Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—1. Freezerville
1/5 One man survives a wild Antarctic storm. What is his chilling secret?
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00:30
A Good Read—Tariq Ali and Jean Binta Breeze
Louise Doughty is joined by author Tariq Ali and Jamaican dub poet Jean Binta Breeze. (R)
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01:00
Kingsley Amis - Moral Fibre
John Lewis tangles with a social worker out to rescue a young girl from a life of sin.
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01:30
John Mayall's Blues Adventures
Blues musician John Mayall on the growth of rhythm and blues in 1960s Britain.
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02:00
Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 1
1/12 The barriers are down as Jim Dixon takes recovering academic Margaret out on a date.
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—Echoes in the Dark
1/30 David Hendy begins his 30-part series in the prehistoric cave.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 1
1/10 Sisters Noemi, Ester and Ruth are the last remnants of a noble family in decline.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 1
1/5 In May 399BC, the philosopher Socrates faced trial. His beloved Athens had turned on him.
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03:00
The Black Sheep by Honor茅 de Balzac—1. Reckless
1/2 After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, Philippe Bridau becomes a reckless gambler.
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04:00
The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with John O'Farrell, Mark Maier, Maria McErlane.
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04:30
Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Maddox's future is uncertain as a rather shady character plans to buy the newspaper.
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05:00
Turf Wars—The Accidental Head
4/4 Beth plans to fight tooth and nail for her son's school place.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 2
2/8 Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Susan Calman and Josie Lawrence join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
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06:00
Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
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06:30
Forever 22
Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
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07:00
Arrested Development—Episode 4
4/4 Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
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07:30
There Is No Escape—Episode 1
1/4 An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
4/20 Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
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08:30
To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 15, Episode 5
5/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Cr猫me de la Crime—Series 3, The Quiller Killer
1/4 TV detective Michael Feydeau ponders the murder of Christopher Marlowe.
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10:00
The Black Sheep by Honor茅 de Balzac—2. Destitute
2/2 Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, The Girl with the Red Hair
2/3 A woman has a mystical experience while walking in Skye's Cuillin mountains.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Bullmore and Macmillan - Family Tree
Nancy knows her teenage son doesn't like washing, but she has no idea of the consequences.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
4/20 Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
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12:30
To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
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13:00
Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
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13:30
Forever 22
Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
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14:00
Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 2
2/12 Will an 'arty' weekend at the Welches give Jim an opportunity to impress his colleagues?
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14:15
Noise: A Human History—The Beat of Drums
2/30 Humans have found many ways to communicate. David goes to Ghana to hear the talking drum.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 2
2/10 A telegram announcing the imminent arrival of Lia's son, Giacinto, causes turmoil.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 2
2/5 The young Socrates listens to the great thinkers of Athens.
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15:00
The Black Sheep by Honor茅 de Balzac—2. Destitute
2/2 Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
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16:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
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16:30
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
5/6 When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
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17:00
Arrested Development—Episode 4
4/4 Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
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17:30
There Is No Escape—Episode 1
1/4 An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
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Evening
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18:00
Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—2. Cold Heart
2/5 Following gruesome discoveries at both camps, Bowers' behaviour becomes more erratic.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
2/6 The popular actress looks back on her showbusiness career in film, TV and the theatre.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 4
4/20 Kenneth Horne heads up the river, and swings by Julian and Sandy's Bona Antiques.
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19:30
To the Manor Born—The Rhythms of the Earth
1/10 Audrey educates the new squire into the ways of the Lord of the Manor.
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20:00
Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
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20:30
Forever 22
Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, The Girl with the Red Hair
2/3 A woman has a mystical experience while walking in Skye's Cuillin mountains.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Bullmore and Macmillan - Family Tree
Nancy knows her teenage son doesn't like washing, but she has no idea of the consequences.
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22:00
There Is No Escape—Episode 1
1/4 An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
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22:30
Twenty Players—Series 1, Gertrude Trelawny Ferris
4/6 Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of the sporting all-rounder Gertrude Trelawny Ferris.
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22:45
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—4. Roads
4/4 The fearless reporter probes Britain's highways and byways.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—20/10/2015
Tiff Stevenson chats to Naz Osmanoglu and Mark Cooper Jones from WitTank.
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23:00
Delve Special—Series 4, Bitter Harvest
2/4 Probing pesticides and agricultural policy, David Lander asks if farming is in crisis.
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23:30
Ectoplasm—The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
4/4 Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound, pursuing abducted hillbillies.
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Late
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00:00
Simon Bovey - Cold Blood—2. Cold Heart
2/5 Following gruesome discoveries at both camps, Bowers' behaviour becomes more erratic.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Maureen Lipman
2/6 The popular actress looks back on her showbusiness career in film, TV and the theatre.
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01:00
Kingsley Amis - All the Blood Within Me
Alec faces uncomfortable truths at his paramour's funeral.
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01:30
Forever 22
Roger Daltrey explores the turbulent relationship between Buddy Holly and his manager.
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02:00
Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 2
2/12 Will an 'arty' weekend at the Welches give Jim an opportunity to impress his colleagues?
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—The Beat of Drums
2/30 Humans have found many ways to communicate. David goes to Ghana to hear the talking drum.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Grazia Deledda - Reeds in the Wind, Episode 2
2/10 A telegram announcing the imminent arrival of Lia's son, Giacinto, causes turmoil.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 2
2/5 The young Socrates listens to the great thinkers of Athens.
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03:00
The Black Sheep by Honor茅 de Balzac—2. Destitute
2/2 Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
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04:30
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
5/6 When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
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05:00
Arrested Development—Episode 4
4/4 Can Bob manage to woo Kate back? What future for jilted bride Penny?
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05:30
There Is No Escape—Episode 1
1/4 An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
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