Mary Kenny nominates the 19th-century French novelist.
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01:00
Wimsey—Five Red Herrings, 4. Bunter Investigates
4/8 As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
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01:30
The Big Noise
The music of El Sistema changed lives in Venezuela. Can it work for deprived kids here?
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02:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2011, The Dead Roads
5/5 By DW Wilson. Violence threatens to break out as three friends road-trip across Canada.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Christopher Nicholson - The Elephant Keeper, Episode 4
4/5 When Charles takes another young girl for a ride on the elephant, Tom is compelled to act.
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02:45
Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 4
4/10 Alcohol is taking over Dexter's life, but Emma is getting over her feelings for him.
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03:00
Caesar!—Series 1, The Arena
2/3 As Julius's appointed heir, young Octavian uses his legendary skills to outwit enemies.
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04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
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04:30
After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch
4/8 To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 As a town prepares for its talent night, Mary gets a shock and Jonathan gets side-tracked.
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05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Loggerheads
6/6 Including a tale about how turtles have featured in the writer's life since childhood.
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