Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 1
1/7 Adrian Mole starts the new year with a huge spot on his chin.
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00:15
Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 1
1/5 The story of ex-convict Eddie Chapman, Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent.
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00:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 1. Email
1/10 The discovery of email doesn't stop the flow of feminine vitriol.
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00:45
And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—1. The Rebel
1/9 On a hot day in 1959, Blake's family is stuck in traffic. His dad's not happy.
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01:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Rick Wakeman
2/6 Rock music's Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.
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01:30
A Good Read—Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling
Kit Wright and Wendy Cooling join Tom Sutcliffe to talk good children's books.
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02:00
Sue Townsend - The Diary of Nigel Mole, aged 13 3/4
The first incarnation of Sue Townsend's misunderstood schoolboy, before he became Adrian.
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02:30
Zine Scene—Episode 1
1/2 Jarvis Cocker uncovers the birth and development of the fanzine.
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03:00
John Buchan - Huntingtower—The Princess in the Tower
1/3 A retired merchant embarks on an adventure leading him to a deserted Scottish house.
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04:00
Short Stories by John McGahern—Swallows
A young Dublin surveyor meets a country policeman and their life choices are compared.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Mick Fleetwood, Matt Berry, Imtiaz Dharker, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, GoGo Penguin
Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 3, Recipe for Disaster
5/8 Culinary chaos is on the menu when Faith's Aussie friend Esther visits.
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05:30
Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
6/6 A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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Morning
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06:00
Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
1/6 Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
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06:30
Zine Scene—Episode 2
2/2 Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
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07:00
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.
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07:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Longevity
4/4 Despite the obsession with trying to defy age, is there a case for not living too long?
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
24/26 Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
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08:30
Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
4/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 12, Episode 3
3/9 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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09:45
Quando, Quando, Quando—Fishy Business
3/6 Brother Carlos panics when protection racketeers visit the salon.
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10:00
John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
2/3 Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
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11:00
Short Stories by John McGahern—The Stoat
A man compares a stoat's quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his father.
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11:15
Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, A Manager's Wife
A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
24/26 Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
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12:30
Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
4/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
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13:00
Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
1/6 Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
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13:30
Zine Scene—Episode 2
2/2 Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
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14:00
Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 2
2/7 Adrian is heartbroken as new girl Pandora makes a beeline for his best friend.
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14:15
Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
2/5 Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
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14:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
2/10 Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
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14:45
And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
2/9 Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
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15:00
John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
2/3 Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Ellie Simmonds OBE and her Brilliant Bakes
Mel Giedroyc celebrates the birthday of the Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds.
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17:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
5/13 Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
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17:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.
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Evening
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18:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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18:30
The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley
The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 8, Tiddlywinks
24/26 Defeated at tiddlywinks, Neddie Seagoon is seeking gameful revenge.
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19:30
Doctor at Large—The Doctor's Dilemma
4/13 Seasick ship's doctor Simon Sparrow attempts emergency surgery using cutlery and brandy.
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20:00
Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
1/6 Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
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20:30
Zine Scene—Episode 2
2/2 Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
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21:00
Ian McEwan - Atonement—Episode 2
2/15 Briony witnesses a meeting at the fountain, and the chocolate millionaire arrives.
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21:15
Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, A Manager's Wife
A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
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22:00
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Longevity
4/4 Despite the obsession with trying to defy age, is there a case for not living too long?
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22:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Fearing unmarried registrars face redundancy in job cuts, Malcolm joins a dating website.
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23:00
The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 4
4/6 Cinema trips, Jane Austen and a new posh British blockbuster.
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23:30
Masala FM—Episode 6
6/6 It's the Asian station phone-in show's first wedding, but is love blind or stupid?
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Late
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00:00
Sue Townsend - The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4—Episode 2
2/7 Adrian is heartbroken as new girl Pandora makes a beeline for his best friend.
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00:15
Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag—Episode 2
2/5 Recruited by Germany, British double agent Eddie Chapman is codenamed Fritz.
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00:30
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Log On, 2. The Show
2/10 Vera prepares to host a TV show, while Irene takes a spin.
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00:45
And When Did You Last See Your Father? by Blake Morrison—2. A Wet Sunday
2/9 Blake's father dodges trouble by pretending his son parked his car.
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01:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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01:30
The Tingle Factor—Joanna Lumley
The actress and writer talks to Robin Ray about the music that stirs her emotions.
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02:00
Eric Ambler - Topkapi—Episode 1
1/6 Minor crook Arthur spots a likely mark at Athens airport. That's where the trouble starts.
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02:30
Zine Scene—Episode 2
2/2 Historians explain the survival of paper-based fanzines in the age of the internet.
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03:00
John Buchan - Huntingtower—The First Battle
2/3 Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess.
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04:00
Short Stories by John McGahern—The Stoat
A man compares a stoat's quest for a rabbit to a shy woman's pursuit of his father.
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04:15
Peter Tinniswood—Dorothy, A Manager's Wife
A resentful soccer spouse rants about the game and her football manager husband.
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05:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
5/13 Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
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05:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Someone upsets the village, but Squire Babblewick tries to enlighten them all.
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