Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Drama on 4—Paul Evans - Chapel of Skins
A fictional story about a ghostly meeting of ways written and narrated by Paul Evans.
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00:45
Gabriel-Ernest by Saki
When Van Cheele discovers a wild youth in the woods, he is put out.
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01:00
Writing the Century - Omnibus—The Experience of Love
Christopher Green explores the recent history of Britain's gay and lesbian community.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Carlos Acosta
Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta chooses NG La Banda's 'Echale Limon'.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell
The British avant garde poet answers questions in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service's interview series.
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02:45
Could Do Better—Terence Stamp
Robert Booth summons the actor to his study for a quiet word about his school reports.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Portraying Real Lives
Maxine Peake explores the challenges of playing factual characters.
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04:00
Peter Tinniswood—The Village Fete
When Nancy and her family move to the country, everything goes wrong. Can anyone help?
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05:30
Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Making Sex Safe
5/8 How a historically Puritan country was challenged by novels exploring sexual expression.
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Morning
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06:00
Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad (Omnibus)
An email friendship between a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalist and an Iraq-based academic.
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07:15
A Woman's World—The Midwife
3/5 A husband and wife, both midwives, discuss attitudes towards men in their profession.
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Keeping the Flame Alive
6/6 Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
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08:00
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 3, Tale of a Cat
Can the cheeky schoolboy dream up a way to keep an unexpected feline visitor?
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08:30
Doctor in the House—Money Troubles
10/13 With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.
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09:00
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham (Omnibus)
Naturalist Chris Packham reads his recollections of being an unusual young boy.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Katie Derham
Broadcaster Katie Derham chooses 'Bachianas Brasileiras No 5' by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
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10:15
World Book Club—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Half of a Yellow Sun
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about her novel set during the 1960s Biafran War in Nigeria
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11:15
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 2, Dog Mother, Tour Guide, and Milli Vanilli
11/13 Jennifer Hixson introduces tales of relationships, revelations and confronting racism.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Clitheroe Kid—Series 3, Tale of a Cat
Can the cheeky schoolboy dream up a way to keep an unexpected feline visitor?
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12:30
Doctor in the House—Money Troubles
10/13 With their microscopes in at the pawnbroker, the young medics need cash in a hurry.
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13:00
Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad (Omnibus)
An email friendship between a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalist and an Iraq-based academic.
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14:15
A Woman's World—The Midwife
3/5 A husband and wife, both midwives, discuss attitudes towards men in their profession.
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14:30
Lisa Owen - Not Working (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 Claire finds cracks appearing in her flat. Read by Emily Bruni.
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15:45
Mr Ossie's Rolled-Gold Fish And Chip Shop
Desperate to see an Everton match, a boy turns to the local fish fryer for help.
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16:00
Saturday Drama—Penelope Fitzgerald - The Gate of Angels
Penelope Fitzgerald's novel of love, religion and physics, dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Crazy For Love - Layla and the Mad Poet
Daljit Nagra introduces Crazy for Love, one of the greatest Middle East love stories.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Keeping the Flame Alive
6/6 Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
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Evening
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18:00
Saturday Drama—Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
In Alderley Edge, local legend tells of sleeping knights ready to awake to save the world.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 2, Dog Mother, Tour Guide, and Milli Vanilli
11/13 Jennifer Hixson introduces tales of relationships, revelations and confronting racism.
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19:45
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham (Omnibus)
Naturalist Chris Packham reads his recollections of being an unusual young boy.
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20:55
Inheritance Tracks—Katie Derham
Broadcaster Katie Derham chooses 'Bachianas Brasileiras No 5' by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
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21:00
World Book Club—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Half of a Yellow Sun
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about her novel set during the 1960s Biafran War in Nigeria
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Keeping the Flame Alive
6/6 Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
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22:30
Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 The poet laureate of comedy, John Hegley, entertains an audience with his book of verse.
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22:45
No Tomatoes—Retro Rocket
6/6 A harp goes back in time with Paul Copley and Helen Moon.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—15/05/2016
Arthur Smith chats to Andy Zaltzman.
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23:00
The Shuttleworths—John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, Fairies
4/5 Sheffield's premier singer-songwriter investigates Ken's surprising garden pond discovery.
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23:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 The team are horrified that the media have been invited to Malcolm's citizenship ceremony.
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Late
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00:00
Saturday Drama—Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
In Alderley Edge, local legend tells of sleeping knights ready to awake to save the world.
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01:00
Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad (Omnibus)
An email friendship between a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalist and an Iraq-based academic.
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02:15
A Woman's World—The Midwife
3/5 A husband and wife, both midwives, discuss attitudes towards men in their profession.
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02:30
Lisa Owen - Not Working (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 Claire finds cracks appearing in her flat. Read by Emily Bruni.
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03:45
Mr Ossie's Rolled-Gold Fish And Chip Shop
Desperate to see an Everton match, a boy turns to the local fish fryer for help.
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04:00
Saturday Drama—Penelope Fitzgerald - The Gate of Angels
Penelope Fitzgerald's novel of love, religion and physics, dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Crazy For Love - Layla and the Mad Poet
Daljit Nagra introduces Crazy for Love, one of the greatest Middle East love stories.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Keeping the Flame Alive
6/6 Stan is to rent out Ed's flat for the Olympics, despite being nowhere near the stadium.
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