Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
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00:30
Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (A-Side)
1/12 Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens.
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01:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
2/2 When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
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01:30
The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
4/10 Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 5
5/15 Physician, father and part-time fool, Merivel rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold.
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02:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Post-Black
Lenny Henry talks to Steve McQueen, the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar.
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02:30
Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—5. Tragedy
5/5 Cardew heads back to the shoot, and an error of judgement results in a tragic death.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 5
5/5 The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.
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03:00
Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
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04:30
After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
5/8 Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
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05:00
London Calling—The Great Race
4/4 The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
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05:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
2/3 Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
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Morning
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06:00
JB Priestley - When We Are Married
Three couples celebrating silver weddings discover they are not married.
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07:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
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09:00
The Meow Show With Ed Reardon and Elgar
Ed Reardon and his feline companion Elgar consider the role of cats in the radio archives.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, Trouble With the Credit Card
1/6 It's duo Tommy and Sheila's second stab at fame, and she's been spending.
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12:30
Yes Minister—Series 1, Open Government
1/8 Newly re-elected MP Jim Hacker is summoned to the PM's office.
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13:00
Just a Girl—Series 4 Omnibus
Teenagers Amy and Ryley are falling for each other. How can Amy tell him she is trans?
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Ben Okri
The poet and novelist Ben Okri chooses music from Otis Redding and Scenes From Nigeria.
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14:15
Down Your Way—Muriel Gray in Fort William
The author and broadcaster explores the wilds of the Scottish Highlands.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
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16:00
JB Priestley - When We Are Married
Three couples celebrating silver weddings discover they are not married.
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17:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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Evening
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18:00
Drama on 4—Ed Hime - Obey the Wave
Sci-fi writer Alec Turin probes the disappearance of 32 members of a 1970s religious cult.
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18:45
Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce
Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?
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19:00
The Meow Show With Ed Reardon and Elgar
Ed Reardon and his feline companion Elgar consider the role of cats in the radio archives.
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22:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Sleep
5/6 Satan has never been to sleep, so Thomas and the Professor try to give him 40 winks.
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22:30
Mark Thomas Presents—Shelley Berman
4/4 One of America's greatest Jewish comics, Shelley Berman performs.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Alice Fraser 2/3
Arthur Smith is joined by Alice Fraser.
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23:00
Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Breaking Up
2/6 Stephen K Amos, Susan Murray, Tom Craine and Josie Long present a guide to breaking up.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 2, Adam Ant
2/5 Des Lynham and Sue Cook's secrets are revealed, plus special guest Adam Ant.
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Late
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00:00
Drama on 4—Ed Hime - Obey the Wave
Sci-fi writer Alec Turin probes the disappearance of 32 members of a 1970s religious cult.
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00:45
Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce
Can a machine think and could it be prone to violence?
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01:00
Just a Girl—Series 4 Omnibus
Teenagers Amy and Ryley are falling for each other. How can Amy tell him she is trans?
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Ben Okri
The poet and novelist Ben Okri chooses music from Otis Redding and Scenes From Nigeria.
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02:15
Down Your Way—Muriel Gray in Fort William
The author and broadcaster explores the wilds of the Scottish Highlands.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Ivor Cutler at 90
A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
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04:00
JB Priestley - When We Are Married
Three couples celebrating silver weddings discover they are not married.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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