Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 4, 4. Reunion by Janice Okoh
4/5 A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion in Janice Okoh's cautionary tale.
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00:30
Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 3
3/3 Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them?
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Robert Fisk
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of the series.
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01:50
Front Row Interviews—Steve Coogan
The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career.
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02:00
Cribbins at Christmas—A Walk in the Park with Hodges
Alan Plater's story exploring the relationship between a man and his dog.
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02:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 21-22
11/13 In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all.
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02:45
Cribbins at Christmas—The Happy Prince
A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond.
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03:00
Take It From Here—From 17/12/1953
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents?
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03:30
Alan Garner - The Owl Service
Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth.
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05:00
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 1
3/6 With rival factions desperate for his latest invention, Professor Calculus goes missing.
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05:30
Beatrix Potter - The Tailor of Gloucester
A poor man has three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. With Miriam Margolyes.
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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
1/5 A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in this Agatha Christie mystery.
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06:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
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07:00
Married—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
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07:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 5
5/6 From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10
10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
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08:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped.
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09:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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09:30
My Music!—Christmas Special
Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
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10:00
John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 1
1/2 Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.
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11:00
Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
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11:15
Loose Ends—17/12/2011
Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10
10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
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12:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped.
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13:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
1/5 A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in this Agatha Christie mystery.
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13:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
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14:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—6. Frances
6/10 William Crimsworth has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school.
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14:15
This Sceptred Isle—Third Crusade and Death of the Lionheart
34/216 The final crusade and the death of Richard Coeur de Lion.
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14:30
Winter Tales—Winter Tales - Series 1, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm
1/5 Christmas Day at the Starkadders is a chaotic affair - especially over the pudding.
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15:00
John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 1
1/2 Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—19/12/2011
Plenty of Christmas fun and sparkle with Mel Giedroyc in the last week before the Big Day.
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17:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
4/13 A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
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17:30
Married—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
6/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top.
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18:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 1. Planetfall
1/10 The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'angels' in search of new home planets.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 10
10/16 Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
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19:30
The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped.
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20:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
1/5 A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in this Agatha Christie mystery.
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20:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
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21:00
Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
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21:15
Loose Ends—17/12/2011
Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
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22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 5
5/6 From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
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22:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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23:00
Now Show Extra—19/12/2011
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
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23:45
CrΓ¨me de la Crime—Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
2/4 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
6/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top.
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00:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 1. Planetfall
1/10 The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'angels' in search of new home planets.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
1/5 A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in this Agatha Christie mystery.
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01:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 1. The Sitter-in
1/8 The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
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02:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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02:30
My Music!—Christmas Special
Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
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03:00
John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 1
1/2 Young hero Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. Stars Charles Dance.
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04:00
Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
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04:15
Loose Ends—17/12/2011
Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
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05:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Stackton Music Festival
4/13 A sonic jamboree as the two ladies are joined by Peter Pratt.
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05:30
Married—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Grumpy bachelor Robin learns about his past misdemeanours in his parallel universe.
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