Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 4. Return to the Burning Field
4/5 BQ Brown insists on going to the Burning Field at night, with Jackie and the police.
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00:30
Great Lives—Ella Fitzgerald
Ivan Massow nominates the great jazz singer, with expert advice from Cleo Laine.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Age of Retirement
13/13 The Old Bailey hack reconsiders his future, as does a hardened thief.
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01:30
Settling the Score
Tim Blackmore examines the complex relationship between composer and commissioner.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—4. The Violinist
4/10 The cousins' relationships blossom in London, but the war starts to take its toll.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Jyotirao Phule: The Open Well
The life of the lower-caste boy who rose to become a social reformer.
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02:30
The Kiss—The Accident
A father kisses his dead son, killed in an accident, and is shocked by his cold skin.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 4
4/5 The author hears about explorer Sven Hedin and his adventures around Mount Kailas.
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03:00
Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—1. Campaign of Fear
1/2 A terrorist attack kills the bomber, threatening establishment and anarchist circles.
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04:00
The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jill Dupleix, Clement Freud.
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04:30
The Senses—Sight
3/6 A retired MP's ambition to improve the morality of his village has the opposite effect.
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05:00
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Steeple Bumpleigh
2/7 Forced into a meeting at the cottage, Bertie Wooster gets a warning. With Richard Briers.
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05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 6
6/6 John apologises for a delay and wonders what his hobbies are.
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Morning
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06:00
Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
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06:30
The Deighton File
Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
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07:00
Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
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07:30
So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman compete to supply the best 'wrong' answers.
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
7/14 The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
23/27 A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
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09:00
Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 2
2/9 Lionel Kelleway visits the Liverpool Museum, to chair the wildlife quiz.
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09:30
Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
7/8 Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
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10:00
Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—2. London Outrage
2/2 What began as an international terrorist bombing outrage resolves into a domestic tragedy.
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11:00
Deep Country—Episode 2
2/3 The winters are particularly hard, but Neil revels in the isolation and tranquillity.
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11:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
1/4 A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
7/14 The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
23/27 A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
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13:00
Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
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13:30
The Deighton File
Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
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14:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—5. Return to Cornwall
5/10 Helena leaves her lover to help Richard. A gun shot causes a commotion.
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14:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Birsa Munda: Have You Been to Chalkad?
The young, charismatic healer who led his tribal community in revolt against the British.
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14:30
The Kiss—Jacob Lennon
Everyone at school is in love with Jacob Lennon, but what is it like to kiss him?
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14:45
Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 5
5/5 Near the top of Mount Kailas, the pilgrims cluster and cries of exultation are heard.
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15:00
Joseph Conrad - The Secret Agent—2. London Outrage
2/2 What began as an international terrorist bombing outrage resolves into a domestic tragedy.
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16:00
Wildbrain—1997 - Heat 2
2/9 Lionel Kelleway visits the Liverpool Museum, to chair the wildlife quiz.
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16:30
Albert and Me—Series 2, High Society
7/8 Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.
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17:00
Dry Slopes—Series 2, Tick Tock
2/4 Jobless Angus is nearly 30 and gets a visit from the Spirit of Birthdays Yet to Come.
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17:30
So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman compete to supply the best 'wrong' answers.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda
5/5 BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family.
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18:30
Soul Music—Series 5, Clair de lune
An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 6, Fred's Pie Stall
7/14 The Lad sets out to save a Cheam institution threatened by closure.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal
23/27 A meaty mystery for Neddie Seagoon, minus striking musicians.
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20:00
Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
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20:30
The Deighton File
Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
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21:00
Deep Country—Episode 2
2/3 The winters are particularly hard, but Neil revels in the isolation and tranquillity.
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21:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
1/4 A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.
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22:00
So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Richard Osman, Rob Beckett and Susan Calman compete to supply the best 'wrong' answers.
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22:30
Absolute Power—Series 3, Episode 4
4/5 Martin has a sporting challenge, but can Charles save a disgraced minister?
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—19/02/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith is joined by Matt Forde.
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23:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 The pros and cons of being grown up enough to have a guest room.
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23:30
Goodness Gracious Me—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 The Kapoors visit the golf course, and the Delhi students take a train to Southend-on-Sea.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 5. The Agenda
5/5 BQ Brown has good reason to learn more about the strange powers of the Cranford family.
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00:30
Soul Music—Series 5, Clair de lune
An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, inspired by a poem about moonlight.
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01:00
Andrew Sachs - The Revenge
Andrew Sachs' pioneering thriller with sound effects and actors, but no written dialogue.
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01:30
The Deighton File
Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—5. Return to Cornwall
5/10 Helena leaves her lover to help Richard. A gun shot causes a commotion.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Birsa Munda: Have You Been to Chalkad?
The young, charismatic healer who led his tribal community in revolt against the British.
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02:30
The Kiss—Jacob Lennon
Everyone at school is in love with Jacob Lennon, but what is it like to kiss him?
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02:45
Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 5
5/5 Near the top of Mount Kailas, the pilgrims cluster and cries of exultation are heard.
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03:00
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
1/4 A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.
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03:45
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 2. Then Fancies Flee Away
2/4 Mankind's hero is forced to help a young lad who has lain in a coma for seven years.
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04:30
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 3. No Foes Shall Stay His Might
3/4 Aided by a powerful spirit, a hunter is after Pilgrim, who tries to save himself.
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05:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 4. 'Gainst All Disaster
4/4 Mankind's immortal hero must help Joseph of Arimethea - held captive by a malevolent angel
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