Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 1
1/4 A coma patient's treatment for a horrific accident has unexpected benefits.
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00:30
A Good Read—Sir Roy Strong and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Louise Doughty, Roy Strong and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown debate books. (R)
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 1. The Body
1/5 When a detested church-goer is found dead, amateur sleuth Miss Marple investigates.
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01:30
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Peter Curran explores the city of Austin in Texas.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Episode 1
1/5 It's New Year yet the mood is anything but festive in the Battle family household.
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02:15
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1
1/10 Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 1
1/10 New York, 1968. Naive young sociologist Roger Zimmern gets his first job at university.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Thomas Keneally - Searching for Schindler: A Memoir, Episode 1
1/5 Thomas Keneally's account of his discovery of the story of Oskar Schindler.
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03:00
Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Insurrection
3/12 Provoked by Parliament, the resolute army aim to get higher ranks on their side.
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04:00
The Motion Show—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Dr Phil Hammond chairs the debating game. With Steve Punt and John O'Farrell.
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04:30
Electric Ink—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Can struggling journalist Maddox make a splash with a political corruption tip-off?
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05:00
Turf Wars—An Incident at the Border
2/4 A border guard's tape line divides two young lovers in a park.
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 6
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
2/5 The amateur sleuth probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
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06:30
Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
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07:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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07:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
3/4 The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 2
2/20 Kenneth Horne crosses swords in The Three Musketeers, while Bona Law handles his briefs.
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08:30
Hello Cheeky—From 21/10/1979
Red Rum, sound effects galore and rapid pun-tastic fun. Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 15, Episode 3
3/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Living with Mother—Series 1, Wild Card
3/4 A poker-loving aristocrat loses the family jewels. Starring Penelope Keith and Kevin Eldon
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10:00
Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Summer Manoeuvres
4/12 1674, and a spontaneous revolution in army ranks sees troops heading towards London.
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11:00
Afternoon Reading—Moments Past, The Night Eleanor Roosevelt Became Eleanor Roosevelt
1/3 Read by Miriam Margolyes. How a shocking discovery changed Eleanor Roosevelt's life.
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11:15
Drama on 4—The King of Sootland
A pauper takes a teenage girl on a rooftop adventure at Buckingham Palace.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 2
2/20 Kenneth Horne crosses swords in The Three Musketeers, while Bona Law handles his briefs.
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12:30
Hello Cheeky—From 21/10/1979
Red Rum, sound effects galore and rapid pun-tastic fun. Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
2/5 The amateur sleuth probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
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13:30
Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Episode 2
2/5 Life gets more complicated for Mo and Peter, whose attraction to Noel grows apace.
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14:15
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2
2/10 Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 2
2/10 Young sociologist Roger makes contact with the small cult known as the Truth Seekers.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Thomas Keneally - Searching for Schindler: A Memoir, Episode 2
2/5 Poldek and Thomas set out to meet some of the Jews saved by Oskar.
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15:00
Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Summer Manoeuvres
4/12 1674, and a spontaneous revolution in army ranks sees troops heading towards London.
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16:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
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16:30
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
3/6 Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
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17:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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17:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
3/4 The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
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Evening
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18:00
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
2/4 With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
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18:30
That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
6/6 From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, the late broadcaster recalls his career highs and lows.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 2
2/20 Kenneth Horne crosses swords in The Three Musketeers, while Bona Law handles his briefs.
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19:30
Hello Cheeky—From 21/10/1979
Red Rum, sound effects galore and rapid pun-tastic fun. Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
2/5 The amateur sleuth probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
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20:30
Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
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21:00
Afternoon Reading—Moments Past, The Night Eleanor Roosevelt Became Eleanor Roosevelt
1/3 Read by Miriam Margolyes. How a shocking discovery changed Eleanor Roosevelt's life.
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21:15
Drama on 4—The King of Sootland
A pauper takes a teenage girl on a rooftop adventure at Buckingham Palace.
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22:00
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
3/4 The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
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22:30
Twenty Players—Series 1, Doug and Demelza Davidson
2/6 David Vine tells the story of Britain's most intrepid mixed lugers.
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22:45
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—2. Bank Hols
2/4 The incisive reporter on the pros and cons of bank holidays.
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23:00
On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 The latest on the 'Penelope Keith riots', and just 38 weeks to Wimbledon.
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23:30
Ectoplasm—The Case of the Missing Lost Soul
2/4 A countess begs Lord Zimbabwe's help to skip eternity as a Barry Manilow fan.
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Late
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00:00
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
2/4 With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 1, Ned Sherrin
6/6 From Noel Coward to the Oliviers, the late broadcaster recalls his career highs and lows.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - The Murder at the Vicarage, 2. Whodunnit?
2/5 The amateur sleuth probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
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01:30
Blondin of Niagara Falls and Ealing
Hardeep Singh Kohli walks in the footsteps of the famous tightrope walker Blondin.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Episode 2
2/5 Life gets more complicated for Mo and Peter, whose attraction to Noel grows apace.
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02:15
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2
2/10 Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 2
2/10 Young sociologist Roger makes contact with the small cult known as the Truth Seekers.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Thomas Keneally - Searching for Schindler: A Memoir, Episode 2
2/5 Poldek and Thomas set out to meet some of the Jews saved by Oskar.
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03:00
Don Taylor - God's Revolution—Summer Manoeuvres
4/12 1674, and a spontaneous revolution in army ranks sees troops heading towards London.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
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04:30
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 3
3/6 Nicola is on the verge of romance, while pub customer Andy faces being found out.
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05:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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05:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, The Best A Man Can Get
3/4 The agency must grapple with the lowest form of advertising of all - the radio.
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