Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—2. Accused
2/5 Probing a fascist cult in 1920s New York, dandy spy hero Lucifer Box is accused of murder.
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00:30
Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 1
1/4 Tragedy strikes at the Opera House in 19th-century Paris, home to a fabled ghost.
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01:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 4. Party
4/6 The Roman sleuth heads to a party thrown by the wealthy and influential Crispus.
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01:30
Miss Marple—The Murder at the Vicarage, Episode 2
2/5 The amateur sleuth probes Colonel Protheroe's killing in the vicar's study.
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02:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 6, Episode 1
1/8 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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02:45
All the World's a Globe—1. The Creation
1/8 The National Theatre of Brent tells the chaotic and noisy story of life on Earth.
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03:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—Walls and Bars
7/8 With the verdict announced, Samuel Pickwick is determined not to pay a penny in damages.
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04:00
John Mortimer - Not So Tiny Tim: God Bless Us Everyone
Sir Timothy Cratchit's selfish Christmas in Africa is rudely interrupted.
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04:15
NF Simpson - Cue! Eric Sykes: A Resounding Tinkle
By Eric Sykes' favourite writer, a slice of not-so-everyday suburbia. Stars Deryck Guyler.
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05:00
Ken Dodd's Christmas Cracker
The King of Comedy hosts half an hour of festive frolics. From December 1987.
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05:30
Second Thoughts—The Fight Before Christmas
Faith's children and Bill's ex-wife threaten her dream of a perfect Christmas.
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Morning
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06:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 5. Surprise
5/6 The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for.
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06:30
Miss Marple—The Murder at the Vicarage, Episode 3
3/5 With more than one confession to murder, who can the amateur sleuth believe?
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07:00
One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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07:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Ottery St Mary
4/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits Ottery St Mary in Devon to discuss Coleridge's childhood.
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08:00
Cue! Eric Sykes: The Goon Show - The Sinking of Westminster Pier
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 7
7/14 Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.
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09:00
Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee
5/6 The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.
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09:30
Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
2/6 Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
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10:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—A Matter of Principle
8/8 Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released?
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10:55
Christmas Diaries—Shepherd
4/5 A shepherd faces his fears on a dark hillside. With Ben Crowe.
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11:00
A Ghost for Christmas—The Woodman's Enigma by Gary Kilworth
1/2 A visit to their Uncle proves to be a haunting experience for young Jill and Colin.
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11:15
MR James—Echoes from the Abbey
Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Cue! Eric Sykes: The Goon Show - The Sinking of Westminster Pier
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 7
7/14 Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.
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13:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 5. Surprise
5/6 The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for.
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13:30
Miss Marple—The Murder at the Vicarage, Episode 3
3/5 With more than one confession to murder, who can the amateur sleuth believe?
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14:00
HE Bates - Love for Lydia—Episode 3
3/10 Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress' spell.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—All My Life Is a Struggle With Dirt
6/30 Women's struggle to clean and care for their families in a household moral mission.
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14:30
Alan Bennett - Untold Stories—Aunty Myra
3/5 The writer recalls his mother's sister, who always shared her military service memories.
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14:45
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Best Sauna Story So Far
3/5 A cosy evening at the lake with food, drink and good company. What can possibly go wrong?
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15:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—A Matter of Principle
8/8 Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released?
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—26/12/2012
The next episode of 'How Dangerous...', plus more from Terry Deary's Vicious Vikings.
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17:00
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Bartholomew, Blackmail and Barefaced Lies
3/6 Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue. PG Wodehouse romp.
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17:30
One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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Evening
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18:00
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—3. Aboard
3/5 Falsely charged with murder, dandy spy Lucifer Box flees New York aboard a mysterious ship
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18:30
Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 2
2/4 Christine Daae has disappeared. Is she with the mysterious Angel of Music?
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19:00
Cue! Eric Sykes: The Goon Show - The Sinking of Westminster Pier
Eric selects a favourite episode he co-wrote with Spike Milligan.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 7
7/14 Making movie news this week, The Lone Hydrangea and The Sound of Monks.
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20:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 5. Surprise
5/6 The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for.
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20:30
Miss Marple—The Murder at the Vicarage, Episode 3
3/5 With more than one confession to murder, who can the amateur sleuth believe?
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20:55
Christmas Diaries—Shepherd
4/5 A shepherd faces his fears on a dark hillside. With Ben Crowe.
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21:00
A Ghost for Christmas—The Woodman's Enigma by Gary Kilworth
1/2 A visit to their Uncle proves to be a haunting experience for young Jill and Colin.
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21:15
MR James—Echoes from the Abbey
Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas.
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22:00
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Ottery St Mary
4/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits Ottery St Mary in Devon to discuss Coleridge's childhood.
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22:30
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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22:45
Jelly Mountain—Episode 3
3/5 A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
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23:00
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music—Series 1, Excess
3/4 The Now Show stalwart investigates trappings of the rock and pop lifestyle.
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23:30
If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 3, Riot Grrrl!
2/4 The three flatmates compete in a writing contest. With Tony Slattery. From 1998.
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Late
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00:00
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—3. Aboard
3/5 Falsely charged with murder, dandy spy Lucifer Box flees New York aboard a mysterious ship
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00:30
Gaston Leroux - The Phantom of the Opera—Episode 2
2/4 Christine Daae has disappeared. Is she with the mysterious Angel of Music?
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01:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 5. Surprise
5/6 The Roman sleuth closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for.
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01:30
Miss Marple—The Murder at the Vicarage, Episode 3
3/5 With more than one confession to murder, who can the amateur sleuth believe?
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02:00
Winston—Series 1, Whacko Jolly Dee
5/6 The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.
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02:30
Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
2/6 Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
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03:00
Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers—A Matter of Principle
8/8 Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released?
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04:00
A Ghost for Christmas—The Woodman's Enigma by Gary Kilworth
1/2 A visit to their Uncle proves to be a haunting experience for young Jill and Colin.
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04:15
MR James—Echoes from the Abbey
Sheila Hodgson provides MR James with a ghostly encounter at Christmas.
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05:00
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Bartholomew, Blackmail and Barefaced Lies
3/6 Bertie Wooster is landed in a pickle over an expensive statue. PG Wodehouse romp.
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05:30
One Foot in the Grave—4. The Beast in the Cage
4/4 Victor suffers a bank holiday traffic nightmare. Adapted from TV with Richard Wilson.
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