Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
2/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 3, Jack Douglas
The comic actor, famed as 'Alf Ippititimus', recalls his TV, stage and Carry On career.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Confession of Guilt
1/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.
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01:30
Composing New York
Tarik O'Regan offers a portrait of New York, siren city for composers from the Old World.
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02:00
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
2/10 As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kabir: Offender and Offendables
Sunil Khilnani profiles Kabir, the 15th-century poet who challenged religious hierarchies.
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02:30
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—7. Some Revelations
7/10 Andrea faces a battle, while Shirley is shocked by her brother's news.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
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03:00
Lee Hall - The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
After meeting Jimmy Spud, Ragie is convinced he is a Hindu god.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.
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04:30
Flying the Flag—Series 2, The Opium of the People
4/8 It may be Glorious Reindeer Day, but light bulbs and tolerance are in short supply.
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05:00
Fat Chance—Better Wed Than Dead
5/5 The slimmers aim to give Kelly a wedding day she will never forget.
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05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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Morning
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06:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
2/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
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06:30
Sidekick
Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
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07:00
The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.
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07:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Series 6, On the Carpet
2/19 The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
12/13 A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
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09:00
The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth.
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09:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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10:00
Lee Hall - The Sorrows of Sandra Saint
Sandra and her brother Scout have radical ideas about how to bring their dad back to life.
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11:00
Mick Jackson - Junior Science—Zero Gravity
Daniel Taylor throws a ball into the air, with unexpected results. By Mick Jackson.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Christopher William Hill - Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares!
An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Series 6, On the Carpet
2/19 The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
12/13 A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
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13:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
2/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
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13:30
Sidekick
Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
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14:00
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 3
3/10 As Natalia questions her grandfather's past, memories of a pledge are conjured up.
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14:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Guru Nanak: The Discipline of Deeds
Sunil Khilnani profiles Guru Nanak, the 15th-century founder of the Sikh religion.
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14:30
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—8. The Campaign
8/10 After finding out Tom is actually her father, Shirley has gone missing.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
3/5 Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
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15:00
Lee Hall - The Sorrows of Sandra Saint
Sandra and her brother Scout have radical ideas about how to bring their dad back to life.
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16:00
The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth.
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16:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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17:00
The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.
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17:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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Evening
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18:00
Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
3/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
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18:30
Off the Page—Blonde Moments
Dominic Arkwright asks how blonde hair evolved.
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Series 6, On the Carpet
2/19 The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
12/13 A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
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20:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
2/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
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20:30
Sidekick
Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
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21:00
Mick Jackson - Junior Science—Zero Gravity
Daniel Taylor throws a ball into the air, with unexpected results. By Mick Jackson.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Christopher William Hill - Hush! Hush! Whisper Who Dares!
An imaginary encounter between a grown-up Christopher Robin and the man who drew him.
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22:00
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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22:30
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?—Dietary Practices
1/6 Sketches, stand-up and song in a comic explanation of our development.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—03/02/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Tonight Iain Lee chats to Adam Hess.
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23:00
Listen Against—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 A week of radio that never happened. With Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.
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23:30
And Now in Colour—Series 1, Marathon
3/6 The sketch show team and their studio audience enter the London Marathon.
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Late
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00:00
Hordes of the Things—3. The Revelation
3/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees one defender of Albion making a startling discovery.
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00:30
Off the Page—Blonde Moments
Dominic Arkwright asks how blonde hair evolved.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Dear Departed
2/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.
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01:30
Sidekick
Culture's sidekicks step out of the hero's shadow to take their bow.
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02:00
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 3
3/10 As Natalia questions her grandfather's past, memories of a pledge are conjured up.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Guru Nanak: The Discipline of Deeds
Sunil Khilnani profiles Guru Nanak, the 15th-century founder of the Sikh religion.
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02:30
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm—8. The Campaign
8/10 After finding out Tom is actually her father, Shirley has gone missing.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 3
3/5 Ian Bostridge examines Schubert's songs Einsamkeit, Die Post and Der greise Kopf.
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03:00
Lee Hall - The Sorrows of Sandra Saint
Sandra and her brother Scout have radical ideas about how to bring their dad back to life.
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04:00
The Motion Show—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Graeme Garden chairs the debating game featuring Steve Punt, Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth.
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04:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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05:00
The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Peter, Nigel and Michael make mistakes and promises.
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05:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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