Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Good Omens—1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
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00:30
A Good Read—Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord
Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests. (R)
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01:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
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01:30
An Alternative Christmas
Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
1/5 A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs.
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02:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Gossips and Goodfellows
1/15 Dr Thomas Dixon compares social networks in the 16th century with those of today.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 16. Homeless and Hopeless
16/20 Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to?
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02:45
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—1. Early Years
1/5 How a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
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03:00
Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
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03:30
Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
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04:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
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04:30
Living with Betty—Episode 6
6/6 Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
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05:00
Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
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06:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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07:00
Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 2
2/4 Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice.
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07:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
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08:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2017, Episode 1
1/2 A look at the world of politics and media with a little bit of tinsel to lighten the gloom
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09:30
Son of Santa
Newly qualified as a management consultant, Santa's son has big plans for the North Pole.
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10:00
Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
1/2 Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
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11:00
Ballet Stories—Coppelia by Adam Thorpe
2/5 Dr Coppelius makes a clockwork doll so lifelike that one man falls in love with her.
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11:15
Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Eyes of Horus
2/4 Intrigue for the sleuth as a priceless antique disappears under impossible conditions.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
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13:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
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13:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
2/5 Sensitive finances and a visit from a friend. A journal of life in 1930s Devon.
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14:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—A Marriage of Minds
2/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores the history of friendship over the centuries.
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14:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 17. Dombey Abandoned
17/20 As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans.
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14:45
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—2. Success and Sorrow
2/5 When tragedy strikes, the young clown seeks consolation in making others laugh.
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15:00
Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
1/2 Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
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16:00
The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
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16:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, The Liberated Generation
4/6 Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?
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17:00
Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 2
2/4 Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice.
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17:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
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Evening
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18:00
Good Omens—2. End of Days
2/6 The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
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18:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Max Hudd
Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' star.
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19:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 12/07/1964
Ornithology tips from Ivor Wagtail, a trip to a Diddy farm and the world's worst bobby.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—A Private Affair
The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland!
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20:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
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20:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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21:00
Ballet Stories—Coppelia by Adam Thorpe
2/5 Dr Coppelius makes a clockwork doll so lifelike that one man falls in love with her.
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21:15
Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Eyes of Horus
2/4 Intrigue for the sleuth as a priceless antique disappears under impossible conditions.
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22:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
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22:30
Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Old School Tie
4/4 Is it acceptable to be prejudiced against public schools and the posh?
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23:00
Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Sirens interrupt a sea crossing. Are they what they seem?
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23:30
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 A visitor for Joanna Lumley's mum and a battle for the last parachute.
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Late
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00:00
Good Omens—2. End of Days
2/6 The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
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00:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Max Hudd
Roy Hudd's son chats to Sally Magnusson about life with 'The News Huddlines' star.
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01:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 5. In Which Mr Layland Tells the Truth
5/8 Paul and Steve hotfoot it to the coast in pursuit of a gang.
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01:30
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
2/5 Sensitive finances and a visit from a friend. A journal of life in 1930s Devon.
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02:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—A Marriage of Minds
2/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores the history of friendship over the centuries.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 17. Dombey Abandoned
17/20 As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans.
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02:45
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—2. Success and Sorrow
2/5 When tragedy strikes, the young clown seeks consolation in making others laugh.
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03:00
Classic Serial—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby, Episode 1
1/2 Nick Carraway arrives in wealthy Long Island.
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04:00
The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
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04:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, The Liberated Generation
4/6 Ben and Helen's marriage is at a standstill. Will Dick and Marian get it moving?
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05:00
Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 2
2/4 Joan and Colin arrive to visit Anna and Jim at impossibly short notice.
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05:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
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