Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 3, Uncle William's House by Alison Falconer
4/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a young mum inheriting a haunted cottage.
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00:30
Stories of Ray Bradbury—Golden Apples of the Sun & The One Who Waits
1/5 A rocket ship's mission to the sun followed by a tale of a somewhat scary game in the dark
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01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 6, Episode 17
17/28 From Tennessee, the American funny man welcomes guitarist Steve Wariner.
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02:00
Writing the Century - Omnibus—The Journal of a Joskin, Part 1
Exploring the 20th century through real people, like Yorkshire farm labourer Fred Kitchen.
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03:15
Baldi—Series 1, 1. The Prodigal Son
1/6 Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop.
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04:00
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes—2. The Challenge
2/2 In this 1615 classic, intrepid Don Quixote is challenged by the Knight of the Mirrors.
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05:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, Charlie Baker
3/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of love, with help from comedian Charlie Baker.
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Morning
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06:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/4 A cotton weaver's daughter is wooed and her Aunt goes missing. Stars Emma Rydal.
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07:15
Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 2
2/5 Recalling a wartime outing to Margate. Read by Patrick Stewart.
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07:30
Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Antiques Expert
2/4 Can the surreal comedian prove that his fiancΓ© shares the Russian royal bloodline?
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08:00
Doctor at Large—In General Practice
8/13 Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
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09:00
Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 1
1/2 The Walker children set sail and encounter the Amazons in this classic Lakeland tale.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Beryl Grey
Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From March 2002.
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10:45
Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 4
4/5 Peter White tackles sporting events and the game of love.
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11:00
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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11:30
Double Trouble—The Two Ronnies
Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Mary Barton (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/4 A cotton weaver's daughter is wooed and her Aunt goes missing. Stars Emma Rydal.
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13:15
Postscripts: JB Priestley—Episode 2
2/5 Recalling a wartime outing to Margate. Read by Patrick Stewart.
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13:30
Noel Coward—The Vortex
Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
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15:00
Doctor at Large—In General Practice
8/13 Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
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15:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
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16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—17/03/2013
From training dogs for Hollywood to bongo playing, via Broadway! With Mel Giedroyc.
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16:30
Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 1
1/2 The Walker children set sail and encounter the Amazons in this classic Lakeland tale.
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17:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
6/6 Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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Evening
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18:00
Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—London Below
1/6 An act of kindness catapults Richard from his ordinary life into a subterranean world.
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19:00
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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19:30
Double Trouble—The Two Ronnies
Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.
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20:00
Doctor at Large—In General Practice
8/13 Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
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20:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
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21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Beryl Grey
Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From March 2002.
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21:45
Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 4
4/5 Peter White tackles sporting events and the game of love.
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22:00
Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Antiques Expert
2/4 Can the surreal comedian prove that his fiancΓ© shares the Russian royal bloodline?
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22:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, The Incomplete Quad, The Squirrel and the Chipmunk
1/6 The award-winning American essayist reads his tale of summer with a quadriplegic friend.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—17/03/2013
The Comedy Club offers the best comedy around. Plus Arthur Smith is joined by Andy Parsons
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23:00
Newsjack—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show which anyone can write for. With Justin Edwards.
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23:30
The Nick Revell Show—Series 2, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless
1/6 The writer and his talking geraniums outstay their welcome at Craig and Shona's place.
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Late
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00:00
Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—London Below
1/6 An act of kindness catapults Richard from his ordinary life into a subterranean world.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Dancers, Dame Beryl Grey
Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From March 2002.
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01:45
Peter White - Blind Man's Beauty—Episode 4
4/5 Peter White tackles sporting events and the game of love.
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02:00
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Film Greats
5/6 Michael Bentine remembers a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
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02:30
Double Trouble—The Two Ronnies
Stuart Maconie profiles one of the most popular comedy partnerships of all time.
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03:00
Doctor at Large—In General Practice
8/13 Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he is forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady
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03:30
Noel Coward—The Vortex
Notorious drama lifting the lid on the lives of the country house set.
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05:00
Arthur Ransome - Swallows and Amazons—Episode 1
1/2 The Walker children set sail and encounter the Amazons in this classic Lakeland tale.
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