Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 3
3/4 Now a monster, Gregor strives to stay close to his family, but his father turns on him.
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00:30
Comic to Comic—Series 1, Jeremy Hardy
4/6 The stand-up comedian chats about satire, bad singing, and the romance of cardigans.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Spencer Affair, 8. A Party of Four
8/8 The suave sleuth gathers together the key players in the musical mystery.
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01:30
The Pleasure Principle—Mark Steel Does Hip-Hop
Dane Baptiste explores the secret pleasures of a fellow comic's love of hip-hop music.
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02:00
Winifred Watson - Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day—Episode 3
3/5 The spinster is transformed for a party and tries to sort out Miss Du Barry's love life.
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02:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Othello Across the Ages
Lenny Henry on the complex stage history of the role of Othello, Shakespeare's 'Moor'.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 8
8/10 As the war comes to an end, Muriel hears news of Delia and comes to a decision.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 3
3/5 Sampat continues to investigate the case of Sheelu, whose harrowing story has now emerged.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Jerome K Jerome - Three Men in a Boat, Episode 2
2/2 Unable to recollect words or tune, Harris attempts a comic song to the dismay of all.
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04:00
Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 With Richard Herring, Alex Horne and Jenny Eclair. Plus special guest: the letter F.
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04:30
The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Gym shenanigans in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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05:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 3, Seeking Lost Gardens
6/6 Stella's plans for an open garden charity day are interrupted by an unexpected delivery.
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05:30
Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Letter
2/6 Josh and his wife go for their 20-week scan.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
1/5 When a detested church-goer is found dead, amateur sleuth Miss Marple investigates.
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06:30
Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
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07:30
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
1/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
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08:00
J Kingston Platt—The Scriptwriter's Revenge
5/5 Jacko spins a sad yarn of overwhelming revenge with a tinge of praise.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
4/21 Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
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09:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
2/6 Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
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09:30
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
6/7 Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
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10:00
The Pleasure Principle—Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 1/2
Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures in which an aristocrat makes a fateful pact.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—John B Keane Readings, A Tale of Two Furs
Jack Murphy learns that a woman's affection cannot be bought. Or can it?
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11:15
Tommies—28 March 1918
In the face of a German advance, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps decide whether to stay.
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Afternoon
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12:00
J Kingston Platt—The Scriptwriter's Revenge
5/5 Jacko spins a sad yarn of overwhelming revenge with a tinge of praise.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
4/21 Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
1/5 When a detested church-goer is found dead, amateur sleuth Miss Marple investigates.
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13:30
Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
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14:00
Winifred Watson - Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day—Episode 4
4/5 The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time.
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14:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Caribbean Voices
Lenny Henry focuses on how Caribbean migration has been reflected on stage and screen.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 9
9/10 Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work, and Godfrey pays a visit.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 4
4/5 The legislator steps up his threats against both Sheelu's family and Sampat herself.
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15:00
The Pleasure Principle—Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 1/2
Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures in which an aristocrat makes a fateful pact.
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16:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
2/6 Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
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16:30
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
6/7 Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
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17:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
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17:30
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
1/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
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Evening
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18:00
Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 4
4/4 Living with his monstrous insect form, Gregor faces the ultimate rejection by his family.
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18:30
Great Lives—Emily Dickinson
The reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson is the choice of fellow poet Gwyneth Lewis.
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19:00
J Kingston Platt—The Scriptwriter's Revenge
5/5 Jacko spins a sad yarn of overwhelming revenge with a tinge of praise.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Macreekie Rising of '74
4/21 Neddie Seagoon has a 60-foot caber hidden under his kilt, but the Scots want it back.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
1/5 When a detested church-goer is found dead, amateur sleuth Miss Marple investigates.
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20:30
Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—John B Keane Readings, A Tale of Two Furs
Jack Murphy learns that a woman's affection cannot be bought. Or can it?
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21:15
Tommies—28 March 1918
In the face of a German advance, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps decide whether to stay.
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22:00
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
1/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
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22:30
Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 1, Episode 8
8/9 Brand new podcast from the team behind the long-running main show.
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22:45
The Shuttleworths—Series 5, A Gig With Billy Joel
3/6 John spurns an unpaid gig in a remote village hall, but a parking space causes a rethink.
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23:00
The Pleasure Principle—Mastering the Universe: Christmas
Professor Joy Klamp explores ways to make the festive season truly miserable.
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23:15
Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
4/4 Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
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23:30
Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 3
3/4 On a chaotic overseas tour, the star cricketer's private life takes a turn for the worse.
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Late
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00:00
Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis—Episode 4
4/4 Living with his monstrous insect form, Gregor faces the ultimate rejection by his family.
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00:30
Great Lives—Emily Dickinson
The reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson is the choice of fellow poet Gwyneth Lewis.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
1/5 When a detested church-goer is found dead, amateur sleuth Miss Marple investigates.
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01:30
Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements
Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s
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02:00
Winifred Watson - Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day—Episode 4
4/5 The shy spinster goes to a night club for the first time.
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02:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Caribbean Voices
Lenny Henry focuses on how Caribbean migration has been reflected on stage and screen.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 9
9/10 Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work, and Godfrey pays a visit.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Amana Fontanella-Khan - The Pink Sari Revolution, Episode 4
4/5 The legislator steps up his threats against both Sheelu's family and Sampat herself.
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03:00
The Pleasure Principle—Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray, pt 1/2
Oscar Wilde's tale of dangerous pleasures in which an aristocrat makes a fateful pact.
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04:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
2/6 Rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
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04:30
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
6/7 Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
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05:30
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
1/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions.
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