Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—1. Voices From the Other Side
1/10 A professional medium takes on a highly efficient but heartless assistant.
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00:15
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Evil Awaits
1/10 A student researching the occult comes under the influence of an ancient book of spells.
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00:30
A Good Read—Joanne Harris & Lisa Jardine
The Man Booker judge and the author discuss much-loved books with host Sue MacGregor. (R)
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01:00
Down Payment on Death—1. A Shot in the Night
1/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo is offered big money to carry out one last killing.
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01:30
What's in Your Head
How words or songs learned as a child have helped people in situations of extreme pressure
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 1
1/10 Washing ruins Sarah's hands, and a new footman arrives.
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02:15
The Making of Music—Series 1, Origins
1/30 James Naughtie looks at classical music origins in churches and monasteries.
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02:30
A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—1. First Stirrings
1/5 The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot. Starring Sarah-Jane Holm.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 1
1/5 1833: A family is killed by arsenic, and the race is on for a test to catch the culprits.
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03:00
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—1. Beginnings
1/4 Evelyn Waugh鈥檚 most famous novel of life, love and a forgotten era.
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04:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes compete in the wordy panel game
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04:30
King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, A Good Heart
1/6 With a new term looming, for the school teachers it's D-day minus one.
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05:00
Flying the Flag—Series 1, Favours
1/6 A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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Morning
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06:00
Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves.
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06:30
My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
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07:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
6/6 Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.
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07:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
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08:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
6/6 The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
The civil servants cause bedlam during a 大象传媒 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 1
1/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 1
1/8 The poet laureate of alternative comedy, John Hegley entertains with a book of verse.
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10:00
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
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11:00
Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
5/5 Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
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11:15
Rachel Feldberg - Flying
A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers in a story of grief, revenge and love
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
6/6 The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
The civil servants cause bedlam during a 大象传媒 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch.
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13:00
Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves.
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13:30
My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 2
2/10 Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload.
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14:15
The Making of Music—Series 1, Notre Dame
2/30 As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it.
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14:30
A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
2/5 Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 2
2/5 A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning.
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15:00
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
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16:00
Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden.
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16:30
Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6 Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation.
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17:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
6/6 Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.
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17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
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Evening
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18:00
Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—2. Colette's Story
2/10 Colette leaves her dull husband, becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison.
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18:15
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
2/10 Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
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18:30
My Life in Five Songs—Series 1, Lorraine McIntosh
2/4 The singer, actress and composer reveals the five songs that are most important to her.
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19:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Promotion
6/6 The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Not on Your Telly
The civil servants cause bedlam during a 大象传媒 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch.
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20:00
Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves.
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20:30
My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
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21:00
Alison Moore - The Pre-War House and Other Stories—Static
5/5 Wilfred has never wanted anyone but Dorothy. But he has never been a great romantic.
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21:15
Rachel Feldberg - Flying
A life-changing chance meeting between two ex-lovers in a story of grief, revenge and love
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22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
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22:30
Bunk Bed—Series 1, Episode 2
2/5 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran lie in the darkness, sharing a bunk bed and wondering.
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22:45
Guy Browning's Small Talk—Series 2, How to Go to a Party
2/4 The writer and humorist shares his tips on making merry and avoiding being 'de-mingled'.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Matt Green. 1/2
Rob Deering chats to Matt Green.
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23:00
Revolting People—Series 1, An Incredible Amount of Storm Clouds
6/6 Feared Briton General Venables demands executions by sunset. From February 2000.
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23:30
Inside Alan Francis—Episode 4
4/4 Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane?
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Late
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00:00
Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—2. Colette's Story
2/10 Colette leaves her dull husband, becomes interested in the paranormal and consults Alison.
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00:15
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
2/10 Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
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00:30
My Life in Five Songs—Series 1, Lorraine McIntosh
2/4 The singer, actress and composer reveals the five songs that are most important to her.
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01:00
Down Payment on Death—2. The Double Target
2/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo heads to his friend Louise's flat to plan his next moves.
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01:30
My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 2
2/10 Sarah is suspicious of the new footman, even though he lightens her workload.
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02:15
The Making of Music—Series 1, Notre Dame
2/30 As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it.
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02:30
A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot—2. Passion
2/5 Berthe compares herself to Baudelaire, and Manet is impressed with her passion.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Sandra Hempel - The Inheritor's Powder: A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal and Greed, Episode 2
2/5 A real-life murder mystery from 1833 reveals the fear surrounding arsenic poisoning.
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03:00
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited—2. New Vistas
2/4 Friendship brings new vistas for Charles, but for ebullient Sebastian the family close in.
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04:00
Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Paul Sinha, Lemn Sissay and Graeme Garden.
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04:30
Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 1
1/6 Phonsie's sale of the Hoover ancestral home is the cause of much speculation.
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05:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
6/6 Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.
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05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
1/6 When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.
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