Schedule
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Early
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00:00
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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00:15
Cosmic Quest—Galileo - Seeing Is Believing
11/30 Heather Couper on Galileo's idea to systematically record his telescope observations.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—1. Clipped Wings
1/10 A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements.
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00:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 1
1/5 The rise of a one-man force of the 1800s. Biography of the author and political reformer.
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01:00
Quote... Unquote—22/02/2010
Nigel Rees chairs. With Mary Beard, Marcel Theroux, Arthur Smith and Ariel Leve.
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01:30
A Good Read—Shirley Hughes and Ken Smith
Sarah LeFanu, Shirley Hughes and Ken Smith on books by Arnold Bennett and E Annie Proulx.
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02:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—A Door Unlocked
1/5 Mary Jago leaves a violent relationship, unwittingly placing herself in further jeopardy.
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02:30
The Return of King Arthur
Bettany Hughes looks at Edward Burne Jones's greatest work, The Sleep of Arthur in Avalon.
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03:00
Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 1
1/2 August 1785: The jilted Marquise de Merteuil begins a game of seduction and revenge.
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04:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, An Incident
1/5 Two children, two pets, one stranger. Then a small domestic disaster.
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04:15
Loose Ends—Danny Wallace, Nick Park, Kayvan Novak, Tameka Empson, Susan Calman, Songhoy Blues, Justin Townes Earle
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 4, Old Problem
4/6 Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires.
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05:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 4, The Porter's Story
1/3 By Rona Munro. A comic retelling of events at Dunsinane, when Macbeth's porter took charge
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Morning
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06:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
2/5 Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
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06:30
The Strange Parallel World of Christian Pop
Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
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07:00
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
1/6 Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom. From 1987.
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07:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes
6/6 The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar.
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08:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
5/8 Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership, and Jim learns it takes two to quango.
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08:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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09:30
Bristow—Series 3, Chapter and Verse
3/4 As the clerk writes for the house journal, he learns the meaning of poetic justice.
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10:00
Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
2/2 Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
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11:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
2/5 She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room
Jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
5/8 Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership, and Jim learns it takes two to quango.
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12:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
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13:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
2/5 Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
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13:30
The Strange Parallel World of Christian Pop
Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
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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
Cosmic Quest—Newton - A Matter of Some Gravity
12/30 Isaac Newton's mathematical brilliance put the laws of physics on a firm foundation.
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14:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love
2/10 Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess.
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14:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 2
2/5 Political activism lands William in prison, where his main worries are exercise and food.
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15:00
Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
2/2 Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Hugh Dennis, Chinese New Year and Packed Lunches
Mel Giedroyc celebrates the humble packed lunch and remembers the London Olympics.
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17:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
5/6 If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
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17:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
1/6 Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom. From 1987.
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Evening
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18:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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18:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Ted Ray
2/6 Mark Radcliffe on the career of one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s.
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19:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, Jobs for the Boys
5/8 Sir Humphrey warns on public-private partnership, and Jim learns it takes two to quango.
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19:30
The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
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20:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
2/5 Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
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20:30
The Strange Parallel World of Christian Pop
Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
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21:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
2/5 She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room
Jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall.
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22:00
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Dame Kelly Holmes
6/6 The double Olympic champion tries her first deep-fried Mars bar.
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22:30
Radio 2's Comedy Showcase—Tim Minchin - Strings
The struggles of rock band singer Jonny, who leaves Australia in pursuit of fame.
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23:00
Delve Special—Series 2, The Archibald Gallery Robbery
1/4 Reporter David Lander reopens the investigation into 1983's Archibald Gallery robbery.
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23:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—10/02/2015
Sara Pascoe chats to Liam Williams.
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23:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, "No Richie, No Cry"
1/6 Adam and Rudy fill the gap left by Richie at University with salsa classes.
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Late
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00:00
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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00:15
Cosmic Quest—Newton - A Matter of Some Gravity
12/30 Isaac Newton's mathematical brilliance put the laws of physics on a firm foundation.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—2. Looking for Love
2/10 Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess.
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00:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 2
2/5 Political activism lands William in prison, where his main worries are exercise and food.
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01:00
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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01:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Ted Ray
2/6 Mark Radcliffe on the career of one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and 60s.
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02:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Bone of My Bone
2/5 Mary Jago meets the recipient of her bone marrow donation, and a body is discovered.
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02:30
The Strange Parallel World of Christian Pop
Paul Bayley tells the story of a neglected musical genre.
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03:00
Choderlos de Laclos - Les Liaisons Dangereuses—Episode 2
2/2 Can Vicomte Valmont and the Marquise de Marteuil win their game of seduction and revenge?
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04:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
2/5 She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Justin Hopper - The Weighing Room
Jockey Noel is anxious to get back in the saddle after a career-threatening fall.
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05:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, The Birds and the Bees
5/6 If Stella can't move to the country, then the country must move to Stella.
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05:30
Nineteen Ninety-Eight—Episode 1
1/6 Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom. From 1987.
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