Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Lifted Veil by George Eliot—2. Fate
2/2 The death of his brother clears the way for Latimer to marry Bertha.
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01:00
The Sacred Flame by W Somerset Maugham
June 1929: Maurice is in a wheelchair and cared for at home, but for how much longer?
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02:30
Other Minds: The Octopus and The Evolution of Intelligent Life (Omnibus)
Philosopher and scuba-diver Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the intelligence of the octopus.
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03:45
The Best of English—Birth of a Spiv
3/6 Arthur English recalls highlights from a life in entertainment. Hosted by Michael Pointon.
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04:00
The Men from the Ministry—A Turn for the Nurse
Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the civil servants' cure.
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04:30
Beyond Our Ken—From 23/4/1959
Kenneth takes in a new West End crime-musical and Hornerama looks at housing.
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05:00
Conversation Extra—Danny Kaye
Hollywood's Danny Kaye on his film career and working with UNICEF.
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05:30
Danny Kaye: Unicef's Jester
Michael Freedland celebrates Danny Kaye's wide-ranging career and passions.
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Morning
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06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's History Castaways, Alice Roberts
Scientist and broadcaster Alice Roberts is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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07:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Helen Mort
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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07:30
Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Eilidh reflects on love and art as she recalls her life with the artist, Colin Brogan.
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08:40
Inheritance Tracks—Josh Widdicombe
Comedian Josh Widdecombe selects tracks by George Harrison and Pulp.
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08:50
Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
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10:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 6
6/7 Frankie goes for a medical and recalls ‘special’ lessons he learned in Soho.
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10:30
Take It From Here—From 14/01/1954
Dick asks Jimmy for help with a speech - and Ron and Eth ponder eloping in 'The Glums'.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's History Castaways, Alice Roberts
Scientist and broadcaster Alice Roberts is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Helen Mort
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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12:30
Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Eilidh reflects on love and art as she recalls her life with the artist, Colin Brogan.
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13:40
Inheritance Tracks—Josh Widdicombe
Comedian Josh Widdecombe selects tracks by George Harrison and Pulp.
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13:50
Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
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15:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 6
6/7 Frankie goes for a medical and recalls ‘special’ lessons he learned in Soho.
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15:30
Take It From Here—From 14/01/1954
Dick asks Jimmy for help with a speech - and Ron and Eth ponder eloping in 'The Glums'.
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16:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, Mind Well The Tree
9/12 When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated.
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16:30
Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
2/4 Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
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17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's History Castaways, Alice Roberts
Scientist and broadcaster Alice Roberts is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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Evening
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18:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Helen Mort
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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18:30
Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Eilidh reflects on love and art as she recalls her life with the artist, Colin Brogan.
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19:40
Inheritance Tracks—Josh Widdicombe
Comedian Josh Widdecombe selects tracks by George Harrison and Pulp.
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19:50
Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
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21:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 6
6/7 Frankie goes for a medical and recalls ‘special’ lessons he learned in Soho.
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21:30
Take It From Here—From 14/01/1954
Dick asks Jimmy for help with a speech - and Ron and Eth ponder eloping in 'The Glums'.
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22:00
Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 What could possibly go wrong with a love potion? Sam is going to find out.
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22:30
Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 A sticky DIY mishap for cabbie Dave, and Mike's first job is with the menacing Jess.
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23:00
Mark Watson's Live Address to the Nation—Faith
2/6 Could we all use more or less faith? Mark Watson's quest to improve the world.
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23:30
Safety Catch—Series 2, Brothers in Arms
1/4 Simon uses his 'flair for ideas' to prove how bad he feels about being an arms dealer.
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Late
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00:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, Mind Well The Tree
9/12 When a couple inherit a mansion, the wife is strangely captivated.
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00:30
Terry Pratchett—Wyrd Sisters, 2. Three Wishes
2/4 Can the three witches save the baby heir to the throne and the crown?
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—TV's History Castaways, Alice Roberts
Scientist and broadcaster Alice Roberts is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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02:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Helen Mort
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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02:30
Permanent Violet by Ronald Frame (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Eilidh reflects on love and art as she recalls her life with the artist, Colin Brogan.
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03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Josh Widdicombe
Comedian Josh Widdecombe selects tracks by George Harrison and Pulp.
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03:50
Love for Lydia by HE Bates (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 From winter to midsummer night, a local reporter and a shy heiress get acquainted.
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05:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 6
6/7 Frankie goes for a medical and recalls ‘special’ lessons he learned in Soho.
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05:30
Take It From Here—From 14/01/1954
Dick asks Jimmy for help with a speech - and Ron and Eth ponder eloping in 'The Glums'.
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