Schedule
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Early
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00:00
MR James—Echoes from the Abbey
Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas.
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00:45
Charles Dickens—The Signalman
The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
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01:00
Maria Semple - Where'd You Go Bernadette?: Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Elgin confronts Bernadette about the mudslide. Stars Miranda Richardson.
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02:15
Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits鈥�.
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02:30
Ian McEwan - Nutshell: Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Nutshell's Denmark is an elegant house in London, but Claude has designs on it.
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03:15
Ian McEwan - My Purple Scented Novel: Omnibus
A tale of two writers - one of whom commits literary theft from his friend.
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03:45
Elizabeth Buchan - Archaeology
An archaeologist is amazed by her nurse's likeness to an Egyptian painting.
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04:00
Reconstructing Louis
In Western Samoa, Robert Louis Stevenson looks back at his life - and dispels the myths.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 1/3
Poet Daljit Nagra selects Paul Durcan's reading of his poem 'Christmas Day'.
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05:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, pt 1
1/2 As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air?
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Morning
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06:00
Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
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06:30
Who found Machu Picchu?
Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
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07:00
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
4/6 Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
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07:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
4/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
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08:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
14/15 General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
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08:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—7. The First Meeting
Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.
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09:00
Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
1/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
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09:30
The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
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10:00
Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
1/3 Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
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11:00
James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 1
1/10 The stakes are high in a dangerous game of chance for Agent 007.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Nick Warburton - Not Bobby
Frank's new pet rabbit Bobby starts causing an unexpected stir at home.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
14/15 General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
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12:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—7. The First Meeting
Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.
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13:00
Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
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13:30
Who found Machu Picchu?
Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
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14:00
Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 6
6/10 Threatened during a passing anti-war march, Henry visits his ailing mother.
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14:15
Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Rain
1/5 Charlie Connelly sets off on the trail of our national obsession, beginning with rain.
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14:30
The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
1/5 The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
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14:45
Travels With a Donkey—Le Monastier
1/8 Robert Louis Stevenson's mountain adventure, with a creature of most decided character.
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15:00
Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
1/3 Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
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16:00
Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
1/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
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16:30
The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
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17:00
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
4/6 Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
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17:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
4/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
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Evening
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18:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
1/4 Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
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18:30
A Good Read—Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci
Tom Sutcliffe, Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci discuss their favourite books.
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19:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 3, The Last Burkiss Way
14/15 General Custer tackles his last stand with a battle of one-liners.
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19:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—7. The First Meeting
Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.
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20:00
Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
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20:30
Who found Machu Picchu?
Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
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21:00
James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 1
1/10 The stakes are high in a dangerous game of chance for Agent 007.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Nick Warburton - Not Bobby
Frank's new pet rabbit Bobby starts causing an unexpected stir at home.
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22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
4/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
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22:30
The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 3, Muhammad Ali
5/6 A humorous assessment of the life and career of the world heavyweight boxer.
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23:00
The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 6
6/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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23:30
Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—2. Individuality
2/4 The Bergerac obsessive is keen to be an individual and not be derided for his choices.
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Late
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00:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, 1. Voices
1/4 Set in a complex state of beliefs, the Great God Om appears before a novice monk.
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00:30
A Good Read—Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci
Tom Sutcliffe, Niall Ferguson and Armando Iannucci discuss their favourite books.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 3, 6. The Last Word
6/6 War-scarred Bunny returns to London, determined to restore his friend's reputation.
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01:30
Who found Machu Picchu?
Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
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02:00
Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 6
6/10 Threatened during a passing anti-war march, Henry visits his ailing mother.
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02:15
Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Rain
1/5 Charlie Connelly sets off on the trail of our national obsession, beginning with rain.
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02:30
The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Moya O'Shea—1. Sarah
1/5 The villagers enjoy Sarah's inaugural creation as she recalls life selling chocolate.
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02:45
Travels With a Donkey—Le Monastier
1/8 Robert Louis Stevenson's mountain adventure, with a creature of most decided character.
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03:00
Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
1/3 Reviled for the King's abdication, what was the Duchess of Windsor really like?
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 1
1/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Julian Clary, David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth.
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04:30
The Change—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it.
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05:00
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, The Trouble with Cassie
4/6 Cassie has an adoring boyfriend who gets on well with Pete. What on earth could go wrong?
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 4
4/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and Richard Osman join Jack Dee.
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