Schedule
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Early
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—1. The End Begins
1/6 Brilliant flashes and a cloud of seeds. Bill Masen recalls the world's plant nightmare.
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00:30
A Good Read—Laura Solon and Fleur Adcock
Harriett Gilbert, Laura Solon and Fleur Adcock discuss their favourite books.
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01:00
Some Mother's Son—2. Mixed Up
2/6 Can ecology journalist Andy Smith escape the impact a big business take-over battle?
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01:30
Dick Francis—Bolt, 1. Threats and Menaces
1/5 A princess recruits champion jockey Kit Fielding to fend off her dangerous cousin.
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02:00
Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—1. Little Water Wanderer
1/5 An eventful cubhood in the Devon countryside, as seen through the young otter's eyes.
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02:15
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 1, 1. Arrival
1/10 Gangsters, gambling and an innocent abroad in 1890s Whitechapel.
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02:30
Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered
Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson.
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03:00
Michael Butt - The Piper's Chair
How an Irish penny-whistler and his fiddler father shaped Mozart鈥檚 love life.
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04:00
Hidden Treasures—Harewood House
4/8 The antiques quiz visits Harewood House in Yorkshire.
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04:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Squire Babblewick is keen to buy a workhouse to turn it into a school.
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05:00
Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Potato Salad
4/4 Beattie Edmondson stars in a new comedy inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 2
5/6 73rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Morning
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06:00
Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
3/6 Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
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06:30
Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
2/5 Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
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07:00
Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
4/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
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07:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight
23/21 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.
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08:30
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
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09:00
The News Quiz—Series 104, Best of 2020
1/8 Andy Zaltzman introduces a Best of 2020 episode of the satirical news show
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09:30
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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10:00
HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
1/2 HG Wells's story of a young woman's quest for liberation, with Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
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11:00
Archive on 4—Being Bored: The Importance Of Doing Nothing
Phill Jupitus explores the importance of being bored.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight
23/21 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.
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12:30
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
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13:00
Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
3/6 Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
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13:30
Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
2/5 Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
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14:00
Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—2. Confused and Alone
2/5 The young cub becomes confused when his mother abandons him, but a new friend awaits.
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14:15
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 1, 2. Mystery
2/10 Now in Whitechapel, Megan is getting suspicious.
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14:30
Steve the Sweep
Steve Carver looks to the learn the secrets of the chimney sweeping trade.
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15:00
HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
1/2 HG Wells's story of a young woman's quest for liberation, with Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
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16:00
Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
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16:30
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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17:00
Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
4/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
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17:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
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Evening
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18:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—2. A Light in the Night
2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos of their surroundings?
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18:30
Soul Music—Series 8, The Look of Love
The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Ill Met by Goonlight
23/21 Neddie Seagoon is sent to capture the German general who commands the island of Crete.
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19:30
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account
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20:00
Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
3/6 Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
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20:30
Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
2/5 Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Being Bored: The Importance Of Doing Nothing
Phill Jupitus explores the importance of being bored.
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22:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
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22:30
Comedy Club Extra—Comedy Catalysts - Series 2, 2. Jen Brister on French & Saunders
2/4 Harriet Kemsley talks to a comedian about the trail blazing comic who inspired them
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22:45
Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 1
1/3 The surrealist provides disappointment for cavemen and a cheap alternative to liquor.
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23:00
James Acaster's Findings—Series 1, 2. Fruit
2/4 Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his in-depth research into fruit.
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23:15
Expenses Only—2. Graphics
2/4 Narrative sketch show centred around two interns in the world of work experience.
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23:30
Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Prentiss McCabe try to save New Labour from total voter humiliation.
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Late
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—2. A Light in the Night
2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos of their surroundings?
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00:30
Soul Music—Series 8, The Look of Love
The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it.
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01:00
Some Mother's Son—3. Quiz
3/6 Can ecology journalist Andy Smith discover who is smuggling uranium out of Britain?
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01:30
Dick Francis—Bolt, 2. Horses Begin to Die
2/5 Bent on winning French approval to make guns, Henri threatens the princess's husband.
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02:00
Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson—2. Confused and Alone
2/5 The young cub becomes confused when his mother abandons him, but a new friend awaits.
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02:15
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 1, 2. Mystery
2/10 Now in Whitechapel, Megan is getting suspicious.
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02:30
Steve the Sweep
Steve Carver looks to the learn the secrets of the chimney sweeping trade.
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03:00
HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
1/2 HG Wells's story of a young woman's quest for liberation, with Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
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04:00
Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
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04:30
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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05:00
Showstopper—4. Super Heroes
4/6 The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Museum of New Year's Curiosity
John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Sally Phillips, Dan Schreiber and Dr Kate Devlin.
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