Schedule
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Early
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00:00
A Short History of Vampires—1. Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
1/4 The Count looks out for a curious Englishman. Read by Dan Stevens.
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00:30
A Good Read—Phil Hogan and George Monbiot
Louise Doughty, Phil Hogan and George Monbiot discuss Adam Thorpe and Lisa Appignanesi.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 1. The Message
1/5 A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in this Agatha Christie mystery.
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01:30
The Great Gatsby Letters
F Scott Fitzgerald tells his editor Maxwell Perkins about his hopes for his new novel
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02:00
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—Emmitt's Arrival
1/5 A new city manager arrives, determined to tame the wilderness, as the snow falls.
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02:15
A Cause for Caroling—6. A Second Golden Age
By the mid-19th century, the singing of carols was once again hugely popular.
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02:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—6. Loss
6/20 Becky Sharp gains a husband, but loses the chance of a title. With Stephen Fry.
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02:45
And June Whitfield—Episode 1
1/5 From dance classes to Noel Coward's parties. June Whitfield reads her own life story.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 2
Genial drifter Rocky Fortune finds himself moon-bound for a 'Rocket to the Morgue'.
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03:30
Just William - Live!—Series 3, William Holds the Stage
1/2 William wants to impress Dorinda.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—04/07/2011
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Michael Grade, Simon Munnery, Dr Sandra Scott.
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04:30
King Street Junior—Series 5, Good Times, Bad Times
3/7 Mrs Stone thinks that teachers are all frustrated performers, and she may well be right.
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05:00
The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 3
3/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
2/5 A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
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06:30
Candlelight: The Living Flame
Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
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07:00
HR—Series 3, Robbed
5/6 Sam's latest desperate measure is to try to remortgage the home he shares with Peter.
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07:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Two Broads Broadcasting
6/6 Ginny asks Vera to help her present a programme on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio about modern poetry.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13
13/20 Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada
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08:30
To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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09:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
2/4 After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
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10:00
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 3
Genial drifter Rocky lands in a complex identity scam in 'Steven in a Rest Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ'.
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10:30
Just William - Live!—Series 3, Aunt Arabelle in Charge
2/2 William meets a famous six-year-old.
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11:00
Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—The Smilers
2/4 Sylvester Stockton tries hard to inflict his misery on others.
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11:15
Charles Dickens—The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain
Charles Dickens's last Christmas story is a vivid account of a man tormented by his past.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13
13/20 Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada
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12:30
To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
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13:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
2/5 A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
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13:30
Candlelight: The Living Flame
Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
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14:00
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—Argus and Emmitt
2/5 On a December night, a man and his dog turn up at a log cabin and smell something burning.
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14:15
A Cause for Caroling—7. Folk Carol Survival and Revival
How the gallery tradition, squeezed out of 19th-century church worship, refused to die.
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14:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—7. Ruin
7/20 As Amelia Sedley's family face ruin, George Osborne breaks his engagement.
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14:45
And June Whitfield—Episode 2
2/5 The actress recalls her rise to fame with a radio role in the hit show Take It From Here.
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15:00
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 3
Genial drifter Rocky lands in a complex identity scam in 'Steven in a Rest Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ'.
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15:30
Just William - Live!—Series 3, Aunt Arabelle in Charge
2/2 William meets a famous six-year-old.
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16:00
The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Dr Phil Hammond's debating game with Linda Smith, Stuart Maconie and Steve Punt.
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16:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
2/4 After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
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17:00
HR—Series 3, Robbed
5/6 Sam's latest desperate measure is to try to remortgage the home he shares with Peter.
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17:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Two Broads Broadcasting
6/6 Ginny asks Vera to help her present a programme on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio about modern poetry.
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Evening
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18:00
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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18:30
Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—The Ordinary Man
5/5 Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to everyday people.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 13
13/20 Kenneth Horne blows his own trumpet, plus Julian and Sandy's psychic gift of a second vada
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19:30
To the Manor Born—Plenty More Fish
10/10 With their love lives in a tangle, Audrey falls out with Marjory.
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20:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
2/5 A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
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20:30
Candlelight: The Living Flame
Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
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21:00
Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—The Smilers
2/4 Sylvester Stockton tries hard to inflict his misery on others.
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21:15
Charles Dickens—The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain
Charles Dickens's last Christmas story is a vivid account of a man tormented by his past.
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22:00
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Two Broads Broadcasting
6/6 Ginny asks Vera to help her present a programme on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio about modern poetry.
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22:30
The Ape That Got Lucky—Science and Progress
3/4 Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution.
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23:00
Twenty Players—Series 2, Pigeonmilk Bob
3/6 Gerald Sinstadt tells the story of Eric Sarby and his prize-winning greyhound.
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23:15
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—A Christmas Eating at Rawlinson End
3/5 Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
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23:30
Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Moore and Burmans
3/5 The management consultants propose a radical publicity campaign to an ailing retailer.
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Late
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00:00
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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00:30
Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—The Ordinary Man
5/5 Bollywood film star Shah Rukh Khan pays tribute to everyday people.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
2/5 A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
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01:30
Candlelight: The Living Flame
Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.
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02:00
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—Argus and Emmitt
2/5 On a December night, a man and his dog turn up at a log cabin and smell something burning.
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02:15
A Cause for Caroling—7. Folk Carol Survival and Revival
How the gallery tradition, squeezed out of 19th-century church worship, refused to die.
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02:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—7. Ruin
7/20 As Amelia Sedley's family face ruin, George Osborne breaks his engagement.
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02:45
And June Whitfield—Episode 2
2/5 The actress recalls her rise to fame with a radio role in the hit show Take It From Here.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—Rocky Fortune: Frank Sinatra, part 3
Genial drifter Rocky lands in a complex identity scam in 'Steven in a Rest Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ'.
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03:30
Just William - Live!—Series 3, Aunt Arabelle in Charge
2/2 William meets a famous six-year-old.
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04:00
The Motion Show—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Dr Phil Hammond's debating game with Linda Smith, Stuart Maconie and Steve Punt.
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04:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
2/4 After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
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05:00
HR—Series 3, Robbed
5/6 Sam's latest desperate measure is to try to remortgage the home he shares with Peter.
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05:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Two Broads Broadcasting
6/6 Ginny asks Vera to help her present a programme on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio about modern poetry.
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