Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Eighth
2/6 Zaphod's encounter with the Frogstar and the Total Perspective Vortex is finally explained
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00:30
The Radio Detectives—Series 1, Enter the Saint
4/5 The history and varied portrayals of the Robin Hood of crime Simon Templar, aka the Saint
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01:00
Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Mistake of the Machine
A suspect is locked away, but has the prison governor got the right man?
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01:30
Detective—Series 4, 3. Search Warrant
3/8 DS Brook is obliged to assist The Sweeny, but he is troubled by their plans for the raid.
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02:00
Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—3. Eve
3/5 Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for 25 years.
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02:15
D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 3
3/5 Last night Skye had a sort of sleepover. And a tattoo.
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02:30
When Standing Stones Come Down to Drink
Tom Morton explores the spookiest time of the year in the Northern Isles: Christmas
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03:00
Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 1
1/2 Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—At Christmas
James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Miles Kingston and Sabrina Broadbent.
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04:30
Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie.
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05:00
Believe It!—Series 3, Knight Fever
1/3 Post-heart attack, what does Richard Wilson most need?
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05:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Conversations from a Long Marriage at Christmas again
The couple prepare to spend a quiet Christmas with friends, or so they think.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
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06:30
Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
4/8 DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
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07:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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07:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
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08:00
The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
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08:30
After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
3/8 Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
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09:00
Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
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09:30
Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home
4/6 Can couples counselling calm the social worker's constant criticism of her boyfriend?
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10:00
Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
2/2 Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2021, Dame Fanny Waterman
4/4 Dame Fanny Waterman is Kirsty Young's castaway.
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11:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Horrible Hangover
Why do we get hangovers and are some drinks worse than others?
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
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12:30
After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
3/8 Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
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13:30
Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
4/8 DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
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14:00
Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—4. Atos
4/5 Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year.
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14:15
D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 4
4/5 Skye is in shock. But she has to pretend that everything is ok.
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14:30
Natural Histories—Fly Agaric
Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom Fly Agaric with its red cap and white spots.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
2/2 Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
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16:00
Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
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16:30
Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home
4/6 Can couples counselling calm the social worker's constant criticism of her boyfriend?
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17:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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17:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
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Evening
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18:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
3/6 The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
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18:30
Great Lives—Will Gregory on Flann O'Brien
Goldfrapp's Will Gregory takes the stage to nominate Irish writer Flann O'Brien.
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19:00
The Men from the Ministry—Thoroughly Modern Ministry
Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems.
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19:30
After Henry—Series 2, The Cold
3/8 Sarah, her mother Eleanor and daughter Clare battle with colds - and each other.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
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20:30
Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
4/8 DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
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21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends 2021, Dame Fanny Waterman
4/4 Dame Fanny Waterman is Kirsty Young's castaway.
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21:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Horrible Hangover
Why do we get hangovers and are some drinks worse than others?
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22:00
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
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22:25
Comedy Club Extra—Christmas Crackers, Laura Lexx
11/12 Laura Lexx brings us a sackload of festive cheer.
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22:30
The Penny Dreadfuls—Hadrian鈥檚 Beard
The comedy trio examine Britain鈥檚 Roman legacy. With Tony Gardner.
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23:15
Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
2/5 Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
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23:30
The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party.
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Late
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00:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Secondary Phase, Fit The Ninth
3/6 The Vogons make an unwelcome return and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.
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00:30
Great Lives—Will Gregory on Flann O'Brien
Goldfrapp's Will Gregory takes the stage to nominate Irish writer Flann O'Brien.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Father Brown Stories, The Curse of the Golden Cross
The past and present collide to provide another mystery to solve for the clerical sleuth.
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01:30
Detective—Series 4, 4. The Interrogation
4/8 DC Tully arrests a man who claims to be innocent. Then why does he refuse to talk?
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02:00
Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—4. Atos
4/5 Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year.
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02:15
D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 4
4/5 Skye is in shock. But she has to pretend that everything is ok.
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02:30
Natural Histories—Fly Agaric
Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom Fly Agaric with its red cap and white spots.
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03:00
Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
2/2 Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
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04:00
Many a Slip—From 20/08/1974
Quizmaster Roy Plomley challenges his contestants to spot the mistakes.
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04:30
Clare in the Community—Series 2, Brian Come Home
4/6 Can couples counselling calm the social worker's constant criticism of her boyfriend?
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05:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, A Number of Reasons I've Been Depressed, Lately; Diary extracts
5/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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05:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2021
Tim Vine pulls a cracker with the great British Public
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