Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—4. The Shimmering Dress
4/5 In 19th-century Ireland, Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. Can she ever escape him?
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00:15
MR James: Ghost Stories—The Haunted Dolls' House
4/5 Why are the Chittendens so pleased to be rid of their rather splendid miniature mansion?
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00:30
Great Lives—John Ford
Eric Pickles chooses Hollywood director John Ford.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 3
3/5 Amateur sleuth Miss Marple assists police with the murder inquiry at Stoneygates school.
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01:30
Penguin, Puffin and the Paperback Revolution
Michael Morpurgo tells the story of Penguin books founded by his father-in-law Allen Lane.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 4
4/10 Ruth follows the course of her father's story as it leads to the sea.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—Mischief and Misrule
4/30 Were medieval children permitted to play? Early football and festivals of misrule.
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02:30
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—4. Zoraide
4/10 William takes on a new teaching role, but is warned about Mademoiselle Reuter.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 25/12/2014
4/5 The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
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03:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Perambulations and Proposals
4/8 Romantic encounters cause more confusion for Samuel Pickwick. Stars Simon Cadell.
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04:00
All the Way from Memphis—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 James Walton's quiz with Tracey MacLeod, Andrew Collins, David Hepworth and Carol Decker.
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04:30
Rent—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.
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05:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
3/6 Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
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05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2
2/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 4
4/5 The spinster sleuth investigates the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie Louise.
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06:30
About the Boys
Why the singing voice of a boy is inspirational
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07:00
Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well
5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings.
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07:30
The Shuttleworths—Visiting Time
John Shuttleworth pays a Christmas visit with his trusty organ to a friend in hospital.
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08:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 2
The classic comedy with a new cast, new musicians but - pretty much - the same old gags.
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08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Economist
5/13 Fuming Harold decides the business needs some bite.
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09:00
Bernard Cribbins—Punch Line
For his 90th birthday, Bernard Cribbins recalls appearing on Radio 2鈥檚 Punchline in 1975.
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09:30
Life in London—An End to Life in London
6/6 Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
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10:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Christmas and a Wedding
5/8 Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Pick of the Pods 2018
Amanda Litherland looks back at her favourite podcasts this year.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 2
The classic comedy with a new cast, new musicians but - pretty much - the same old gags.
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12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Economist
5/13 Fuming Harold decides the business needs some bite.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 4
4/5 The spinster sleuth investigates the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie Louise.
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13:30
About the Boys
Why the singing voice of a boy is inspirational
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 5
5/10 Ruth relates the curious circumstances in which Virgil first met her mother.
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—A Thousand Histories and Fables
5/30 The impact of printing and how it raised fears among adults that it corrupted children.
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14:30
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit
5/10 William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 26/12/2014
5/5 The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
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15:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Christmas and a Wedding
5/8 Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.
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16:00
Bernard Cribbins—Punch Line
For his 90th birthday, Bernard Cribbins recalls appearing on Radio 2鈥檚 Punchline in 1975.
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16:30
Life in London—An End to Life in London
6/6 Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
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17:00
Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well
5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings.
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17:30
The Shuttleworths—Visiting Time
John Shuttleworth pays a Christmas visit with his trusty organ to a friend in hospital.
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Evening
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18:00
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—5. The Riding Crop
5/5 A dispute between sisters 200 years ago means a gift must be cared for in the present.
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18:15
Matt Haig - The Keepers
A man in a zoo cage wonders what it means to be human.
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18:30
Off the Page—Countryside
With rock critic Neil McCormick, poet Dorothea Smartt and writer Andy Miller.
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19:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 2
The classic comedy with a new cast, new musicians but - pretty much - the same old gags.
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19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Economist
5/13 Fuming Harold decides the business needs some bite.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 4
4/5 The spinster sleuth investigates the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie Louise.
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20:30
About the Boys
Why the singing voice of a boy is inspirational
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Pick of the Pods 2018
Amanda Litherland looks back at her favourite podcasts this year.
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22:00
The Shuttleworths—Visiting Time
John Shuttleworth pays a Christmas visit with his trusty organ to a friend in hospital.
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22:30
What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Home Making
3/4 The perils of decorating and furnishing our homes and then inviting people round.
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22:45
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Obscure Animal Facts
3/4 The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant.
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23:00
Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Adventurers
4/6 Henry Morton Stanley, the 58 Wales World Cup team and Alfred Russel Wallace face the vote.
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23:30
Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 6
6/6 Peter asks an American love guru to tackle his godson Will's lack of success with women.
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Late
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00:00
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—5. The Riding Crop
5/5 A dispute between sisters 200 years ago means a gift must be cared for in the present.
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00:15
Matt Haig - The Keepers
A man in a zoo cage wonders what it means to be human.
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00:30
Off the Page—Countryside
With rock critic Neil McCormick, poet Dorothea Smartt and writer Andy Miller.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - They Do It With Mirrors, Episode 4
4/5 The spinster sleuth investigates the attempted poisoning of her friend Carrie Louise.
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01:30
About the Boys
Why the singing voice of a boy is inspirational
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 5
5/10 Ruth relates the curious circumstances in which Virgil first met her mother.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—A Thousand Histories and Fables
5/30 The impact of printing and how it raised fears among adults that it corrupted children.
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02:30
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—5. Deceit
5/10 William is attracted to the Directrice of the girls' school, but all is not as it seems.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 26/12/2014
5/5 The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
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03:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Christmas and a Wedding
5/8 Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.
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04:00
Bernard Cribbins—Punch Line
For his 90th birthday, Bernard Cribbins recalls appearing on Radio 2鈥檚 Punchline in 1975.
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04:30
Life in London—An End to Life in London
6/6 Some years on, Pierce Egan must adapt the adventures of Tom, Bob and Jerry to new rules.
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05:00
Trapped—Series 1, A Boy in A Well
5/6 A local television news team are desperate for a dramatic story to boost their ratings.
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05:30
The Shuttleworths—Visiting Time
John Shuttleworth pays a Christmas visit with his trusty organ to a friend in hospital.
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