Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 7
7/8 The Nation awaits the arrival of Cox and the cannibal raiders. South Seas adventure.
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00:30
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—1. The Manuscript
1/4 Two friends on holiday come across a terrifying tale. First published in 1908.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 2. Nightmares
2/5 The Major's sudden death leaves Miss Marple wondering if it's murder?
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01:30
Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 7
7/8 A historian is recruited to study the diaries. He is convinced at first, but soon wonders.
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01:45
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 17
17/20 Trapped once more, Dick and Freddie discover something new about their sometime adversary.
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02:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 8, Episode 6
6/7 Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
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02:45
Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.
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03:00
George Orwell - Keep the Aspidistra Flying
In 1930's London, would-be poet Gordon Comstock tries not to conform.
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04:00
Afternoon Reading—In Her Element, A Horizontal View
2/3 By Patricia Barrie. The author recalls her bedroom window view as a child confined to bed.
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04:15
Tove Jansson - The Summer Book
Sophia recalls the holidays spent with her grandmother on an island in the Gulf of Finland
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Tommy and Sheila decide to play one last gig... before their comeback tour.
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05:30
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 3. Accosted
3/5 Tensions start to grow on the holiday island as a murder investigation gets underway.
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06:30
Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 8
8/8 Stern holds a press conference, but farce ensues when the diaries are declared fake.
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06:45
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 18
18/20 Dick is finally closing in on his sworn enemy. Will Snowy's fig addiction be useful?
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07:00
North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
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07:30
The Brig Society—Series 1, Railway
6/6 Please note this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
2/20 The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
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09:00
Crowned Hudds—Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals
Poking fun at King Henry VIII, it's Roy Hudd's historical royal romp.
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09:30
Says on the Tin—Face Cream
6/6 Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction, but there's a snag.
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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
Afternoon Reading—In Her Element, No Refund for Clouds
3/3 By Hilary Lloyd. The author recalls life on a smallholding in the Welsh Marches.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Brett Goldstein - Success Story
When Hollywood picked up Ray's low-budget film, he thought he had left England for good.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
2/20 The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
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13:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 3. Accosted
3/5 Tensions start to grow on the holiday island as a murder investigation gets underway.
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13:30
Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 8
8/8 Stern holds a press conference, but farce ensues when the diaries are declared fake.
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13:45
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 18
18/20 Dick is finally closing in on his sworn enemy. Will Snowy's fig addiction be useful?
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14:00
Andrea Levy - Small Island—Episode 8
8/15 Gilbert reveals how Jamaican fighters face racism from Americans and the British.
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14:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Germany - PI Kemal Kayankaya
11/15 German writer Jakob Arjouni's Turkish sleuth, Kemal Kayankaya, reflects a reunited Germany
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14:30
Paul Theroux - Dark Star Safari—Episode 3
3/5 Continuing his African journey, the author ponders turning 60 as he returns to Uganda.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Lynne Truss - Get Her Off the Pitch!, Episode 3
3/5 Watching is one thing, playing is another. Lynne describes her enduring passion for golf.
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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—07/08/2013
Mel Giedroyc learns how to train to become a football referee.
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17:00
No Commitments—Series 12, Misalliances
3/6 Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover.
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17:30
North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
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Evening
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18:00
Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 8
8/8 It looks like decision time for Daphne - can she face leaving Mau? South Seas adventure.
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18:30
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—2. The Siege
2/4 The narrator and his sister face the swine-like creatures' terrifying siege. 1908 novella.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Bolshoi Ballet
2/20 The Lad's hopes of seeing a night of dance at Covent Garden don't quite go to plan.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 6, Episode 12
12/13 Arabian Desert dancers, and the bare truth of Lady Godiva. With John Cleese and Bill Oddie
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20:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 3. Accosted
3/5 Tensions start to grow on the holiday island as a murder investigation gets underway.
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20:30
Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 8
8/8 Stern holds a press conference, but farce ensues when the diaries are declared fake.
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20:45
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 18
18/20 Dick is finally closing in on his sworn enemy. Will Snowy's fig addiction be useful?
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21:00
MacAulay and Co—2013, Episode 3
3/8 Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
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22:00
The Brig Society—Series 1, Railway
6/6 Please note this programme may be running late; change at Tiverton Parkway for The Archers
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22:30
Mr Blue Sky—Series 1, My Valentine
2/4 Harvey is struggling to come up with a Valentine's idea for Jax.
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23:00
The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 4
4/6 Cinema trips, Jane Austen and a new posh British blockbuster.
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23:30
Masala FM—Episode 4
4/6 The station is only attracting Z-list Asian celebrities, but then a top 'royal' phones in.
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Late
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00:00
Terry Pratchett—Nation, Episode 8
8/8 It looks like decision time for Daphne - can she face leaving Mau? South Seas adventure.
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00:30
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson—2. The Siege
2/4 The narrator and his sister face the swine-like creatures' terrifying siege. 1908 novella.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple - A Caribbean Mystery, 3. Accosted
3/5 Tensions start to grow on the holiday island as a murder investigation gets underway.
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01:30
Robert Harris - Selling Hitler—Episode 8
8/8 Stern holds a press conference, but farce ensues when the diaries are declared fake.
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01:45
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 18
18/20 Dick is finally closing in on his sworn enemy. Will Snowy's fig addiction be useful?
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02:00
Crowned Hudds—Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals
Poking fun at King Henry VIII, it's Roy Hudd's historical royal romp.
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02:30
Says on the Tin—Face Cream
6/6 Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction, but there's a snag.
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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
Afternoon Reading—In Her Element, No Refund for Clouds
3/3 By Hilary Lloyd. The author recalls life on a smallholding in the Welsh Marches.
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04:15
Drama on 4—Brett Goldstein - Success Story
When Hollywood picked up Ray's low-budget film, he thought he had left England for good.
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05:00
No Commitments—Series 12, Misalliances
3/6 Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover.
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05:30
North East of Eden—Invaders and Outsiders
1/6 Marcia quits sophisticated London for a doctor's surgery on a remote Northumbrian island.
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