Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham—Episode 5
5/5 The secret of long life is out, but Diana must face the media alone.
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00:30
A Good Read—Mike Harding & Professor Susan Greenfield
Mike Harding and Susan Greenfield on Winifred Watson, Sebastian Haffner and Eric Newby. (R)
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01:00
Detective—Series 3, 6. Rough Justice
6/8 A harrowing attack on a child means uncomfortable questions about justice.
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01:30
Bach's Choir
Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the boys' choir of St Thomas' Church, Leipzig
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02:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—6. Paris!
6/10 In order to be published, Anna's father transfers to Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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02:15
The Drawings on the Wall—The Legless Women of Creswell Craggs
1/5 Extinct animals and strange female forms in Church Hole Cave in Derbyshire.
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02:30
Love for Lydia by HE Bates—6. Recluse
6/10 Richardson tries to cut himself off from everyone, but then he spots a figure he knows.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Tombstone, Episode 1
1/5 The untold story of Mao's Great Famine, during which 36 million Chinese starved to death.
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03:00
Thomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles—Episode 4
4/4 Tess hopes that husband Angel will forgive her, but then she meets the father of her child
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 11
11/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Pam Ayres and Gyles Brandreth.
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04:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees
1/6 The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.
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05:00
Says on the Tin—Face Cream
6/6 Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag...
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
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06:00
Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
7/8 Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
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06:30
Sitting for Fay
Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
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07:00
One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
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07:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
4/6 The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
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08:00
Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket
The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 21, Episode 5
5/8 Miles Jupp chairs a satirical review of the week's news in an extended version.
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09:45
Ivor Cutler - Cutler the Lax—Episode 3
3/3 The Scottish humorist enjoys some Marabut music and a jolly Japanese ditty.
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10:00
The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
1/2 A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
2/5 By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
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11:15
Drama on 4—John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy, Episode 1
1/3 Hard up art expert Duncan Kavanagh waits to see how the Arab Spring will change Egypt.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket
The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery.
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13:00
Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
7/8 Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
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13:30
Sitting for Fay
Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
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14:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread
7/10 Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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14:15
The Drawings on the Wall—Graffiti Gorge
2/5 Dr George Nash muses on why prehistoric and modern art can be found in dangerous places.
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14:30
Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
7/10 Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Tombstone, Episode 2
2/5 When Yang Jishen's father died of starvation, he thought it was just a personal tragedy.
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15:00
The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
1/2 A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
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16:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 2
2/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew.
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16:30
Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna.
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17:00
One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
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17:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
4/6 The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
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Evening
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18:00
The Darker Side of the Border—1. The Captain of the Polestar by Arthur Conan Doyle
1/3 Strange apparitions for a Dundee whaling ship trapped in Arctic ice.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.
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19:00
Listen to Les—From 14/03/1982
Les Dawson with Noah's story, and Cosmo's guide to the study of moths and butterflies.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Just the Ticket
The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery.
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20:00
Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
7/8 Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
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20:30
Sitting for Fay
Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, Marriage Lines
2/5 By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past.
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21:15
Drama on 4—John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy, Episode 1
1/3 Hard up art expert Duncan Kavanagh waits to see how the Arab Spring will change Egypt.
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22:00
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
4/6 The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
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22:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Kiri Pritchard-McLean 1/2
The best in contemporary comedy. Jessica Fostekew chats to Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
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23:00
Alun Cochrane's Fun House—The Bathroom
3/4 Alun's house tour arrives in his bathroom.
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23:30
The Shuttleworths—Series 1, One Foot in the Gravy
5/6 Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth must cope while wife Mary is visiting Auntie Janet.
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23:45
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 3, Look Who's Stalking
5/6 Mrs Naughtie is being pursued. Could the Laird possibly be to blame?
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Late
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00:00
The Darker Side of the Border—1. The Captain of the Polestar by Arthur Conan Doyle
1/3 Strange apparitions for a Dundee whaling ship trapped in Arctic ice.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Dora Bryan
From ENSA to Hello Dolly, the actress remembers her stage, film and TV career.
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01:00
Detective—Series 3, 7. A Well Planned Job
7/8 Tully is rather taken with a new informant who might help them catch Steve Mason.
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01:30
Sitting for Fay
Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
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02:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—7. Christmas Gingerbread
7/10 Having fled Germany, Anna and her family settle in Paris. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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02:15
The Drawings on the Wall—Graffiti Gorge
2/5 Dr George Nash muses on why prehistoric and modern art can be found in dangerous places.
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02:30
Love for Lydia by HE Bates—7. Storm
7/10 Richardson decides he has to move on. Tom is happy, but storm clouds are gathering.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Tombstone, Episode 2
2/5 When Yang Jishen's father died of starvation, he thought it was just a personal tragedy.
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03:00
The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing—1. Arrival
1/2 A murder without motive? Racial politics in 1940s Rhodesia.
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04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 2
2/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Frank Skinner, Grace Dent and Jonathan Agnew.
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04:30
Ballylenon—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 The town's Development Association looks set for open confrontation. Starring TP McKenna.
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05:00
One Foot in the Grave—1. Alive and Buried
1/4 Grumpy Victor Meldrew is about to lose his job. Adapted from TV, with Richard Wilson.
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05:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
4/6 The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
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