Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 2, 2. Death Us Do Part by Mike Bartlett
2/5 John hears voices warning him off marriage. Pre-nuptial nerves or something sinister?
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00:30
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 2
2/4 With his heightened intelligence, Leon develops ingenious ways to outwit the CIA.
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01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Episode 1
1/32 The American funny man welcomes singers Joe Ely and Sara Watkins to Minnesota.
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02:00
Margaret Forster - British New Wave: Georgy Girl Omnibus
Georgy is sparky, funny and financially independent, but desperate to fall in love.
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03:15
The Charm Factory—Series 1, Broken Wings
3/4 Are these the good times for Phyllis Dent, Britain's favourite good-time girl?
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04:00
Saturday Drama—Noel Coward - Private Lives
Divorced couple Amanda and Elyot meet again on their second honeymoons with new spouses.
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05:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Parking Enforcement
1/4 Tom finds himself baffled by the weird world of parking enforcement.
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Morning
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06:00
Christine de Pizan - The Book of the City of Ladies—10/06/2007
Christine de Pizan's tale of building a fortress for women of valour, virtue and wisdom.
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07:15
Clive James - Even As We Speak—A Voice Is Born
2/5 On taking singing lessons - it's all about support and the booby trap in The Flower Song.
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07:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 1, Six-to-Eight Black Men; Just a Quick Email
1/4 The American humorist reads from his extensive collection, including some guilty secrets.
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08:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Meets a Bird
3/13 An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Don't Let Them Needle You
The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine.
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09:00
Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain—Episode 2
2/4 The Bishop takes the children of the Blue Doors Theatre Company to Stratford.
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09:30
Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi—Episode 1
1/2 Kizzy is a diddakoi, a half-gypsy who finds her world turned upside when her gran dies.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Illustrators, Judith Kerr
From Flanagan to Beethoven, illustrator and author Judith Kerr shares her castaway choices
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10:45
Short Stories by Francis Wyndham—Dear Derek
2/3 A bored middle-class lady hopes a young student will bring some excitement into her life.
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11:00
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Pantomime
4/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
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11:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 10
10/10 Matt is in serious danger, and Lilian tries to face down the enemy.
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11:45
Great Inspirations—Baroness Williams
3/5 The Liberal Democrat grandee talks to Anne Perkins about her admiration for Karl Polanyi.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Christine de Pizan - The Book of the City of Ladies—10/06/2007
Christine de Pizan's tale of building a fortress for women of valour, virtue and wisdom.
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13:15
Clive James - Even As We Speak—A Voice Is Born
2/5 On taking singing lessons - it's all about support and the booby trap in The Flower Song.
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13:30
Wally K Daly Trilogy—Burglar's Bargains
1/3 An unconventional gang of crooks plan a daring robbery at a posh London department store.
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15:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Meets a Bird
3/13 An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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15:30
The Men from the Ministry—Don't Let Them Needle You
The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine.
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16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—08/09/2013
Mel introduces a visit to Quentin Blake's art studio and a guide to Shakespearean snacks.
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17:00
Pamela Brown - The Swish of the Curtain—Episode 2
2/4 The Bishop takes the children of the Blue Doors Theatre Company to Stratford.
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17:30
Rumer Godden - The Diddakoi—Episode 1
1/2 Kizzy is a diddakoi, a half-gypsy who finds her world turned upside when her gran dies.
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Evening
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18:00
Bradbury 13—A Sound of Thunder
A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results.
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18:30
William Gibson - Burning Chrome—Episode 1
1/2 Two cyberpunks go for the big score by hacking a vicious criminal.
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19:00
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Pantomime
4/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
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19:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 10
10/10 Matt is in serious danger, and Lilian tries to face down the enemy.
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19:45
Great Inspirations—Baroness Williams
3/5 The Liberal Democrat grandee talks to Anne Perkins about her admiration for Karl Polanyi.
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20:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Meets a Bird
3/13 An unwelcome visitor arrives. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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20:30
The Men from the Ministry—Don't Let Them Needle You
The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine.
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21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Illustrators, Judith Kerr
From Flanagan to Beethoven, illustrator and author Judith Kerr shares her castaway choices
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21:45
Short Stories by Francis Wyndham—Dear Derek
2/3 A bored middle-class lady hopes a young student will bring some excitement into her life.
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22:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 1, Six-to-Eight Black Men; Just a Quick Email
1/4 The American humorist reads from his extensive collection, including some guilty secrets.
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22:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, April 21st to 25th
2/4 Damien finds himself reluctantly writing for a supermarket's online magazine.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—08/09/2013
The Comedy Club offers the best laughs around. Ray Peacock speaks to David Nobbs.
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23:00
The Iguanodon—Big Fat Liars
2/3 O'Reilly is spooked when the boat runs aground on a prison island in the Woe-Betides.
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23:30
Hut 33—Series 2, Pigs n Spivs
2/6 The codebreakers run out of rations. Can special new recruit Willis save their bacon?
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Late
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00:00
Bradbury 13—A Sound of Thunder
A safari into the prehistoric past sparks unexpected results.
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00:30
William Gibson - Burning Chrome—Episode 1
1/2 Two cyberpunks go for the big score by hacking a vicious criminal.
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01:00
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 1
1/10 Find out what's happening to Lilian and Matt in a brand new Ambridge Extra.
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01:30
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 2
2/10 Matt is in wealthy company, and has a proposition for Brenda.
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02:00
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 3
3/10 Brenda has decided she's got nothing to lose, and Matt thinks he's onto a winner.
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02:30
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 4
4/10 Things are getting out of control for Matt, while Brenda is in seventh heaven.
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03:00
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 5
5/10 Matt's hopes are shattered, and Brenda begins to wonder.
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03:30
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 6
6/10 Matt is still in St Petersburg, and Lilian is getting worried.
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04:00
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 7
7/10 Matt is doggedly following his lead, while Brenda is discovering the truth.
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04:30
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 8
8/10 Matt makes a date with Tatyana, while Brenda feels sidelined.
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05:00
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 9
9/10 Lilian makes a bad mistake, and Dmitry is trying to prove his love.
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05:30
Ambridge Extra—Series 5 - Omnibus, Episode 10
10/10 Matt is in serious danger, and Lilian tries to face down the enemy.
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