Schedule
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Early
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00:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 1. Planetfall
1/10 The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'angels' in search of new home planets.
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00:30
A Good Read—John Fortune and Jonathan Meades
Discussion of books by Zoe Heller, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and Flann O'Brien. (R)
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01:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
5/5 Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
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01:30
Mysteries from the Past
John Godber looks back at the modern day performances of York's Medieval Mystery Plays.
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02:00
Pat Barker - Regeneration—Episode 1
Wounded British soldiers, including Siegfried Sassoon, begin questioning their superiors.
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02:15
Cosmic Quest—Philosopher Scientists
6/30 Greek philosopher Thales thought natural forces cause natural disasters, not acts of gods.
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02:30
Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 6
6/10 A new job for Vic, but the same old confused emotions persist when it comes to Ingrid.
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02:45
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 1
1/5 Did you wake up feeling rough? You have probably been philogrobolized at day peep.
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03:00
Home Front - Omnibus—21-25 August 1917
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 3
3/8 Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.
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04:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Countess Natasha and the Red Menace
5/6 With PM Harold Macmillan set to appear, a spy infiltrates the futuristic radio soap.
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05:00
Millport—Series 1, Derek Dodds Is Dead
4/6 An unexpected death makes all the islanders question their priorities.
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
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06:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores
1/4 Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for private eye Steven J Blackburn.
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06:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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07:00
1834—What Century Are You Living In?
1/6 After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, Diabetes Day
2/7 It's time for Ed's annual health check.
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08:00
Listen to Les—From 25/09/1983
Les Dawson's life as a spy, and a rare interview with boxer Sugar Albert Ackroyd.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Desk Job
Can the bungling duo manage to sell off some old office furniture?
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 1
1/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with Sindhu Vee, Tez Ilyas, Pippa Evans and Luke Kempner.
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09:30
The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting
1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.
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10:00
Home Front - Omnibus—28 August - 1 September 1917
Severe gales across the country uproot trees and damage crops.
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11:00
Infinite Possibilities and Unlikely Probabilities—Balance
2/3 Is there a message for Fran to be found among the scrabble tiles?
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11:15
Tommies—7 June 1917
Can Pavan and Bill buy the safety of those besieged in Mkalama Fort by German troops?
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Afternoon
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12:00
Listen to Les—From 25/09/1983
Les Dawson's life as a spy, and a rare interview with boxer Sugar Albert Ackroyd.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Desk Job
Can the bungling duo manage to sell off some old office furniture?
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13:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores
1/4 Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for private eye Steven J Blackburn.
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13:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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14:00
Pat Barker - Regeneration—Episode 2
Dr Rivers continues to talk to his patient, Siegfried Sassoon.
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14:15
Cosmic Quest—Wheels Within Wheels
7/30 Ptolomy wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.
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14:30
Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 7
7/10 Big decisions and mixed emotions for Vic and Ingrid, and their respective parents.
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14:45
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 2
2/5 Did you jenticulate well this morning? More hidden delights from the English language.
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15:00
Home Front - Omnibus—28 August - 1 September 1917
Severe gales across the country uproot trees and damage crops.
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16:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6
6/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and stand-up Joe Lycett.
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16:30
The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting
1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.
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17:00
1834—What Century Are You Living In?
1/6 After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, Diabetes Day
2/7 It's time for Ed's annual health check.
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Evening
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18:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
2/10 Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
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19:00
Listen to Les—From 25/09/1983
Les Dawson's life as a spy, and a rare interview with boxer Sugar Albert Ackroyd.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Desk Job
Can the bungling duo manage to sell off some old office furniture?
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20:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores
1/4 Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for private eye Steven J Blackburn.
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20:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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21:00
Infinite Possibilities and Unlikely Probabilities—Balance
2/3 Is there a message for Fran to be found among the scrabble tiles?
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21:15
Tommies—7 June 1917
Can Pavan and Bill buy the safety of those besieged in Mkalama Fort by German troops?
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, Diabetes Day
2/7 It's time for Ed's annual health check.
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22:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Dinner Party
3/6 Damien and Anthony invite friends round for one of their 'famous' dinner parties.
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23:00
Revolting People—Series 4, George Washington
3/6 Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington.
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23:30
Vent—Series 3, Stirrings in the Night
3/6 In Ben's mind, Byron offers sweet texts of love. In reality, Mary ponders their marriage.
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Late
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00:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
2/10 Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
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01:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 2, 1. A Case of Frinks and Moores
1/4 Finding seven missing sculptures proves a challenge for private eye Steven J Blackburn.
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01:30
The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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02:00
Pat Barker - Regeneration—Episode 2
Dr Rivers continues to talk to his patient, Siegfried Sassoon.
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02:15
Cosmic Quest—Wheels Within Wheels
7/30 Ptolomy wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.
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02:30
Stan Barstow - A Kind of Loving—Episode 7
7/10 Big decisions and mixed emotions for Vic and Ingrid, and their respective parents.
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02:45
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 2
2/5 Did you jenticulate well this morning? More hidden delights from the English language.
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03:00
Home Front - Omnibus—28 August - 1 September 1917
Severe gales across the country uproot trees and damage crops.
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04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 6
6/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Dave Gorman, Anneka Rice and stand-up Joe Lycett.
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04:30
The Adventures of John and Tony—A Tale of Two Tenting
1/4 Two friends head off on a surreal camping trip, with a pretend dog.
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05:00
1834—What Century Are You Living In?
1/6 After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, Diabetes Day
2/7 It's time for Ed's annual health check.
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