Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, Episode 1
1/10 Seeking a position in society, young Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle
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00:15
A Short History of Ireland—The Growth of Belfast; Party Fights
96/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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00:30
The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Crime of Captain Gahagan
1/5 The civil servant figures out a mystery - 'Women go so fast that they get no farther.'.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
1/5 Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
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01:00
When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Knock Down Ginger
2/6 Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent
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01:30
A Good Read—Mark Knopfler and Esther Freud
Esther and Mark discuss books by Alain De Botton, Robert Graves and Evelyn Waugh.
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02:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 1
1/6 Newly engaged American socialite Newland Archer is drawn to his fiancee's cousin.
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02:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 1
1/3 Jack Aubrey gains promotion and is to lead a squadron of ships against the French.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
1/3 A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Neneh Cherry, Tom Hollander, Lynn Barber, John Hegarty, Cody ChesnuTT
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Doctor Finlay—The Further Adventures of a Black Bag - Series 1, 5. The Golden Fishbone
5/6 The GP is distracted by the stock market and the promise of a fast fortune.
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05:30
Double Science—Field Trip
4/6 Alison takes her class to a Cumbrian wind farm, with keen Colin and Kenneth in hot pursuit
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Morning
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06:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 2
2/6 Eleanor's family are upset over her plans for divorce and its impact on New York society.
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06:30
The Hunt for the Hum
Bill Bailey asks why low frequency noise can cause problems for both humans and whales.
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07:00
The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
3/6 The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
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07:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster
1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
10/25 Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
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08:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
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09:00
Street and Lane—Series 2, Going for Broke
4/4 The Yorkshire builders are warned over a dodgy landlord, and a birth is imminent.
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09:30
The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 4
4/7 Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
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10:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 2
2/3 Aubrey leads a squadron of ships to take Mauritius and Réunion from the French.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, The Bristol Bowl
2/3 A comic tale of broken porcelain and a surprising offer of marriage.
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11:15
Juliet Ace - Money for Old Rope
Jason, a young and fit student, takes part in a drugs trial to earn some cash.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
10/25 Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
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12:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
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13:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 2
2/6 Eleanor's family are upset over her plans for divorce and its impact on New York society.
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13:30
The Hunt for the Hum
Bill Bailey asks why low frequency noise can cause problems for both humans and whales.
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14:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, Episode 2
2/10 Fanny Price has to deal with some new neighbours from London.
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14:15
A Short History of Ireland—My Mission to Pacify Ireland; Keep a Firm Grip on Your ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½steads
97/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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14:30
The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Three Horsemen of the Apocalypse
2/5 Another mystery for the civil servant - 'Too much Prussian obedience saves a patriot'.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 2
2/5 Jane's last years were a period of concentrated writing and business with publishers.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 2
2/3 Aubrey leads a squadron of ships to take Mauritius and Réunion from the French.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—13/05/2014
Mel Giedroyc wishes Catherine Tate many happy returns in her birthday week.
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17:00
Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
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17:30
The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
3/6 The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
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Evening
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18:00
Street and Lane—Series 2, Going for Broke
4/4 The Yorkshire builders are warned over a dodgy landlord, and a birth is imminent.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Fortune
The satirist and writer recalls his career and the people with whom he worked.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, What's My Line?
10/25 Can anyone guess the unusual professions in a special edition of the 1950s TV quiz?
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19:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 The shady lawyer starts a bus tour of New York. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated.
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20:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 2
2/6 Eleanor's family are upset over her plans for divorce and its impact on New York society.
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20:30
The Hunt for the Hum
Bill Bailey asks why low frequency noise can cause problems for both humans and whales.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, The Bristol Bowl
2/3 A comic tale of broken porcelain and a surprising offer of marriage.
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21:15
Juliet Ace - Money for Old Rope
Jason, a young and fit student, takes part in a drugs trial to earn some cash.
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22:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster
1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster.
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22:30
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Musical comedy written by and starring Richie Webb as music teacher Nigel Penny.
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22:45
Earls of the Court—The Eklov Experience
2/6 Johnno is set for a day out with his girlfriend, but Lloydie is still crashing on his sofa
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—13/05/2014
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight, Jon Holmes chats to Andy Zaltzman.
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23:00
Delve Special—Series 4, Resurrection of St Jerome
4/4 Reporter David Lander probes the rise and fall of Caribbean despot Felipe Delnazo.
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23:30
2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Dark Age FM
2/6 It's just coming up to 500AD, but watch out - the end of the world is nigh.
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23:45
All the World's a Globe—8. From 20th Century Wars to Twiggy
8/8 The National Theatre of Brent's definitive history of Earth reaches the 20th century.
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Late
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00:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, Episode 2
2/10 Fanny Price has to deal with some new neighbours from London.
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00:15
A Short History of Ireland—My Mission to Pacify Ireland; Keep a Firm Grip on Your ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½steads
97/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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00:30
The Paradoxes of Mr Pond—The Three Horsemen of the Apocalypse
2/5 Another mystery for the civil servant - 'Too much Prussian obedience saves a patriot'.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 2
2/5 Jane's last years were a period of concentrated writing and business with publishers.
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01:00
Street and Lane—Series 2, Going for Broke
4/4 The Yorkshire builders are warned over a dodgy landlord, and a birth is imminent.
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01:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, John Fortune
The satirist and writer recalls his career and the people with whom he worked.
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02:00
Edith Wharton - The Age of Innocence—Episode 2
2/6 Eleanor's family are upset over her plans for divorce and its impact on New York society.
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02:30
The Hunt for the Hum
Bill Bailey asks why low frequency noise can cause problems for both humans and whales.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Patrick O'Brian - The Mauritius Command, Episode 2
2/3 Aubrey leads a squadron of ships to take Mauritius and Réunion from the French.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, The Bristol Bowl
2/3 A comic tale of broken porcelain and a surprising offer of marriage.
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04:15
Juliet Ace - Money for Old Rope
Jason, a young and fit student, takes part in a drugs trial to earn some cash.
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
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05:30
The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 3. Hils Baker
3/6 The musical comedian presents his selection of some of the finest comic songs.
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