Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
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06:30
Smash Hit of 1453
Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
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07:00
Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
4/4 Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
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07:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
1/6 With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 8
8/20 Kenneth Horne is all at sea, plus advice from homeopathic practitioners Julian and Sandy.
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08:30
To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
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09:00
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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09:30
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
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10:00
Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Budding Grove
2/6 Marcel recalls the awakening of passion and his painful transition from boy to man.
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11:00
William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
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11:15
Baldi—Series 2, 3. Schecter's Knot
3/6 The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 8
8/20 Kenneth Horne is all at sea, plus advice from homeopathic practitioners Julian and Sandy.
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12:30
To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
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13:30
Smash Hit of 1453
Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 7
7/10 Rhoda ponders the hopelessness of Jim, while Gary communes with his Viking heroes.
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14:15
Noise: A Human History—The Beat of a Heart, the Tramp of a Fly
22/30 Medicine's listening revolution in the 19th century with the discovery of the stethoscope.
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14:30
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 7
7/20 Bad news for Jem, while Mary is teased about her flirtation with the mill owner's son.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 2
2/5 Catherine is about to become a pawn in the complicated game of European politics.
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15:00
Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Budding Grove
2/6 Marcel recalls the awakening of passion and his painful transition from boy to man.
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16:00
The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Jo Caulfield.
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16:30
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
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17:00
Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
4/4 Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
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17:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
1/6 With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
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Evening
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18:00
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Swans
2/5 Paint shop staff become melancholic when they start seeing mortality in a row of houses.
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18:15
MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
6/6 From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and television career.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 8
8/20 Kenneth Horne is all at sea, plus advice from homeopathic practitioners Julian and Sandy.
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19:30
To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
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20:30
Smash Hit of 1453
Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
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21:00
William Trevor - A Bit on the Side—Solitude
A child's impetuous act is finally resolved on a seafront some 50 years later.
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21:15
Baldi—Series 2, 3. Schecter's Knot
3/6 The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death
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22:00
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
1/6 With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
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22:30
Don't Start—Series 2, The Toenail
2/4 Neil's attempts at recycling strike Kim as an unhealthy obsession with death.
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22:45
The Music Teacher—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Nigel's attempts to field calls from a dating agency while teaching do not go as planned.
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23:00
Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.
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23:30
The Sofa of Time—Captain Chapel and the Crabs
4/6 Milford sets out to rescue the Crab Prince.
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Late
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00:00
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Swans
2/5 Paint shop staff become melancholic when they start seeing mortality in a row of houses.
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00:15
MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
6/6 From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and television career.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Murder Is Announced, Episode 2
2/5 Who is trying to kill Letty Blacklock? And what did Mitzi overhear in the summerhouse?
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01:30
Smash Hit of 1453
Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 7
7/10 Rhoda ponders the hopelessness of Jim, while Gary communes with his Viking heroes.
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02:15
Noise: A Human History—The Beat of a Heart, the Tramp of a Fly
22/30 Medicine's listening revolution in the 19th century with the discovery of the stethoscope.
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02:30
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton—Episode 7
7/20 Bad news for Jem, while Mary is teased about her flirtation with the mill owner's son.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Giles Tremlett - Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen, Episode 2
2/5 Catherine is about to become a pawn in the complicated game of European politics.
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03:00
Marcel Proust - In Search of Lost Time—The Budding Grove
2/6 Marcel recalls the awakening of passion and his painful transition from boy to man.
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04:00
The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Jo Caulfield.
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04:30
The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody.
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05:00
Our Man at Wembley—Episode 4
4/4 Eric Halliday's secret has been discovered by his arch-rival. Can he avert disaster?
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05:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Anarchy Looms Over Staplehurst
1/6 With a general strike looming, the Foxes visit Sizzlinghurst to see how aristocrats live.
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