Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Spaceship II—2. Manhood
2/5 Scientist Clive 55 reconstructs a dead space pirate, who before long is running the ship.
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00:30
Paradise Lost in Space—2. Gifting
2/6 Norman and Max are welcomed by the friendly Oblivions, and are soon offering gifts.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 5. Pongo
5/6 Lord Peter Wimsey's trail goes cold, until a stolen will brings fresh enlightenment.
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01:30
Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 2
2/4 Detectives Grave Digger and Coffin Ed chase the masterminds behind the missing money.
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02:00
The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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02:30
Whose Line Is It Anyway?—Episode 6
6/6 Clive Anderson is joined by Stephen Fry, John Sessions, Rory Bremner and Jon Glover.
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03:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Dingley Dell
2/8 A drunken night at the pub results in an unfortunate case of mistaken identity.
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04:00
Sana Krasikov - One More Year—Companion
2/3 Ilona Siegal left conflict-riven Georgia in the hopes of a brighter future in America.
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04:15
Robin Baker - Elephant and Castle
As Ian rows with Kate on his 35th birthday, flashbacks reveal how they met 9 months before
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05:00
Second Thoughts—Series 1, 8. Marriage of Inconvenience
8/10 Bill and Faith are about to get wed when the groom receives a shock.
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05:30
Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Farewell to Fun
1/2 Poems include Monday Morning Mail and Hats, introduced by Janie Hampton.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
6/6 Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
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06:30
Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
3/4 Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
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07:00
One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
3/4 The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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07:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Handsworth
3/6 Comedian Mark Steel explores reggae, riots and white supremacist gardening in Handsworth.
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Christmas Club
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 6
6/14 Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.
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09:00
Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
4/6 Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
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09:30
Foul Play—Series 3, Death by a Short Head
1/6 Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price probe the death of a top jockey.
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10:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
3/8 There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
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11:00
Sana Krasikov - One More Year—The Repatriates
3/3 Grisha and Lera return to Moscow, but find Russia has changed beyond recognition.
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11:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Christmas Club
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 6
6/14 Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
6/6 Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
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13:30
Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
3/4 Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
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14:00
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3
3/5 There is a major fallout when Vera's theories over Irene's relations spark family uproar.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The State in Miniature
3/30 The home as a microcosm of social order.
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14:30
And June Whitfield—Episode 3
3/5 June Whitfield recounts her encounters with Kenneth Williams and Peter Sellers.
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14:45
Michelle Magorian - Goodnight Mister Tom—Episode 8
8/10 With no news of Willie - Tom heads to London and gets a shock. Read by David Brierley.
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15:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
3/8 There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—19/12/2012
Emma Thompson shares her Inheritance Tracks, and we make the perfect Christmas pudding.
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17:00
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
2/6 Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
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17:30
One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
3/4 The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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Evening
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18:00
The Spaceship II—3. Rude
3/5 The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard for a holiday from hell.
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18:30
Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
3/6 Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, The Christmas Club
13/14 The Lad lives to regret answering a knock at the front door.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 6
6/14 Music for schools, and the Curse of the Flying Wombat.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
6/6 Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
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20:30
Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
3/4 Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
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21:00
Sana Krasikov - One More Year—The Repatriates
3/3 Grisha and Lera return to Moscow, but find Russia has changed beyond recognition.
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21:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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22:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Handsworth
3/6 Comedian Mark Steel explores reggae, riots and white supremacist gardening in Handsworth.
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22:30
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
1/4 The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
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22:45
Jelly Mountain—Episode 2
2/5 Ivor Cutler's unique views on how to promote a child's growth.
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23:00
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Death
2/4 The funny musician discovers how death for a rock star can be the start of a new career.
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23:30
If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Happy New Year
1/4 The London flatmates throw a party, with a date to impress - and a sandwich-maker to mend.
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Late
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00:00
The Spaceship II—3. Rude
3/5 The crew of Really Invincible III have some space tourists aboard for a holiday from hell.
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00:30
Paradise Lost in Space—3. Anyone for Tennis?
3/6 Surely it couldn't hurt to introduce the Oblivions to tennis, could it?
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01:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 6. Turkish Delight
6/6 Can Lord Peter Wimsey finally clear Harriet Vane's name and persuade her to take his?
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01:30
Chester Himes - Cotton Comes to Harlem—Episode 3
3/4 Detectives Digger and Coffin's search for the missing money is getting dangerous.
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02:00
Winston—Series 1, What Do You Reckon?
4/6 Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?
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02:30
Foul Play—Series 3, Death by a Short Head
1/6 Crime writers Lady Antonia Fraser and Anthony Price probe the death of a top jockey.
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03:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Alarms and Excursions
3/8 There's a dramatic turn of events when a letter arrives from an attorney.
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04:00
Sana Krasikov - One More Year—The Repatriates
3/3 Grisha and Lera return to Moscow, but find Russia has changed beyond recognition.
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04:15
Alex Ferguson - My Uncle Freddie—Heart's Ache, Heart's Ease
1/3 Young Lecky and his uncle rescue the Prince of Wales from the Tyne.
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05:00
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Upstairs, Downstairs and Bumps in the Night
2/6 Bertie tries to play peacemaker when he arrives at Totleigh Towers. PG Wodehouse romp.
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05:30
One Foot in the Grave—3. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
3/4 The Meldrews' holiday homecoming proves eventful. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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