Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Fear on 4—Series 1, A Day at the Dentist
Why is a dentist set on a dreadful revenge against an unsuspecting patient?
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00:30
Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—2. The Deal
2/2 The ghoulish Vanderhausen seals his deal with Rose's uncle and takes her away.
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01:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show—Series 7, Christmas Compilation
10/32 Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
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02:00
Roddy Doyle - The Snapper, Omnibus
Sharon has a shocking announcement that is about to rock the Rabbitte household.
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03:15
Whodunnits—Baldi - Series 3, Tempus Fugit
1/6 The priestly sleuth finds that time waits for no one as he investigates a murder.
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04:00
Caryl Churchill - Top Girls
Marlene celebrates her promotion with a dinner for five remarkable women, all long dead.
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05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
3/6 A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front.
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Morning
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06:00
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, Omnibus
Recipes and Christmas survival tips from the worst of pen friends Vera and Irene.
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07:15
Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
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07:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Alf Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare
1/6 After Gerry takes a tumble, Arthur steps in to run the cafe. Is he a culinary natural?
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08:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
2/13 The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
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08:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
4/20 The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
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09:00
Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Letting Your Hair Down
5/5 When her parents separate, Kate is sent to stay with her strict Aunt Austeria.
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09:30
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 2
4/6 Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his weapon has been stolen too.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Richard Briers
From Verdi to Mozart, the Good Life star offers his second castaway selection.
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10:45
Charles Dickens—The Signalman
The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
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11:00
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
1/6 The comedian and actor looks back on his showbusiness career, on stage, TV and radio.
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11:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, Omnibus
Recipes and Christmas survival tips from the worst of pen friends Vera and Irene.
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13:15
Could Do Better—Stephen Fry
Robert Booth summons writer and comic actor Stephen Fry to his study for a quiet word.
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13:30
JM Barrie - The Little White Bird
A young boy becomes the 'son' a retired bachelor never had.
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15:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
2/13 The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
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15:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
4/20 The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
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16:00
Mel's Mix: The Best of The 4 O'Clock Show—22/12/2013
Mel Giedroyc meets the farmer who turned his cow's mooing into a best-selling ringtone.
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17:00
Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Letting Your Hair Down
5/5 When her parents separate, Kate is sent to stay with her strict Aunt Austeria.
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17:30
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 2
4/6 Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his weapon has been stolen too.
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Evening
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18:00
The Laxian Key—Episode 2
2/4 London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
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18:30
A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
2/4 Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
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19:00
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
1/6 The comedian and actor looks back on his showbusiness career, on stage, TV and radio.
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19:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
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20:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
2/13 The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
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20:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 8, The Kid Makes History
4/20 The schoolboy is in trouble for not doing his homework, so Alfie is forced to help.
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21:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Richard Briers
From Verdi to Mozart, the Good Life star offers his second castaway selection.
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21:45
Charles Dickens—The Signalman
The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
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22:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Alf Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare
1/6 After Gerry takes a tumble, Arthur steps in to run the cafe. Is he a culinary natural?
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22:30
The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap
3/6 Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.
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23:00
King Cutler—King Cutler II
2/6 Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
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23:30
The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Can Walter find a suitably diplomatic staff member to curate an exhibition in Europe?
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Late
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00:00
The Laxian Key—Episode 2
2/4 London is melting, but planetary decontaminationists Arnold and Gregor get the blame.
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00:30
A Short History of Vampires—2. Hero Dust By Kristine Kathryn Rusch
2/4 Another tale of the undead. A slayer searches for his successor.
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01:00
Desert Island Discs Revisited—The Good Life, Richard Briers
From Verdi to Mozart, the Good Life star offers his second castaway selection.
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01:45
Charles Dickens—The Signalman
The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.
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02:00
That Reminds Me—Series 2, Roy Hudd
1/6 The comedian and actor looks back on his showbusiness career, on stage, TV and radio.
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02:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Jenny Secombe
Harry Secombe's daughter chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with her funny father.
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03:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
2/13 The team poke fun at the Christmas schedules.
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03:30
JM Barrie - The Little White Bird
A young boy becomes the 'son' a retired bachelor never had.
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05:00
Bill Taylor - Likely Stories—Letting Your Hair Down
5/5 When her parents separate, Kate is sent to stay with her strict Aunt Austeria.
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05:30
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin—Series 2, The Calculus Affair, part 2
4/6 Not only is Professor Calculus still missing, but his weapon has been stolen too.
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