Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Drama on 4—Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner
Sylvia Townsend Warner's magical book about a woman who becomes a witch.
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01:00
The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries—A Surfeit of Lampreys
The gentleman sleuth probes the death of the head of a spendthrift aristocratic family.
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02:00
Drama on 4—Whoopsie by Rikki Beadle-Blair
When teenager Ashley finds his perfect foster parents, a gay couple, surprises await.
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02:30
Viewfinders: Ways of Seeing at 50 (Omnibus)
Five writers looking at art celebrate the 50th anniversary of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½2’s ‘Ways of Seeing’.
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03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Claudia Winkleman
Broadcaster Claudia Winkleman chooses the theme from the film ET and 'As' by Stevie Wonder
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03:45
Diplomatic Dinners—Avoiding the Crudites
1/5 Chris Bowlby hears from wined-and-dined luminaries what it's like to eat for Britain.
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04:00
The Men from the Ministry—A Motley Crew
A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea.
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04:30
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Rides Again
1/13 The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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05:00
The Mastertapes Guide to Writing the Perfect Song—2. Protest and Proclaim
2/3 Elvis Costello heads more leading musicians with a masterclass in the art of songwriting.
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Morning
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06:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Brian Cox
Actor Brian Cox is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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06:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
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07:00
Poetry Extra—Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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07:30
The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 In 1974, Gerty Freely writes a memoir for her daughter, recalling life in 1914 Russia.
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08:40
Inheritance Tracks—Penelope Wilton
Actress Penelope Wilton chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Erroll Garner.
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08:50
Private Papers by Margaret Forster (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Rosemary reacts when she discovers her mother's version of their family history.
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10:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 2
2/8 Frankie visits the house where he was born and prepares for a royal visit.
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10:30
Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Brian Cox
Actor Brian Cox is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Poetry Extra—Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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12:30
The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 In 1974, Gerty Freely writes a memoir for her daughter, recalling life in 1914 Russia.
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13:40
Inheritance Tracks—Penelope Wilton
Actress Penelope Wilton chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Erroll Garner.
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13:50
Private Papers by Margaret Forster (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Rosemary reacts when she discovers her mother's version of their family history.
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15:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 2
2/8 Frankie visits the house where he was born and prepares for a royal visit.
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15:30
Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
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16:00
Dear Brutus by JM Barrie
In a magic wood, a second chance awaits people who’ve taken a wrong turn in life.
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17:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Brian Cox
Actor Brian Cox is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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17:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
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Evening
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18:00
Poetry Extra—Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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18:30
The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 In 1974, Gerty Freely writes a memoir for her daughter, recalling life in 1914 Russia.
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19:40
Inheritance Tracks—Penelope Wilton
Actress Penelope Wilton chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Erroll Garner.
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19:50
Private Papers by Margaret Forster (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Rosemary reacts when she discovers her mother's version of their family history.
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21:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 2
2/8 Frankie visits the house where he was born and prepares for a royal visit.
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21:30
Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
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22:00
Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Wannabe Hollywood screenwriter Andy Parker and forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann.
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22:30
Armando Iannucci—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 Anarchic sketches and music, with Rebecca Front, David Schneider and Richard Herring.
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23:30
The Sofa of Time—Night of the Sexicle
5/6 Sexy assassin Morpheena is called in, while Milford and Parker grab a cab.
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Late
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00:00
Dear Brutus by JM Barrie
In a magic wood, a second chance awaits people who’ve taken a wrong turn in life.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—King Lear, Brian Cox
Actor Brian Cox is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
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01:45
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
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02:00
Poetry Extra—Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s poetry archive.
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02:30
The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 In 1974, Gerty Freely writes a memoir for her daughter, recalling life in 1914 Russia.
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03:40
Inheritance Tracks—Penelope Wilton
Actress Penelope Wilton chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Erroll Garner.
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03:50
Private Papers by Margaret Forster (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Rosemary reacts when she discovers her mother's version of their family history.
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05:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 3, Episode 2
2/8 Frankie visits the house where he was born and prepares for a royal visit.
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05:30
Huddwinks—Series 2, The Fall of the House of Slaithwaite
6/6 A black pudding maker must deal with the consequences of some unexpected ingredients.
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