Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast
1/4 The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee.
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00:30
A Good Read—Sir Bernard Crick and Joe Farrell
Kirsty Wark, Joe Farrell and Bernard Crick on books by William Riviere and Pat Barker. (R)
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01:00
R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 2, The Stalking Horse
3/3 Can the detective prove that a leader of the suffragette movement is not guilty of murder?
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01:30
Stash: The Dandy Aesthete of Swinging London
Mark Paytress tracks down the mysterious Stash, friend to the stars of 60s London.
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02:00
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 1
1/10 A drawing of a tiger offers Natalia an unlikely clue to her grandfather's death.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Amir Khusro: The Parrot of India
Sunil Khilnani profiles the 'Parrot of India' - warrior, poet and Sufi saint Amir Khusro.
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02:30
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—6. Collision
6/10 Tom plans for Norma's future, while Andrea's future is very much threatened.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
1/5 Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise.
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03:00
Lee Hall - I Luv U Jimmy Spud
Schoolboy Jimmy Spud is Newcastle's only trainee angel. Stars Gareth Brown.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 12, Raymond Chandler
1/6 James Walton's literary quiz with Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham.
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04:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Squab is not the Language of Love
2/6 Hugo Kellerman, writer of the futuristic 1962 radio soap, tries scripting TV sci-fi.
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05:00
The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 Reflexology and nudism in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Ward, Sharman, Blofeld
3/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Felicity Ward,Dr Helen Sharman and Henry Blofeld.
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Morning
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06:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
1/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
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06:30
Composing New York
Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
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07:00
Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
5/5 The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
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07:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
19/20 Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the 麻豆社 are revealed.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Fowl Play
The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 16, Episode 4
4/8 A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 What could we do if a giant asteroid were heading straight for us?
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10:00
Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
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11:00
Mick Jackson - Junior Science—The Answering Machine
A boy's father buys an early version of an answering machine, with chilling consequences.
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11:15
Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
19/20 Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the 麻豆社 are revealed.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Fowl Play
The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray.
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13:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
1/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
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13:30
Composing New York
Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
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14:00
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
2/10 As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
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14:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kabir: Offender and Offendables
Sunil Khilnani profiles Kabir, the 15th-century poet who challenged religious hierarchies.
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14:30
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
7/10 Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
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15:00
Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
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16:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
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16:30
Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
4/8 It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic.
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17:00
Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
5/5 The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
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17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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Evening
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18:00
Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
2/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
4/5 The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 19
19/20 Kenneth Horne welcomes the Palone Ranger, plus bona secrets of the 麻豆社 are revealed.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Fowl Play
The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray.
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20:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
1/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
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20:30
Composing New York
Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
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21:00
Mick Jackson - Junior Science—The Answering Machine
A boy's father buys an early version of an answering machine, with chilling consequences.
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21:15
Peter Tinniswood—Mr Reliable
It is Mr Openshaw's job to listen to people, except when he visits Mrs Flenswick.
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22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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22:30
Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—The Food Industry
1/4 Probing into lazy assumptions about threats to society, starting with the food industry.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—02/02/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Iain Lee chats to Adam Hess.
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23:00
Revolting People—Series 4, George Washington
3/6 Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington.
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23:30
Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 4
4/4 The mouthy host meets Britain's only male nun and a man who speaks using sound effects.
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Late
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00:00
Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
2/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
4/5 The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
1/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
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01:30
Composing New York
Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
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02:00
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
2/10 As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kabir: Offender and Offendables
Sunil Khilnani profiles Kabir, the 15th-century poet who challenged religious hierarchies.
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02:30
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
7/10 Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
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03:00
Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
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04:30
Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
4/8 It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic.
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05:00
Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
5/5 The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
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05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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