Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—Earl's Court
2/6 To learn who killed Door's family, Richard visits a venerable resident of London Below.
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00:30
A Good Read—Colin Dexter & Russell James
Louise Doughty, Colin Dexter and Russell James discuss books by Martha Gelhorn, AE Housman
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01:00
Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—1. Deaths
1/6 The kindly detective probes dark deeds in the world of small-time animal charities.
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01:30
The Spirit of Grunge
Miranda Sawyer examines how the grunge movement influenced a generation of British youth.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard
6/10 Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he?
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name
Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants.
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02:30
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—1. New York, New York
1/15 Anne heads off to the dazzling lights of post-war New York in search of a career.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 1
1/5 Annie Proulx sets out to build her dream house in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook.
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03:00
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Drowned Church
1/4 Humanity's ageless champion returns to stop a sinister church congregation under the sea.
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03:45
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Lost Hotel
2/4 The mystical, timeless man finds himself an unwilling guest at a sinister hotel.
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04:30
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, The Lady in the Lake
3/4 The ageless wanderer is drawn to a magical fiddle player, and finds a tragic love triangle
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05:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 2, Hope Springs
4/4 The roaming immortal reunites with daughter Doris, but learns an old foe is on his trail.
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Morning
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06:00
Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—2. Sabotage
2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer Hive is invited to make a speech.
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06:30
Nightingale of the Nile
Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
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07:00
A Short Gentleman—Episode 3
3/4 When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman.
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07:30
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia
2/6 Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 16, Episode 7
7/8 A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, Romance in the Glen
3/4 Falling head over heels for a society beauty, Hamish finds a rival in the laird.
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10:00
Classic Serial—The A-Z of Dr Johnson - Boswell's Life of Johnson, Episode 2
2/2 Boswell relies on Johnson more and more. Hester Thrale becomes Johnson's devoted friend.
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11:00
Carla Lane - Lena
A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
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11:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Crowsfall Wood
1/4 An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
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13:00
Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—2. Sabotage
2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer Hive is invited to make a speech.
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13:30
Nightingale of the Nile
Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
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14:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
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14:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
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14:30
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
2/15 One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 2
2/5 Annie Proulx hires an architect for her new Wyoming home, and tree planting begins.
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15:00
Classic Serial—The A-Z of Dr Johnson - Boswell's Life of Johnson, Episode 2
2/2 Boswell relies on Johnson more and more. Hester Thrale becomes Johnson's devoted friend.
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16:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The panel show hosted by Angus Deayton and devised by the panellists.
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16:30
Flying the Flag—Series 2, A Taste of Democracy
7/8 British week in the People's Republic showcases a double-decker bus and clog dancing.
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17:00
A Short Gentleman—Episode 3
3/4 When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman.
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17:30
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia
2/6 Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.
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Evening
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18:00
Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Angel Islington
3/6 Richard and Door travel to the British Museum to locate the citadel of the legendary Angel
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18:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
2/6 Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 2
2/16 Kenneth Horne in a roaring 1920s film spoof, and Rambling Syd Rumpo sings of a nadger.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
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20:00
Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—2. Sabotage
2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer Hive is invited to make a speech.
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20:30
Nightingale of the Nile
Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
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21:00
Carla Lane - Lena
A new friendship makes 60-something Lena wonder if there is more to life than housework.
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21:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Crowsfall Wood
1/4 An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit.
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22:00
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, 2. East End Mafia
2/6 Linda gets a neighbour's Jack the Ripper letters valued, and falls foul of the mafia.
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22:30
Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Nationalism
4/4 Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—23/02/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth is joined again by Tim FitzHigham.
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23:00
Revolting People—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans.
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23:30
Brian and Robin's Infinite Inbox
Brian Cox and Robin Ince sift through The Infinite Monkey Cage inbox.
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Late
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00:00
Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Angel Islington
3/6 Richard and Door travel to the British Museum to locate the citadel of the legendary Angel
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00:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
2/6 Geoffrey Wheeler's affectionate look at one of Scotland's last variety venues.
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01:00
Inspector Purbright - Charity Ends at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—2. Sabotage
2/6 As the sabotage and murder trail continues, Mortimer Hive is invited to make a speech.
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01:30
Nightingale of the Nile
Justin Adams explores the life of 20th-century Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
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02:30
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls—2. Meeting Lyon
2/15 One of New York's richest men has proposed marriage to Anne.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 2
2/5 Annie Proulx hires an architect for her new Wyoming home, and tree planting begins.
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03:00
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Crowsfall Wood
1/4 An old friend of Pilgrim's is possessed by a deadly forest spirit.
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03:45
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Sookey Hill
2/4 Pilgrim investigates a story about a man being turned into a hare.
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04:30
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Aisley Bridge
3/4 Pilgrim is drawn into the world of the Lanes, and the immortal children who live there.
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05:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Lindie Island
4/4 Pilgrim is asked to sacrifice a man he has kept safe for centuries.
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