Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Evil Awaits
1/10 A student researching the occult comes under the influence of an ancient book of spells.
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00:15
Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 1
1/10 A gothic horror from Lynne Truss about a grieving widower and a supernatural cat.
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00:30
A Good Read—Quentin Blake and Allan Ahlberg
Louise Doughty, Quentin Blake, Allan Ahlberg on books by Carson McCullers, John Masefield.
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01:00
Kipling in Love—His Wedded Wife
1/8 India, 1885. A new subaltern in a high-caste regiment is the butt of a captain's jokes.
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01:30
Opening Nights: Oliver
Based on the Dickens' story, Lionel Bart's musical starring Ron Moody opened in 1960.
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02:00
Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 1
1/8 Dying composer Salieri is fiercely jealous of his young rival.
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02:15
The History of the Future—The Oracle of Delphi
1/10 Juliet Gardiner on the Oracle of Delphi where Ancient Greeks heard their future predicted.
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02:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—11. The Inheritance
11/20 Miss Crawley attempts to decide who will inherit her money.
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02:45
Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—Episode 1
1/5 The much-missed broadcaster, writer and musician shares the tale of his stolen pram.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—End of the Road: Glenn Ford
Danger awaits car salesman Speed Evans as Sylvia arrives in his showroom.
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03:25
Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Wartime Writing
3/7 Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
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03:30
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 1. Departure
1/5 Hercule Poirot's train departs, but one passenger aboard will never finish the journey.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—11/07/2011
With guests Sian Phillips, James Richardson, Edward Stourton and Rebecca Front.
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04:30
King Street Junior—Series 5, Choices
4/7 Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law.
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05:00
The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 There's a Star Trek shock on the sketch show for people growing older disgracefully.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 4
4/6 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
Kipling in Love—Lispeth
2/8 India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
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06:30
James Last - Non Stop Party People
Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
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07:00
HR—Series 3, Gambled
6/6 Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
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07:30
Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 14
14/20 Trouble at sea for Kenneth Horne, and Julian and Sandy go trolling on a bona fox hunt.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Re-recording from April 1980.
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Christmas Special
Politicians, media pundits and celebrities are given a Christmas roasting.
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09:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
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10:00
Mystery Theater—Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau
An old friend of 1920s jazz cornet player Pete Kelly is suspected of murdering a mobster.
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10:25
Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Keeping Notes
4/7 Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
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10:30
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
2/5 A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
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11:00
Midsummer Night in the Workhouse—For Rain It Hath a Friendly Sound
2/3 A phone call leads Kate to reflect on her marriage and her experience of love.
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11:15
Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
1/3 The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 14
14/20 Trouble at sea for Kenneth Horne, and Julian and Sandy go trolling on a bona fox hunt.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Re-recording from April 1980.
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13:00
Kipling in Love—Lispeth
2/8 India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
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13:30
James Last - Non Stop Party People
Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
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14:00
Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 2
2/8 Salieri's jealousy of his rival ignites a plot for revenge.
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14:15
The History of the Future—The Druids
2/10 How the Druids' mysterious divining ceremonies foretold the future.
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14:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—12. Plans
12/20 Becky has plans to deal with an uncertain financial future.
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14:45
Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—Episode 2
2/5 Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves. The writer recalls his childhood.
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15:00
Mystery Theater—Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau
An old friend of 1920s jazz cornet player Pete Kelly is suspected of murdering a mobster.
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15:25
Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Keeping Notes
4/7 Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
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15:30
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
2/5 A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
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16:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
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16:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
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17:00
HR—Series 3, Gambled
6/6 Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
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17:30
Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
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Evening
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18:00
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
2/10 Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
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18:15
Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 2
2/10 Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy.
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18:30
The Mysterious Dame Agatha
Cliff Michelmore presents an 85th birthday tribute to the Queen of whodunits. From 1975.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 3, Episode 14
14/20 Trouble at sea for Kenneth Horne, and Julian and Sandy go trolling on a bona fox hunt.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Christmas Spirit
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Re-recording from April 1980.
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20:00
Kipling in Love—Lispeth
2/8 India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
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20:30
James Last - Non Stop Party People
Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
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21:00
Midsummer Night in the Workhouse—For Rain It Hath a Friendly Sound
2/3 A phone call leads Kate to reflect on her marriage and her experience of love.
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21:15
Sirens of Fleet Street—Free-Minded Albion's Daughter
1/3 The life of Victorian journalist pioneer, feminist and campaigner, Bessie Rayner Parkes.
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22:00
Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
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22:30
The Ape That Got Lucky—Man or Monkey
4/4 Chris Addison explores human evolution.
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23:00
Twenty Players—Series 2, Sister Agnes Brown
4/6 Cliff Morgan tells the story of one of rugby's great coaches, Sister Agnes Brown.
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23:15
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End—The Hatching
4/5 Surreal saga of a dynasty delicately balanced on the edge of sanity.
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23:30
Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Utiliton
4/5 The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone'.
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Late
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00:00
Jonathan Aycliffe - The Matrix—Repercussions
2/10 Trying to rid himself of an ancient book, Andrew MacLeod becomes drawn to a sinister group
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00:15
Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 2
2/10 Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy.
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00:30
The Mysterious Dame Agatha
Cliff Michelmore presents an 85th birthday tribute to the Queen of whodunits. From 1975.
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01:00
Kipling in Love—Lispeth
2/8 India, 1886: Her train delayed, an English woman befriends an old Indian woman.
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01:30
James Last - Non Stop Party People
Paul Gambaccini investigates the success of German bandleader James Last.
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02:00
Sir Peter Shaffer - Amadeus—Episode 2
2/8 Salieri's jealousy of his rival ignites a plot for revenge.
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02:15
The History of the Future—The Druids
2/10 How the Druids' mysterious divining ceremonies foretold the future.
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02:30
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray—12. Plans
12/20 Becky has plans to deal with an uncertain financial future.
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02:45
Someone Like Me by Miles Kington—Episode 2
2/5 Aunt Flo and Uncle Walter's fascination with fig leaves. The writer recalls his childhood.
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03:00
Mystery Theater—Pete Kelly's Blues: Gus Trudeau
An old friend of 1920s jazz cornet player Pete Kelly is suspected of murdering a mobster.
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03:25
Agatha Christie - Speaking Her Own Words—Keeping Notes
4/7 Excerpts from the Queen of the Crime's personal tapes dictating her autobiography.
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03:30
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 2. Trapped
2/5 A passenger lies murdered, but luckily the Belgian sleuth is aboard the snowbound train.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Simon Mayo's guests are Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Roy Walker.
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04:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Development Capital
3/4 Accidental billionaire Julius Hutch tries to invoke ancient laws in defence of his land.
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05:00
HR—Series 3, Gambled
6/6 Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
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05:30
Don't Make Me Laugh—Christmas Special 2015
Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
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