Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Q & A by Vikas Swarup—5,000 Rupees
1/10 An Indian street kid wins a place on a TV quiz. Novel that inspired Slumdog Millionaire.
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00:15
A Short History of Ireland—The Rise of Sinn Fein; The First Dail
111/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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00:30
Book at Bedtime—Georgina Harding - The Spy Game, Episode 1
1/10 Eight-year-old Anna waves goodbye to her mother, unaware that she is disappearing forever.
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00:45
Book of the Week—Michael Holroyd - On Wheels, Episode 1
1/5 Michael's family has always struggled to tame the motorcar, often with hilarious results.
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01:00
When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Tangled Web
5/6 Whenever people plan to tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help.
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01:30
A Good Read—Rachel Cusk and Lawrence Norfolk
Lawrence Norfolk and Rachel Cusk discuss books by Martin Amis and Anthony Burgess.
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02:00
Raymond Chandler - Goldfish—Episode 2
2/3 PI Carmady approaches Rush Madder about the stolen pearls, but gets in over his head.
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02:30
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine—Episode 1
1/3 Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British band leaders of the 1920s and '30s.
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03:00
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, Episode 1
1/3 Young, naive Catherine Morland is launched into the intriguing world of Bath society.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, The Byzantine Passage
1/3 By Jenny White. A young girl's life changes when she sees the man to whom she is betrothed
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04:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Kathy Lette, Jacqui Dankworth, Errol Francis, Nikki Bedi, 脟idem Aslan
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 It's singing duo Tommy and Sheila's comeback! They're on after the stripper.
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05:30
Fat Chance—Weigh in with Wendy
1/5 Graham attends Wendy Bottomley's weight loss class. Sitcom about fighting the flab.
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Morning
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06:00
Raymond Chandler - Goldfish—Episode 3
3/3 PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail?
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06:30
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine—Episode 2
2/3 Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s.
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07:00
The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol
6/6 A selection of classic comic songs. Mitch's guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nicol.
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07:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Adam Buxton
4/6 Alex and the band explore money, shopping and consumerism. With special guest Adam Buxton.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
15/25 Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
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08:30
The Al Read Show—From 25/11/1954
A nagging wife and secrets of the boys in blue. Monologues and sketches.
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09:00
Chain Reaction—Series 7, Rhys Thomas talks to Simon Day
1/6 The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show.
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09:30
The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 7
7/7 Steve Punt, Jon Culshaw and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
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10:00
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, Episode 2
2/3 At the Tilneys' isolated gothic home, Catherine's visit proves to be a terrifying affair.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
2/3 By Maureen Freely. One resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of the locals.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
15/25 Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
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12:30
The Al Read Show—From 25/11/1954
A nagging wife and secrets of the boys in blue. Monologues and sketches.
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13:00
Raymond Chandler - Goldfish—Episode 3
3/3 PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail?
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13:30
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine—Episode 2
2/3 Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s.
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14:00
Q & A by Vikas Swarup—10,000 Rupees
2/10 He got the first question right, but can Thomas win a billion on the Indian TV game show?
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14:15
A Short History of Ireland—Return to Violence; Terror and Reprisal
112/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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14:30
Book at Bedtime—Georgina Harding - The Spy Game, Episode 2
2/10 Peter and Anna realise how little they know about their mother - is she definitely dead?
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14:45
Book of the Week—Michael Holroyd - On Wheels, Episode 2
2/5 Michael finally learns to drive, thanks to a colourful array of instructors.
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15:00
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, Episode 2
2/3 At the Tilneys' isolated gothic home, Catherine's visit proves to be a terrifying affair.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—03/06/2014
Mel Giedroyc celebrates the birthday of the creator of the World Wide Web.
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17:00
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, A Soft-Hearted Little Thing
3/8 More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.
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17:30
The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol
6/6 A selection of classic comic songs. Mitch's guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nicol.
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Evening
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18:00
Chain Reaction—Series 7, Rhys Thomas talks to Simon Day
1/6 The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Warren Mitchell
The actor recalls his career, the terror of live TV and how Alf Garnett came into his life
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 7, Wings Over Dagenham
15/25 Move aside Orville and Wilbur, Neddie is the pioneer aviator.
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19:30
The Al Read Show—From 25/11/1954
A nagging wife and secrets of the boys in blue. Monologues and sketches.
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20:00
Raymond Chandler - Goldfish—Episode 3
3/3 PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail?
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20:30
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine—Episode 2
2/3 Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
2/3 By Maureen Freely. One resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of the locals.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
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22:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Adam Buxton
4/6 Alex and the band explore money, shopping and consumerism. With special guest Adam Buxton.
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22:30
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as put upon music teacher Nigel Penny.
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22:45
Earls of the Court—The Ides of March
5/6 Can Johnno raise his game in time for Lloydie's much-publicised toga party?
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—03/06/2014
Diane Morgan chats to the 'one-man mega-myth' Nick Helm.
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23:00
Ectoplasm—The Affair of the Baddie's Niece
3/4 Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac hit the Wild West to thwart an evil Waffle Baron.
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23:30
2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Mad - Georgian Radio
5/6 Full Age of Enlightenment updates, plus the Earl of Sandwich lives up to his name.
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23:45
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—3. Football
3/4 The incisive reporter focuses on the joys of lower league soccer.
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Late
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00:00
Q & A by Vikas Swarup—10,000 Rupees
2/10 He got the first question right, but can Thomas win a billion on the Indian TV game show?
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00:15
A Short History of Ireland—Return to Violence; Terror and Reprisal
112/120 The country's rich story continues. With Richard Dormer, James Greene and Frances Tomelty.
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00:30
Book at Bedtime—Georgina Harding - The Spy Game, Episode 2
2/10 Peter and Anna realise how little they know about their mother - is she definitely dead?
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00:45
Book of the Week—Michael Holroyd - On Wheels, Episode 2
2/5 Michael finally learns to drive, thanks to a colourful array of instructors.
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01:00
Chain Reaction—Series 7, Rhys Thomas talks to Simon Day
1/6 The Down the Line and The Fast show comics in the talk tag show.
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01:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Warren Mitchell
The actor recalls his career, the terror of live TV and how Alf Garnett came into his life
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02:00
Raymond Chandler - Goldfish—Episode 3
3/3 PI Carmady is out in Westport hunting the stolen Leander pearls, but who is on his trail?
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02:30
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine—Episode 2
2/3 Humphrey Lyttelton explores the world of British dance band leaders in the 1940s.
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03:00
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, Episode 2
2/3 At the Tilneys' isolated gothic home, Catherine's visit proves to be a terrifying affair.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
2/3 By Maureen Freely. One resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of the locals.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
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05:00
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, A Soft-Hearted Little Thing
3/8 More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.
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05:30
The Mitch Benn Music Show—Series 1, 6. Phil Nichol
6/6 A selection of classic comic songs. Mitch's guest is former Juicepig, Phil Nicol.
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