Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
3/5 Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
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06:30
Fixing A Hole
Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
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07:00
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
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07:30
What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Sister Dearest
6/6 Guests not welcome. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Figurehead
6/26 Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2
2/14 Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.
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09:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
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09:30
Spread a Little Happiness—Series 2, Ray, a Drop of Golden Sun
2/6 A gay divorcee gives Hope pause for thought in the sandwich bar.
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10:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
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11:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
3/5 The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
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11:15
Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Figurehead
6/26 Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2
2/14 Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.
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13:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
3/5 Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
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13:30
Fixing A Hole
Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
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14:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting
8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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14:15
Cosmic Quest—Halley - A Comet's Tale
13/30 Heather Couper considers how Edmund Halley went about calculating the orbit of a comet.
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14:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen
3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies.
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14:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 3
3/5 In the 1820s, Cobbett set off around England on his horse to survey the agricultural scene
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15:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—Chris Hadfield, Bonnie Langford and Bionic Powers
Mel Giedroyc gets a guide to dressing up and discovers how to eat peanuts in space.
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17:00
Miracles R Us—Postcards
3/4 Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
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17:30
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
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Evening
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18:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
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18:30
Off the Page—The Paranormal
Matthew Parris invites his guests to make their unseen presence felt by talking.
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Series 2, The Figurehead
6/26 Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 2
2/14 Scottish Music Night, and a rubbish bird impressionist.
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20:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
3/5 Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
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20:30
Fixing A Hole
Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
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21:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
3/5 The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
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21:15
Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
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22:00
What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Sister Dearest
6/6 Guests not welcome. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.
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22:30
The Odd Half Hour—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 A right-wing intervention and must-have board games.
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23:00
On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Ireland hits the headlines as the programme celebrates its 33rd birthday.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 2, Jon Pertwee
4/5 Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge, as Nick Golson and Tim deJongh welcome guest Jon Pertwee
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Late
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00:00
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr—8. Waiting
8/10 The children settle in Paris, but begin to miss Berlin. Read by Rosemary Leach.
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00:15
Cosmic Quest—Halley - A Comet's Tale
13/30 Heather Couper considers how Edmund Halley went about calculating the orbit of a comet.
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00:30
Young Victoria by Juliet Ace—3. The Young Queen
3/10 The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies.
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00:45
Richard Ingrams - The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett—Episode 3
3/5 In the 1820s, Cobbett set off around England on his horse to survey the agricultural scene
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01:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Charlie Brooker's panel show celebrating glorious failure. With Mark Watson, Holly Walsh.
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01:30
Off the Page—The Paranormal
Matthew Parris invites his guests to make their unseen presence felt by talking.
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02:00
Ruth Rendell - The Keys to the Street—Love Hurts
3/5 Leo Nash's sudden departure upsets Mary. In the park, another homeless person is murdered.
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02:30
Fixing A Hole
Sara Parker looks at roadworks - the diggers and those driven mad by them.
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03:00
John Buchan - The 39 Steps—1. The Milkman Sets Out on His Travels
1/2 After a murder in his flat, Hannay is pursued by police and a gang of German spies.
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04:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, The Old House
3/5 The landlord shows one of his properties, but the memories are traumatic.
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04:15
Alan Pollock - Philip and Sydney
Philip Larkin and his father visited Nazi Germany in 1937. What might have happened?
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05:00
Miracles R Us—Postcards
3/4 Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.
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05:30
The Older Woman—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 In a rare moment, Miss Callaghan apologises to her ex, lovestruck pupil Roy.
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