Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Philip Levene - Cold Storage
A frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild.
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00:30
Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (B-Side)
2/12 The audience questions Robbie about Life Thru a Lens, his debut solo album.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 1, 5. Wilful Murder
The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker.
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01:30
The Matter of the North—The 20th-Century North
9/10 Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 10
10/15 Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road.
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02:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Freepost
5/15 Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office improved efficiency in the 1800s.
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02:30
Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales—5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve
5/5 The old ones are still sometimes the best. Drama exploring ancient ideas about malaria.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 5
5/5 Jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style which has crossed into the mainstream.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Dante Alighieri - The Divine Comedy, 3. Paradiso
3/3 Dante's journey comes to a glorious conclusion as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise.
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 6
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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04:30
After Henry—Series 4, Family Album
6/8 Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. From February 1989.
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05:00
Winston—Winston Back Home, So This Is What Happiness Is All About
1/6 The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return to Winterleaf Gunner proves to be short-lived.
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05:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
3/3 After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.
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Morning
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06:00
Martyn Wade - Gondal
Paralleling Emily Bronte's life at Haworth by reconstructing her fantasy world.
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07:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It's a Square World
6/6 Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for the 大象传媒.
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08:00
The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain
Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.
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09:00
When Diane Met Ken
Diane Morgan celebrates the life and work of Ken Campbell
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Afternoon
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12:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Home
1/4 Pam offers home truths about where we live. Poetry and sketches.
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12:30
Alison and Maud—Series 2, Beds in the East Are Soft
1/6 Daddy is not keen on his new orthopaedic mattress, so he and Maud try a crafty swap.
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13:00
Maya Angelou's Autobiographies (Omnibus)—Gather Together in My Name
Aged 17 and a single mother, Maya falls in love.
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Willard White
Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach.
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14:15
Down Your Way—Beryl Bainbridge in Chirbury
The author visits the Shropshire village of Chirbury, where she spent childhood holidays.
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15:00
The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain
Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.
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16:00
Martyn Wade - Gondal
Paralleling Emily Bronte's life at Haworth by reconstructing her fantasy world.
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17:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It's a Square World
6/6 Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for the 大象传媒.
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Evening
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18:00
Nick Fisher - The Shadow of Mir
A Russian bureaucrat arrives on the Mir space station with a secret agenda.
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19:00
When Diane Met Ken
Diane Morgan celebrates the life and work of Ken Campbell
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22:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 4, Beauty
6/6 Satan introduces the Professor and Thomas to Helen of Troy and her plain friend, Daphne.
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22:30
28 Acts in 28 Minutes—Edinburgh Special
Tim Minchin and Barry Cryer join John Humphrys for a special edition.
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23:00
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol
1/4 Can't face an evening without a glass of wine? The comedian presents a lecture.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 2, Henry Cooper
3/5 Peter Sissons and Alan Hansen's secrets are revealed, with special guest Henry Cooper.
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Late
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00:00
Nick Fisher - The Shadow of Mir
A Russian bureaucrat arrives on the Mir space station with a secret agenda.
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01:00
Maya Angelou's Autobiographies (Omnibus)—Gather Together in My Name
Aged 17 and a single mother, Maya falls in love.
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02:15
Down Your Way—Beryl Bainbridge in Chirbury
The author visits the Shropshire village of Chirbury, where she spent childhood holidays.
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03:00
The Archive Hour—Carry On Britain
Carolyn Quinn asks what the Carry On series of films tells us about British society.
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04:00
Martyn Wade - Gondal
Paralleling Emily Bronte's life at Haworth by reconstructing her fantasy world.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, It's a Square World
6/6 Michael Bentine remembers going the extra mile in creating some madcap pranks for the 大象传媒.
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