Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Yevgeny Zamyatin - We—2. Infatuation
2/2 Will OneState engineer D-503's fascination with I-330 lead him to love or revolution?
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01:00
Just a Girl—Series 2 Omnibus
The continued adventures of Amy, a transgender pre-teen, about to start senior school.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Peter Greenaway
Film director Peter Greenaway selects Henry Hall's 'An Elephant Never Forgets'.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Gillian Slovo
The South African-born writer shares thoughts about her parents' dedication to their cause
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03:00
Archive on 4—Alistair Cooke's Century
Nick Clarke joins Alistair Cooke to listen to some broadcasting gems from his career.
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04:00
Saturday Drama—Classic Chandler, The Little Sister
7/8 Toby Stephens is Raymond Chandler's fast-talking private eye Philip Marlowe.
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05:30
Moral Notes—Demon Drink and Drugs
2/4 Simon Brett explores Victorian morality through songs directed at alcohol and drug use.
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Morning
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06:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2 Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire.
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07:15
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers—The Early Romantic
2/5 Stephen Plaice revisits the town of Marburg, where he was a student in the 1970s.
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07:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Effervescent Members
3/6 Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets.
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08:00
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 03/12/1962
Famed for playing a tramp, the popular comedian stars in sketches by Johnny Speight.
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08:30
The Jason Explanation of...—Politics
4/6 David Jason elects to poke fun at the Houses of Parliament.
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09:00
John le Carr茅 - The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories From My Life: Omnibus
John le Carr茅's writing life, including lunch with Alec Guinness to discuss George Smiley.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Sian Lloyd
TV presenter and meteorologist Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women Writers, Fay Weldon
On her second visit as castaway, the writer selects her tracks, book and luxury item.
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, The Case for Optimism
3/16 Guy Raz asks when the future is uncertain, how should we respond?
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Fireflies
Fireflies generate light by themselves and they do this with style.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 03/12/1962
Famed for playing a tramp, the popular comedian stars in sketches by Johnny Speight.
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12:30
The Jason Explanation of...—Politics
4/6 David Jason elects to poke fun at the Houses of Parliament.
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13:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2 Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire.
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14:15
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers—The Early Romantic
2/5 Stephen Plaice revisits the town of Marburg, where he was a student in the 1970s.
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14:30
Harry Parker - Anatomy of a Soldier: Omnibus
Captain Tom Barnes must lead his troops in Afghanistan, the scene of war and terror.
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15:45
Penelope Fitzgerald - The Prescription
A young doctor learns that there is more to the medical profession than knowledge.
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16:00
Saturday Drama—Fay Weldon - The Weather Girl
A psychologist sent to assess a female prisoner is plunged into a disturbing amoral world.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—South of My Days
Daljit Nagra introduces South of My Days, featuring Australian poet Judith Wright.
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17:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Effervescent Members
3/6 Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets.
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Evening
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18:00
HG Wells—A Dream of Armageddon, Stranger
A stranger on a train reveals his secret. 1901 anti-war story with a disturbing vision.
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18:30
The Drowned Village
Kate returns to her childhood village - will it help her with troubling voices she hears?
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19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, The Case for Optimism
3/16 Guy Raz asks when the future is uncertain, how should we respond?
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Fireflies
Fireflies generate light by themselves and they do this with style.
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20:00
John le Carr茅 - The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories From My Life: Omnibus
John le Carr茅's writing life, including lunch with Alec Guinness to discuss George Smiley.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Sian Lloyd
TV presenter and meteorologist Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Women Writers, Fay Weldon
On her second visit as castaway, the writer selects her tracks, book and luxury item.
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22:00
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Effervescent Members
3/6 Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets.
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22:30
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 9, How to Exercise Power
1/4 Does power come from the barrel of a gun or a jar of onion marmalade?
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—18/09/2016
Arthur Smith chats to Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
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23:00
Newsjack—Series 15, Episode 2
2/6 This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 1, Rodney Bewes
4/5 Fathers' Mastermind, and a new-style triathlon. With guest Rodney Bewes.
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Late
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00:00
HG Wells—A Dream of Armageddon, Stranger
A stranger on a train reveals his secret. 1901 anti-war story with a disturbing vision.
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00:30
The Drowned Village
Kate returns to her childhood village - will it help her with troubling voices she hears?
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01:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2 Winifred Holtby's tale of a woman's journey to independence, set in wartime Yorkshire.
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02:15
The Romantic Road: On the Trail of the German Philosophers—The Early Romantic
2/5 Stephen Plaice revisits the town of Marburg, where he was a student in the 1970s.
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02:30
Harry Parker - Anatomy of a Soldier: Omnibus
Captain Tom Barnes must lead his troops in Afghanistan, the scene of war and terror.
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03:45
Penelope Fitzgerald - The Prescription
A young doctor learns that there is more to the medical profession than knowledge.
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04:00
Saturday Drama—Fay Weldon - The Weather Girl
A psychologist sent to assess a female prisoner is plunged into a disturbing amoral world.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—South of My Days
Daljit Nagra introduces South of My Days, featuring Australian poet Judith Wright.
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05:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Effervescent Members
3/6 Local headmistress Mrs Temple tackles Ramesh over a new range of sweets.
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