Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 2
2/2 The Time Lord discovers why his imposter has been shipping arms and unsuspecting people.
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01:00
44 Scotland Street (Omnibus)—Edinburgh for Pretenders (Omnibus)
Trouble for the Pollok family, love for cafΓ© owner Big Lou, and pirates for Domenica.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Don McLean
Singer Don McLean chooses tracks by Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.
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02:15
Sentimental Journey—Germaine Greer
Arthur Smith accompanies the academic, writer and critic on a nostalgic trip to Italy.
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02:45
Could Do Better—Dame Edna Everage
Robert Booth has a quiet word with the international megastar about her school reports.
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03:00
Archive on 4—The Edwards Archive
John Edwards explores the story of the cinema newsreel and the people who filmed history.
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04:00
Terence Rattigan - The Winslow Boy
A theft at an Edwardian naval school sparks reverberations at the House of Commons
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05:30
Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Goodbye Soldiers, Hello Everyone
8/8 How American fiction is being renewed by writers from different backgrounds.
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Morning
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06:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden
1/6 Still living at home in 1950s Yorkshire, Frederica senses something exciting is beginning.
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07:10
Inheritance Tracks—Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby chooses 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash and James Brown's 'Mashed Potatoes'.
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07:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Telephone
1/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
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07:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Arthurish
3/6 Arthur sets off for Spain, and to make life easier, attempts to invent his own language.
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08:00
Ray's a Laugh—From 31/10/1958
Ted is feeling insecure. Maybe body building will increase his self-esteem?
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08:30
Doctor in the House—To Pass or Not to Pass
13/13 It's nerves and pints all round as the St Swithin's medics take their finals.
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09:00
Love From Boy: Roald Dahl's Letters to His Mother (Omnibus)
Letters from Roald Dahl to his mother, Sofie Magdalene.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Olivia Newton-John
The singer chooses 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' by Dionne Warwick and her own song 'Gaia'.
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10:15
World Book Club—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Mohsin Hamid talks about his novel tackling complex issues with sympathy and balance.
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11:15
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Moth GrandSLAMs - Life and Death
1/13 Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about a journey, love and war, being nervous and tragedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Ray's a Laugh—From 31/10/1958
Ted is feeling insecure. Maybe body building will increase his self-esteem?
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12:30
Doctor in the House—To Pass or Not to Pass
13/13 It's nerves and pints all round as the St Swithin's medics take their finals.
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13:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden
1/6 Still living at home in 1950s Yorkshire, Frederica senses something exciting is beginning.
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14:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Telephone
1/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
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14:30
Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 At boarding school Kathy, Tommy and Ruth begin to realise the fate that lies in store.
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15:45
Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham
What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?
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16:00
Bonnie Greer - Marilyn and Ella Backstage at the Mocambo
In 1950s Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe helps Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Oh What a Lively War
Martin Sorrell explores the work of French First World War poet Guillaume Apollinaire.
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17:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Arthurish
3/6 Arthur sets off for Spain, and to make life easier, attempts to invent his own language.
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Evening
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18:00
Tony Bagley - The Machine
A man invents a machine to record the voice, but fears he'll be accused of stealing souls.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Moth GrandSLAMs - Life and Death
1/13 Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about a journey, love and war, being nervous and tragedy.
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19:45
Love From Boy: Roald Dahl's Letters to His Mother (Omnibus)
Letters from Roald Dahl to his mother, Sofie Magdalene.
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20:55
Inheritance Tracks—Olivia Newton-John
The singer chooses 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' by Dionne Warwick and her own song 'Gaia'.
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21:00
World Book Club—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Mohsin Hamid talks about his novel tackling complex issues with sympathy and balance.
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22:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Arthurish
3/6 Arthur sets off for Spain, and to make life easier, attempts to invent his own language.
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22:30
The Masterson Inheritance—Series 2, Last Word to the Mastersons
3/6 Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking time?
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—05/06/2016
Arthur Smith chats again to Deborah Frances-White.
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23:00
Think the Unthinkable—Series 3, The Post Office
2/6 Ryan and the management consultants try to overhaul the Post Office.
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23:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Malcolm loses his registrar mojo when his ex-girlfriend arrives to register her marriage.
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Late
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00:00
Tony Bagley - The Machine
A man invents a machine to record the voice, but fears he'll be accused of stealing souls.
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01:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden
1/6 Still living at home in 1950s Yorkshire, Frederica senses something exciting is beginning.
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02:15
Robb Wilton: I Should Say So—Series 2, The Telephone
1/4 Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
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02:30
Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 At boarding school Kathy, Tommy and Ruth begin to realise the fate that lies in store.
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03:45
Lap of the Gods by Julia Stoneham
What will a couple find when they drop anchor in a quiet cove on a sailing trip?
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04:00
Bonnie Greer - Marilyn and Ella Backstage at the Mocambo
In 1950s Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe helps Ella Fitzgerald challenge racial prejudice.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Oh What a Lively War
Martin Sorrell explores the work of French First World War poet Guillaume Apollinaire.
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05:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 7, Arthurish
3/6 Arthur sets off for Spain, and to make life easier, attempts to invent his own language.
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