Schedule
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Early
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00:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 10. Earthvoice
10/10 The crew of spaceship Challenger's search is over, but Earth is not how they left it.
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00:30
Mastertapes—Series 2, Spandau Ballet (A-Side)
9/10 Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley talk to John about Spandau Ballet's chart-topping album True.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 5. A Surprise for Pete Roberts
5/8 The death toll mounts as the suave sleuth journeys to an island on the River Thames.
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01:30
The Flower Fields
Michael Bird explores the tiny, beautiful, flower fields of west Cornwall and the Scillies
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02:00
Meera Syal - Anita and Me—Episode 10
10/10 On the eve of her 11-plus, the exam seems to be the least of Meena's worries.
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02:15
Sport and the British—The State of Play
30/30 Clare Balding explores the cultural importance of the great triviality that is sport.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 5
5/10 War plays havoc with Muriel Hammond's aspirations and her experiences of love.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 5
5/5 Gertrude Bell's energies turn to the establishment of a museum in Baghdad.
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03:00
Julie and the Prince
A marriage of blackmail and convenience becomes a love affair, tragically cut short.
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
3/6 David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
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04:30
After Henry—Series 4, A Fully Extended Family
3/8 Clare returns from Australia, but where is Julian? Sarah delves and Eleanor spins.
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05:00
London Calling—It Pays to Advertise
2/4 Back to the wireless days of 1922, and Children's Hour's Uncle Rex needs money.
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05:30
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 6
Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
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Morning
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06:00
The Pleasure Principle—Alfie Elkins and His Little Life / Better Than Sex
Dane Baptiste introduces a 1962 drama, and Timberlake Wertenbaker recalls sensual pleasure
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07:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
3/6 Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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08:00
Archive on 4—Bombing Berlin
Stephen Evans on Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's 1943 dispatch during a bombing raid on Berlin.
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09:00
Take It From June
Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Pleasure Principle—The Pleasure Telephone / Better Than Sex
Dane Baptiste introduces an extraordinary story, and Jeannette Winterson recalls pleasure.
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13:00
Melissa Murray - The Steal (Omnibus)
Max returns from travelling to find most of his expected inheritance has gone. But why?
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Stephen McGann
The actor chooses music by Glenn Miller and The Beatles.
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14:15
Archive on 4—Bombing Berlin
Stephen Evans on Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's 1943 dispatch during a bombing raid on Berlin.
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15:15
Berlin Bomber: In Full
4 Extra Debut. Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's journey to Berlin aboard an RAF Lancaster Bomber.
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15:45
The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
"It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
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16:00
The Pleasure Principle—Alfie Elkins and His Little Life / Better Than Sex
Dane Baptiste introduces a 1962 drama, and Timberlake Wertenbaker recalls sensual pleasure
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17:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
3/6 Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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Evening
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18:00
Mike Walker - Omega
A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
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19:00
Take It From June
Legendary June Whitfield talks to Enyd Williams about her 60 years in radio. From 2011.
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22:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Health and Safety
3/6 Hell's latest arrival is a health and safety officer who moans to Satan about the lighting
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22:30
Mark Thomas Presents—The Firesign Theatre
2/4 An exclusive performance by cult comedy troupe The Firesign Theatre.
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23:00
The Pleasure Principle—Mastering the Universe: The Workplace
Dane Baptiste introduces Professor Joy Klamp's miserable tour of people and places.
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23:15
This Is Craig Brown—Celebrity
3/6 Get all the gossip on the Beckhams and Daffy Duck. Satirical fun from 2004.
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23:30
Little Britain—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 Back where it premiered, Matt Lucas and David Walliams' oddball TV smash hit.
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Late
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00:00
Mike Walker - Omega
A civil engineer questions his existence as he builds the world's tallest tower.
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01:00
Melissa Murray - The Steal (Omnibus)
Max returns from travelling to find most of his expected inheritance has gone. But why?
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Stephen McGann
The actor chooses music by Glenn Miller and The Beatles.
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02:15
Archive on 4—Bombing Berlin
Stephen Evans on Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's 1943 dispatch during a bombing raid on Berlin.
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03:15
Berlin Bomber: In Full
4 Extra Debut. Wynford Vaughan-Thomas's journey to Berlin aboard an RAF Lancaster Bomber.
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03:45
The Fosdyke Saga—13. Tripe War
"It's got all the makings of a Tripe War!" Roger provokes a mob of tripe producers.
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04:00
The Pleasure Principle—Alfie Elkins and His Little Life / Better Than Sex
Dane Baptiste introduces a 1962 drama, and Timberlake Wertenbaker recalls sensual pleasure
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, The Goon Show
3/6 Michael Bentine recalls the The Goon Show and characters who inspired friend Peter Sellers
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