Schedule
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Early
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00:00
A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
3/4 The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.
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00:30
Off the Page—Are We Alone?
Victoria Coren on the paranormal with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Christopher French.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
3/5 With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he did not murder his uncle.
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01:30
Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
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02:00
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Best Sauna Story So Far
3/5 A cosy evening at the lake with food, drink and good company. What can possibly go wrong?
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02:15
A Cause for Caroling—8. The Birth of Nine Lessons with Carols
Jeremy Summerly traces the familiar, traditional carol service back to Truro in 1918.
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02:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—8. Honeymoon
8/20 George and Amelia honeymoon in Brighton, where Becky and Rawdon are after his aunt's cash.
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02:45
And June Whitfield—Episode 3
3/5 June Whitfield recounts her encounters with Kenneth Williams and Peter Sellers.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—Let George Do It: There Ain't No Justice
A corpse sets detective-for-hire George Valentine on a search for a missing embezzler.
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03:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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04:00
Counterpoint—1999, Heat 9
9/13 Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with contestants from Oxford, Essex and Carmarthenshire.
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04:30
The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, Royal Wedding Blues
6/6 Countess Rosalie no longer loves Prince Ludovico. Can Princess Plethora save the day?
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05:00
Lenin of the Rovers—Series 2, The Final Solution
4/4 Will Ricky's million-pound sponsorship deal wreck Felchester's hopes of a Wembley victory?
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05:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, How to Make a Killing
5/6 A neighbourly good deed lands Tom in trouble.
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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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06:30
The Night The Animals Talked
Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
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07:30
Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
3/4 Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
6/8 Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
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08:30
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Christmas Special, The Cousin
The author and his wife Diana must prepare for a last minute Christmas visitor.
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09:00
Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
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09:30
No Commitments—Series 7, Supporting Parts
1/6 Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job.
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10:00
Mystery Theater—Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Copper Beeches
A strange request sends a frightened young woman to seek advice from Sherlock Holmes.
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10:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
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11:00
Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—Three Hours Between Planes
4/4 Donald reunites with his childhood love Nancy and old emotions stir.
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11:15
Nikolai Gogol - Christmas Eve
A night of 'mischief and mayhem' is unleashed on a Ukrainian village.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
6/8 Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
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12:30
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Christmas Special, The Cousin
The author and his wife Diana must prepare for a last minute Christmas visitor.
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13:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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13:30
The Night The Animals Talked
Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
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14:00
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Town Tree
4/5 Will the town's first communal Christmas tree be greeted with peace and goodwill?
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14:15
A Cause for Caroling—9. Import and Export
How the UK began to embrace carols from all over the world.
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14:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—9. Brussels
9/20 Amelia follows George and the regiment to Brussels, as Becky attracts an army of admirers.
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14:45
And June Whitfield—Episode 4
4/5 The much-loved actress remembers the challenges of working with Tony Hancock.
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15:00
Mystery Theater—Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Copper Beeches
A strange request sends a frightened young woman to seek advice from Sherlock Holmes.
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15:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
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16:00
Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
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16:30
No Commitments—Series 7, Supporting Parts
1/6 Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job.
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17:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
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17:30
Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
3/4 Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
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Evening
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18:00
A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
4/4 Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
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18:30
Great Lives—Frank Sinatra
Broadcaster and DJ Colin Murray chooses Frank Sinatra.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, The Colour Problem
6/8 Albert and Harold argue over buying a TV or a car.
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19:30
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Christmas Special, The Cousin
The author and his wife Diana must prepare for a last minute Christmas visitor.
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20:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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20:30
The Night The Animals Talked
Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
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21:00
Four Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald—Three Hours Between Planes
4/4 Donald reunites with his childhood love Nancy and old emotions stir.
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21:15
Nikolai Gogol - Christmas Eve
A night of 'mischief and mayhem' is unleashed on a Ukrainian village.
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22:00
Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
3/4 Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
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22:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—24/12/2015
On this very special night, Jessica Fostekew chats to Santa!
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22:30
Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Diane, Joe and David must do 30 minutes of community service for crimes against radio.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—24/12/2015
Jessica Fostekew is joined by Mr B, the Gentleman Rhymer for more music and chat.
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23:00
Bleak Expectations—Series 3, A Horrible Life Un-Ruined and Then Re-Ruined a Lot
4/6 In the depths of poverty, Pip finds his true calling and Harry makes a machine from moles.
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23:30
The Museum of Everything—Series 1, School Parties Welcome
3/6 A bunch of marauding school kids cause havoc in the Undersea Adventure display.
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Late
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00:00
A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
4/4 Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
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00:30
Great Lives—Frank Sinatra
Broadcaster and DJ Colin Murray chooses Frank Sinatra.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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01:30
The Night The Animals Talked
Ian McMillan's magical exploration of Christmas Eve legends from around the world.
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02:00
Tom Bodett - Christmastime at the End of the Road—The Town Tree
4/5 Will the town's first communal Christmas tree be greeted with peace and goodwill?
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02:15
A Cause for Caroling—9. Import and Export
How the UK began to embrace carols from all over the world.
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02:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—9. Brussels
9/20 Amelia follows George and the regiment to Brussels, as Becky attracts an army of admirers.
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02:45
And June Whitfield—Episode 4
4/5 The much-loved actress remembers the challenges of working with Tony Hancock.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of Copper Beeches
A strange request sends a frightened young woman to seek advice from Sherlock Holmes.
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03:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
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04:00
Booked—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Ian McMillan's irreverent literary game with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Miles Kington.
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04:30
No Commitments—Series 7, Supporting Parts
1/6 Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job.
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 A funeral focuses everyone's mind in Wadenbrook.
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05:30
Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 3
3/4 Back to 2003 for Tina's geopolitical aspirations and role promoting US values overseas.
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