Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 13. Set Course for Earth
13/13 After blasting off, Jet and his crew try to make sense of their mammoth trip through time.
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00:30
Off the Page—The Snip
Dominic Arkwright discusses vasectomy with Toby Young, Rory Clements and Anna Raeburn.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 3. Peter Galino
3/8 With key witness Mary dead, the suave sleuth worries for Steve's safety. Stars Peter Coke.
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01:30
A Celestial Star in Piccadilly
Anna Chen presents a tribute to Hollywood's first Chinese-American star, Anna May Wong.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 8
8/10 The war takes its toll on the young men, while Grace recovers and is offered a job.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—An Ill Wind
Kathy Willis explores the arboreal benefits that emerged from the great storm of 1987.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 3
3/5 The revelation about Sheila's real father threatens to fracture the family.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 3
3/5 The nine-hour drama 'Illuminatus!' becomes Ken Campbell's first epic production.
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03:00
CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Affair
8/10 Back in Cambridge, a scandal threatens the reputation of Lewis Eliot's old college.
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04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 3
3/7 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Justin Moorhouse, Bridget Christie and Ainsley Harriott.
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04:30
The Party Line—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 MP Duncan goes on a date - with the Opposition. Stars James Fleet.
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05:00
Married—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Branded a wife-beater in his parallel universe, a joke backfires for bachelor Robin.
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05:30
Chain Reaction—Series 11, 3. Ian Hislop interviews Victoria Coren-Mitchell
3/6 Comedian and satirist Ian Hislop talks to writer and presenter Victoria Coren-Mitchell.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
4/8 Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
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06:30
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
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07:00
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
6/7 Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
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07:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
4/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
4/8 Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
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08:30
Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
6/6 The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
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09:00
The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Clement Freud, Charlie Hicks, Jennifer Sharp and Angela Hartnett.
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09:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
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10:00
CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
9/10 Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
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11:00
Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 4
4/5 Ellen Terry's Lady Macbeth is a success, but her relationship with Henry Irving cools off.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Ed Jones - The Janitor
Kevin is struggling to keep his new restaurant afloat in posh Salford Quays.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
4/8 Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
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12:30
Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
6/6 The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
4/8 Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
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13:30
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 9
9/10 Grace has met injured soldier Joe Gilder, and they plan their life together.
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14:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capsules of Life
Kathy Willis uncovers the role seedbanking plays in conserving worldwide plant diversity.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 4
4/5 Les picks up with Elaine where he left off 25 years ago, and gets dumped again.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 4
4/5 During production of 'The Warp', Campbell made arduous demands.
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15:00
CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
9/10 Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
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16:00
The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Clement Freud, Charlie Hicks, Jennifer Sharp and Angela Hartnett.
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16:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
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17:00
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
6/7 Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
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17:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
4/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
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Evening
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18:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—1. Immune
1/9 Earth's last living man takes on hordes of plague-infected vampires.
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18:30
Great Lives—Robin Day
News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy nominates his illustrious predecessor Robin Day.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Upstairs Downstairs, Upstairs Downstairs
4/8 Albert is laid up in bed, and Harold fears spending the rest of his life looking after him
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19:30
Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
6/6 The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
4/8 Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
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20:30
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
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21:00
Michael Holroyd - A Strange Eventful History—Episode 4
4/5 Ellen Terry's Lady Macbeth is a success, but her relationship with Henry Irving cools off.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Ed Jones - The Janitor
Kevin is struggling to keep his new restaurant afloat in posh Salford Quays.
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22:00
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
4/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
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22:30
Newsjack—Series 14, Episode 6
6/6 This week's stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—17/03/2016
Paul Garner chats again to Paul Kaye.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 3, This Thing Called Love
1/6 Satan worries about his image, and the Professor is concerned over his widow's remarriage.
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23:30
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4 Arthur Smith with stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze.
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Late
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00:00
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson—1. Immune
1/9 Earth's last living man takes on hordes of plague-infected vampires.
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00:30
Great Lives—Robin Day
News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy nominates his illustrious predecessor Robin Day.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Gilbert Case, 4. La Mortella
4/8 Following Peter Galino's tip-off, the sleuth and his wife look for clues in a London club.
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01:30
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 9
9/10 Grace has met injured soldier Joe Gilder, and they plan their life together.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Capsules of Life
Kathy Willis uncovers the role seedbanking plays in conserving worldwide plant diversity.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 4
4/5 Les picks up with Elaine where he left off 25 years ago, and gets dumped again.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 4
4/5 During production of 'The Warp', Campbell made arduous demands.
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03:00
CP Snow - Strangers and Brothers—The Corridors of Power
9/10 Post-war politics throws up surprises for Lewis Eliot, as a rising star enlists his help.
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04:00
The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Clement Freud, Charlie Hicks, Jennifer Sharp and Angela Hartnett.
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04:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Wells and June Whitfield.
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05:00
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Fancy Dress
6/7 Bertie Wooster helps his fearsome uncle with a spot of dressing up. With Richard Briers.
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05:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Art with Phill Jupitus
4/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by visiting an art gallery with Phill Jupitus.
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