Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Dan Dare—Series 1, 6. Marooned on Mercury 2/2
6/6 Dare and the crew assist allies to thwart the evil Mekon, who plots revenge on Venus.
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00:35
Guy de Maupassant - The Hand
Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.
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01:00
A Monkey With a Box of Paints: Berthe Morisot (Omnibus)
The life of female impressionist painter Berthe Morisot.
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02:15
Michael Carson - End of Story
A pub landlord vividly recalls meeting an ageing actor upset about his looks.
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02:30
Transcription by Kate Atkinson (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Radio producer Juliet is about to spy a familiar face in the crowd.
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03:45
Inside the Queen's Head—A Mug's Game
2/5 Lemn Sissay visits pubs with the Queen's name. Violence breaks out in London.
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04:00
Gerry Huxham - Russian Roulette
Dramatised events surrounding the inspiration for Dostoyevsky鈥檚 鈥楾he Gambler鈥�.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—North: Catherine Heaney on Seamus Heaney
Daljit Nagra talks to Catherine Heaney about her father. Plus 'North' with Seamus Heaney.
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05:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel
2/5 When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.
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Morning
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06:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2017, The Collector
By Benjamin Markovits. Story of a lonely man struggling with recent mysterious events.
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06:30
The Playlist Series—William Shakespeare's Playlist
David Owen Norris and guests listen to Shakespeare's favourite songs in the Swan Theatre.
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07:00
Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
2/6 Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
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07:30
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 5
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
15/20 Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
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08:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade
The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
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09:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes, Lloyd Langford and Robin Ince vie for verbal supremacy.
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09:30
King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, The Real Thing
2/6 A big fundraising concert is planned, and there's a Russian supply teacher on the way.
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10:00
Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—1. Campaign of Fear
1/2 A terrorist attack kills the bomber, threatening establishment and anarchist circles.
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11:00
Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—One Piece
3/5 A young girl makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her guilt-ridden brother.
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11:15
Helen Cross - The Typist Who Flew to Australia
The story of what drove pilot Amy Johnson to take up flying, and her disappearance.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
15/20 Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
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12:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade
The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
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13:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2017, The Collector
By Benjamin Markovits. Story of a lonely man struggling with recent mysterious events.
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13:30
The Playlist Series—William Shakespeare's Playlist
David Owen Norris and guests listen to Shakespeare's favourite songs in the Swan Theatre.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 6
6/10 The day after the Bingleys' ball, everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah.
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14:15
The Making of Music—Series 1, The Reformation
6/30 During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music.
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14:30
Queens of Noise—Queens of Noise: Get It On, Episode 1
1/5 It's 1989, and all-girl rock band Velveteens sign their first record deal.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China, Episode 1
1/5 Jung Chang's biography of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into modernity.
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15:00
Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—1. Campaign of Fear
1/2 A terrorist attack kills the bomber, threatening establishment and anarchist circles.
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16:30
King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, The Real Thing
2/6 A big fundraising concert is planned, and there's a Russian supply teacher on the way.
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17:00
Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
2/6 Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
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17:30
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 5
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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Evening
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18:00
Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—6. Alison's Good Action
6/10 Alison sees an opportunity finally to lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest.
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18:15
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Grave News
6/10 MacLeod sees chilling photos of occult influence and fears for his family and friends.
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18:30
A Good Read—John Mullan and Tessa Hadley
Literary journalist John Mullan and novelist Tessa Hadley join host Sue MacGregor.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Old School Reunion
15/20 Surprises are in store as the Lad heads back for prize-giving day at his old school.
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19:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—9. The Fancy Dress Parade
The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.
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20:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2017, The Collector
By Benjamin Markovits. Story of a lonely man struggling with recent mysterious events.
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20:30
The Playlist Series—William Shakespeare's Playlist
David Owen Norris and guests listen to Shakespeare's favourite songs in the Swan Theatre.
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21:00
Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—One Piece
3/5 A young girl makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her guilt-ridden brother.
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21:15
Helen Cross - The Typist Who Flew to Australia
The story of what drove pilot Amy Johnson to take up flying, and her disappearance.
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22:00
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 5
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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22:30
Start/Stop—Series 2, 6. Date Night
6/8 The couples go on a date night together, and Evan is a surprise convert to French cinema.
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23:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 24, Episode 2
2/8 Extended edition of the satirical review of the week's news chaired by Simon Evans.
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23:45
Hearing with Hegley—Series 2, Episode 2
2/8 Poems from the Luton Laureate including tales of the Tate, a jumble sale and an armadillo.
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Late
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00:00
Hilary Mantel - Beyond Black—6. Alison's Good Action
6/10 Alison sees an opportunity finally to lay the evil ghosts of her past to rest.
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00:15
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Grave News
6/10 MacLeod sees chilling photos of occult influence and fears for his family and friends.
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00:30
A Good Read—John Mullan and Tessa Hadley
Literary journalist John Mullan and novelist Tessa Hadley join host Sue MacGregor. (R)
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01:00
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2017, The Collector
By Benjamin Markovits. Story of a lonely man struggling with recent mysterious events.
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01:30
The Playlist Series—William Shakespeare's Playlist
David Owen Norris and guests listen to Shakespeare's favourite songs in the Swan Theatre.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 6
6/10 The day after the Bingleys' ball, everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah.
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02:15
The Making of Music—Series 1, The Reformation
6/30 During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music.
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02:30
Queens of Noise—Queens of Noise: Get It On, Episode 1
1/5 It's 1989, and all-girl rock band Velveteens sign their first record deal.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China, Episode 1
1/5 Jung Chang's biography of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into modernity.
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03:00
Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—1. Campaign of Fear
1/2 A terrorist attack kills the bomber, threatening establishment and anarchist circles.
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04:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Milton Jones, Natalie Haynes, Lloyd Langford and Robin Ince vie for verbal supremacy.
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04:30
King Street Junior Revisited—Series 1, The Real Thing
2/6 A big fundraising concert is planned, and there's a Russian supply teacher on the way.
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05:00
Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
2/6 Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 5
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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