Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Ray Bradbury's Tales of the Bizarre—Series 2, The Wind
4/6 A man fears for his friend, who claims he is being pursued by winds out to exact revenge.
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00:30
Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 4. L-Space
4/6 Captain Vimes tries tracking the dragon, and the Librarian travels in time.
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01:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/4 A cotton weaver's daughter is wooed and her Aunt goes missing. Stars Emma Rydal.
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02:15
Ghost Houses—Workington Hall
2/5 Charlotte Smith meets the people who witnessed the ruination of this ancient family seat.
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02:30
Death in the Fifth Position Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2 Gore Vidal (as Edgar Box) entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
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03:45
JG Ballard - The Largest Theme Park in the World
Europe has exchanged work for perpetual sun-bathing on the beaches of the Mediterranean.
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04:00
The Day of the Locust: LA Apocalypse
Adam Smith explores Nathanael West's 1938 Hollywood novel Day of the Locust.
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04:45
Cr猫me de la Crime—Series 2, A Pyramid Scheme
2/4 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the mysterious curse of a mummy.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry of History - Di Great Insohreckshan
Linton Kwesi Johnson's poem explains Brixton's cultural and political upheaval of 1981.
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05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 8, Nanny State
4/6 Brian and Clare are struggling with their son, when they bump into their beloved ex-nanny.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
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06:30
Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
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07:00
Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs
4/4 The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.
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07:30
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
6/8 Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
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08:00
Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
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08:30
The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
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09:00
The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
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09:30
Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
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10:00
Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Swann's Way
1/6 A writer journey's back into his childhood recalls the sad affair of Charles Swann.
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11:00
William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
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11:15
Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
2/6 An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
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12:30
The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
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13:30
Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 6
6/10 Despite her headaches, Irene goes to see Gary's cabin work and Jim dreams of a new life.
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14:15
Noise: A Human History—The Conquering Engines
21/30 Prof David Hendy explores how the sounds of nature gave way to the industrial revolution.
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14:30
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 6
6/20 Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort?
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14:45
Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 1
1/5 The life of the Spanish Infanta who became Queen and changed the course of Tudor history.
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15:00
Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Swann's Way
1/6 A writer journey's back into his childhood recalls the sad affair of Charles Swann.
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16:00
The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
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16:30
Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
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17:00
Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs
4/4 The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.
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17:30
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
6/8 Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
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Evening
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18:00
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—Allergy
1/5 Caledonian creepiness, as Elspeth Davie spins a strange yarn of ovulatory revenge.
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18:15
MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
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18:30
A Good Read—Chinua Achebe and Doris Lessing
Doris and Chinua discuss books by Tsitsi Dangarembga, RK Narayan and Nawal El Sadawi.
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19:00
Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
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19:30
The Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise Show—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Larks from the much-loved comedy duo. Private Morecambe is a hero.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
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20:30
Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
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21:00
William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—A Bit on the Side
The tale of a middle-aged accountant and the end of an intense love affair.
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21:15
Baldi—Series 2, 2. Twilight of a God
2/6 An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.
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22:00
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
6/8 Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
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22:30
The Headset Set—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Bernie brings her dog and starts a craze in the Smile5 call centre office.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—16/11/2015
The best in contemporary comedy. Iain Lee chats to Mackenzie Crook.
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23:00
The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 1
1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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23:30
The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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Late
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00:00
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—Allergy
1/5 Caledonian creepiness, as Elspeth Davie spins a strange yarn of ovulatory revenge.
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00:15
MR James—MR James Stories, Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad
The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.
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00:30
A Good Read—Chinua Achebe and Doris Lessing
Doris and Chinua discuss books by Tsitsi Dangarembga, RK Narayan and Nawal El Sadawi. (R)
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 1
1/5 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn misinterpret a murderous invitation.
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01:30
Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe's Lament
Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart'.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 6
6/10 Despite her headaches, Irene goes to see Gary's cabin work and Jim dreams of a new life.
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—The Conquering Engines
21/30 Prof David Hendy explores how the sounds of nature gave way to the industrial revolution.
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02:30
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 6
6/20 Tragedy strikes for Jem, but will occupied Mary offer any comfort?
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02:45
Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 1
1/5 The life of the Spanish Infanta who became Queen and changed the course of Tudor history.
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03:00
Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—Swann's Way
1/6 A writer journey's back into his childhood recalls the sad affair of Charles Swann.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
2/7 James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
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04:30
Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Fat is a feminist issue for Pam, and for everyone else when she declares war on gravity.
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05:00
Street and Lane—Series 1, Hitting the Highs
4/4 The Yorkshire builders need specialist help to fix a penthouse roof leak.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 6
6/8 Sue Perkins, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth and Andy Hamilton join host Nicholas Parsons.
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