Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—Demon Quest, Starfall 1/2
7/10 The Doctor, Yates and Mrs Wibbsey are in 1976 New York.
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00:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle
1/6 Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.
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01:00
Enid Blyton - The Magic Faraway Tree—Up the Tree Again
2/2 The children venture up once again through the hole in the cloud in Enid Blyton's classic.
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01:30
Oh Yes I Am
Mark Ravenhill asks why pantomime still attracts the Christmas crowds.
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02:00
Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—2. Fear
2/4 A hostile reception sends Steve Threefall into the arms of Nova Vallance.
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02:15
The Good Samaritan—Sylvia's Story
2/5 After just two days in prison, pensioner Sylvia Hardy had her council tax protest ruined.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 2
2/5 Gossip columns reveal Edith and Charles's romance, but her future in-laws are not pleased.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Dear Lupin, Episode 2
2/5 Charlie is regretting his impetuous decision to join the Coldstream Guards.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—The Radio Theater: Hostages
An armed robber takes hostages, blurring the lines between victim and villain.
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03:40
Mystery Theater—The Third Man: Voodoo
Con artist Harry Lime recalls a low point arriving in Haiti.
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04:00
Trivia Test Match—From 01/10/1991
Willie Rushton, Tim Rice, Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Stephen Fry compete over various topics.
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04:30
Flying the Flag—Series 4, The Pretenders
7/8 Ambassador Mackenzie faces an aristocratic revival in the Federated People's Republic.
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05:00
Sharing Fatman—Rainbows and Buried Treasure
6/6 Will the syndicate sell Mr Fatman? Dreams come true at Ascot, and romance blooms.
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05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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Morning
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06:00
Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
1/2 A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
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06:30
Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
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07:00
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
3/4 Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
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07:30
Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
4/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Operation Recovery
Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
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08:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
5/20 The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
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09:00
Heresy—Series 9, Episode 5
5/6 With panellists Miles Jupp, Sue Perkins and Richard Osman. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.
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09:30
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
6/6 The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
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10:00
Mystery Theater—Dimension X: The Martian Chronicles
1950: Humanity's encounter with Red Planet citizens in 1999 sparks serious repercussions.
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10:30
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 1
1953: Genial drifter Rocky's new job as an oyster shucker lands him in a smuggling ring.
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11:00
Morven Crumlish - Murals—A Bowl of Cherries
3/3 Crises beset an events manager, who is organising a christening party at the former church
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11:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Operation Recovery
Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
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12:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
5/20 The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
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13:00
Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
1/2 A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
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13:30
Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
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14:00
Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat
3/4 As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn.
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14:15
The Good Samaritan—The Butterfields' Story
3/5 Jane and Ashley Butterfield set up a charity to run a home for girls in Delhi.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 3
3/5 Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Dear Lupin, Episode 3
3/5 Roger despairs of ever writing a serious letter to his wayward son, Charlie.
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15:00
Mystery Theater—Dimension X: The Martian Chronicles
1950: Humanity's encounter with Red Planet citizens in 1999 sparks serious repercussions.
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15:30
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 1
1953: Genial drifter Rocky's new job as an oyster shucker lands him in a smuggling ring.
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16:00
Heresy—Series 9, Episode 5
5/6 With panellists Miles Jupp, Sue Perkins and Richard Osman. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.
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16:30
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
6/6 The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
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17:00
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
3/4 Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
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17:30
Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
4/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Demon Quest, Starfall 2/2
8/10 The Doctor confronts the latest manifestation of the Demon.
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18:30
Off the Page—Last Orders
With increasing numbers of British pubs closing, Dominic Arkwright considers their demise.
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Operation Recovery
Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead.
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19:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The New Secretary
5/20 The Lad's plan to hire help is thwarted by the scary Grizelda Pugh.
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20:00
Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
1/2 A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
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20:30
Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
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21:00
Morven Crumlish - Murals—A Bowl of Cherries
3/3 Crises beset an events manager, who is organising a christening party at the former church
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21:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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22:00
Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
4/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
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22:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Author Author; Front Row Centre with Thaddeus Bristol
2/6 The American essayist's musing on life as an author and a satirical swipe at critics.
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23:00
Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Multiculturalism
1/6 Stephen K Amos and his comedy friends compile an idiot's guide to multiculturalism.
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23:30
Hut 33—Series 2, Getting Heavy
5/6 Bottom of Bletchley Park's league, the codebreakers set out to prove themselves.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Demon Quest, Starfall 2/2
8/10 The Doctor confronts the latest manifestation of the Demon.
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00:30
Off the Page—Last Orders
With increasing numbers of British pubs closing, Dominic Arkwright considers their demise.
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01:00
Nikolai Gogol - The Government Inspector—Episode 1
1/2 A VIP visitor to a village is soon the target of love and gossip.
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01:30
Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
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02:00
Nightmare Town by Dashiell Hammett—3. Threat
3/4 As Steve ponders the wrongdoings of desert boomtown Izzard, events take a sinister turn.
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02:15
The Good Samaritan—The Butterfields' Story
3/5 Jane and Ashley Butterfield set up a charity to run a home for girls in Delhi.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 3
3/5 Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Dear Lupin, Episode 3
3/5 Roger despairs of ever writing a serious letter to his wayward son, Charlie.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—Dimension X: The Martian Chronicles
1950: Humanity's encounter with Red Planet citizens in 1999 sparks serious repercussions.
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03:30
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 1
1953: Genial drifter Rocky's new job as an oyster shucker lands him in a smuggling ring.
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04:00
Heresy—Series 9, Episode 5
5/6 With panellists Miles Jupp, Sue Perkins and Richard Osman. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts.
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04:30
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—The Demon Cobbler of Greek Street
6/6 The spoof sleuth probes a shoe clue connection in two mystery murders.
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05:00
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Arrivederci Coma
3/4 Wendy visits Robin in hospital and opens the door on a whole new life.
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05:30
Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Germaine Greer
4/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Germaine Greer about her life and the cars she has known.
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