Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
3/5 A young couple ignore warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
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00:30
Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 2
2/3 The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion. Will they be safe?
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Janet Street-Porter
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the writer and broadcaster.
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01:50
Front Row Interviews—Sir Cameron Mackintosh
Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical.
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02:00
Back to the Drawing Board—Episode 5
5/5 What happens when you give an inventor time, space and financial support?
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02:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 19-20
10/13 In the Archers spin-off, Amy has a present problem, and Alistair gets a surprise visit.
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02:45
Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 5
5/5 The broadcaster describes recent air-raids in his native city of Bradford.
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03:00
Take It From Here—From 21/02/1956
The adventures of The Glums and the Scarlet Pimple!
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03:30
Hercule Poirot—Five Little Pigs
Can the Belgian sleuth solve the case of a father murdered 16 years previously?
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05:00
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, Prisoners of the Sun
2/6 With Professor Calculus in grave danger, the boy reporter and dog Snowy lead a rescue.
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05:30
Alf Proysen - Mrs Pepperpot—Episode 4
4/4 The incredible shrinking woman brings home a troublesome bionic baby.
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Morning
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06:00
Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
7/8 Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
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06:45
Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
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07:00
Married—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
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07:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4
4/6 A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
9/16 Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
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08:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness.
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09:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
3/6 The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
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09:30
Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
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10:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
1/3 A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
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11:00
HE Bates - The Sun of December
The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
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11:15
Loose Ends—10/12/2011
Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
9/16 Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
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12:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness.
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13:00
Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
7/8 Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
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13:45
Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
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14:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—1. Trade
1/10 William Crimsworth sets outs in the world, desperate to love and be loved.
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14:15
This Sceptred Isle—Murder in the Cathedral
31/216 This programme examines the relationship between Becket and King Henry II.
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14:30
Miranda Seymour - The Bugatti Queen—Episode 1
1/5 The story of Mariette Helene Delangle, model and dancer turned Grand Prix racing driver.
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14:45
Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim—Episode 9
9/12 To stop the formidable Mrs Welch catching him out, Jim must create a plausible diversion.
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15:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
1/3 A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—12/12/2011
Mel Giedroyc hears about an author's passion for jigsaws, and the history of nicknames.
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17:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 2, The House Warming Party
1/13 The dear ladies recall the day they moved in.
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17:30
Married—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 1
1/10 Kicking off a gripping five-story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
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18:30
HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 1
1/5 High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 9
9/16 Kenneth Horne blasts off boldly, plus some bona books to read from Julian and Sandy.
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19:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbusiness.
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20:00
Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
7/8 Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
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20:45
Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
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21:00
HE Bates - The Sun of December
The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
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21:15
Loose Ends—10/12/2011
Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
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22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 4
4/6 A second show from Sage Gateshead, with the regulars and Marcus Brigstocke on the panel.
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22:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
3/6 The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—12/12/2011
Comedy Club offers two hours of comedy. Host Arthur Smith chats to Tim Key.
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23:00
Now Show Extra—12/12/2011
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
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23:45
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Shooting Party
4/4 The elderly Scotsmen assist the laird with armaments for shooting out on the moors.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Stuff of Nightmares, part 1
1/10 Kicking off a gripping five-story adventure, Mike Yates is reunited with the Time Lord.
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00:30
HP Lovecraft - At the Mountains of Madness—Episode 1
1/5 High in the Antarctic, a team of scientists make an unexpected discovery.
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01:00
Sherlock Holmes—His Last Bow, The Devil's Foot
7/8 Watson worries about the sleuth as he recuperates in Cornwall - then horror strikes.
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01:45
Short Stories by John Mortimer—The Mysterious Affair
Freddy becomes convinced that his father played a part in his grandfather's disappearance.
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02:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, The Advert
3/6 The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.
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02:30
Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Paul Tonkinson, Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert.
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03:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Ruth—Episode 1
1/3 A dressmaker's apprentice attends a ball, where the elegant Bellingham becomes enchanted.
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04:00
HE Bates - The Sun of December
The winter sun gives a deceptive warmth to a frosty luncheon party.
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04:15
Loose Ends—10/12/2011
Clive Anderson is joined by Eric Idle and Zandra Rhodes with music from Cold Specks.
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05:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Marigold's Wedding
3/13 A wedding provides ample opportunity for some trademark gossip.
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05:30
Married—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 With a wife and kids, bachelor Robin Lightfoot learns more about his parallel universe.
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