Schedule
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Early
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 1
1/17 Bill Masen wakes up in hospital to find that the world he knew has changed forever.
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00:30
A Good Read—Jacqueline Wilson & Alice Rawsthorn
Jacqueline and Alice discuss novels by Mrs Gaskell, Edith Wharton and Sylvia Plath.
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01:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, The Third Woman
1/7 Con artist Harry is borrowed by British Intelligence for a dangerous espionage mission.
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01:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Identities
David reflects on seeing 'whitey' - a blackbird with a white feather - in his garden.
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01:30
Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Return
1/10 A tale of thwarted love and ambition set amongst the woodsmen and women of Little Hintock.
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02:15
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Criminal Mind
Martin investigates the criminal mind and how neuroscience is used in court.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 6/8
6/30 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life, while sister Frederica continues acting.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Colin Clark - My Week With Marilyn, Episode 1
1/5 Charming memoir of a young man's brief but luminous friendship with Marilyn Monroe.
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03:00
James Fenimore Cooper - The Spy—1. Trapped
1/2 Henry Wharton creeps into no-man's land to spend an evening with his family.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—05/08/2013
Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
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04:30
Tony's—Series 1, All That Glitters
6/6 The barber decides his corner shop needs a makeover.
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05:00
Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Smuggler Tamsyn Trelawny joins customs men to stop Courageous Kate from marrying her dad.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 3
3/6 Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock join host Nicholas Parsons
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Morning
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06:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
2/7 Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
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06:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
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06:30
Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
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07:00
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
6/6 Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
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07:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
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08:00
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—Nought for Thy Comfort
2/4 Richard the airline purser has a loving and grateful wife. Or does he?
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Health and Deficiency
The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 17, Episode 8
8/9 Jeremy Hardy is amongst Miles' guests for this bumper episode of News Quiz Extra.
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09:45
CrΓ¨me de la Crime—Series 1, 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea
1/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore unravel a case of wartime spying skulduggery.
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10:00
James Fenimore Cooper - The Spy—2. Captured
2/2 Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. If found guilty, he will hang.
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11:00
Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—Emerald City
2/5 A young man comes to understand the allure and the disappointment of New York.
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11:15
The Recall Man—Making Waves
2/4 A confused man claims to have witnessed a murder, so the police turn to Dr Joe Aston.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—Nought for Thy Comfort
2/4 Richard the airline purser has a loving and grateful wife. Or does he?
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Health and Deficiency
The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?
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13:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
2/7 Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
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13:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
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13:30
Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
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14:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited?
2/10 Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love?
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14:15
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
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14:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 7/8
7/30 Marcus and Simmonds' experiments begin to take on a more sinister nature.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Colin Clark - My Week With Marilyn, Episode 2
2/5 Initially suspicious, Marilyn relents when Colin tells her 'I'm on your side, Miss Monroe'
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15:00
James Fenimore Cooper - The Spy—2. Captured
2/2 Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. If found guilty, he will hang.
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16:00
Counterpoint—2005, Heat 7
7/13 Ned Sherrin presents the general knowledge music quiz from London.
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16:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
2/4 Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
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17:00
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
6/6 Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
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17:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
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Evening
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18:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 2
2/17 Bill Masen remembers how the Triffids first came to England, and how they got so prevalent
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18:30
The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas
Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.
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19:00
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—Nought for Thy Comfort
2/4 Richard the airline purser has a loving and grateful wife. Or does he?
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Health and Deficiency
The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?
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20:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
2/7 Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
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20:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
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20:30
Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
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21:00
Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 2
2/10 On the 41st floor of Samson and Underwood's office, Changez feels on top of the world.
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21:15
The Recall Man—Making Waves
2/4 A confused man claims to have witnessed a murder, so the police turn to Dr Joe Aston.
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22:00
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
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22:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled
1/6 Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent.
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23:00
Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 1
1/4 Craig Children and Martin Bain-Jones host the show for young folk.
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23:30
The Remains of Foley and McColl—Cutting Edge
2/4 Sean and Hamish board Boris's Disco Ship to convert offshore ravers into fresh listeners
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Late
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 2
2/17 Bill Masen remembers how the Triffids first came to England, and how they got so prevalent
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00:30
The Tingle Factor—Leslie Thomas
Author of The Virgin Soldiers talks to Robin Ray about music which stirs strong emotions.
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01:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, It's a Knock Out
2/7 Con artist Harry has a perfect swindle planned for a greedy gambler, what could go wrong?
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01:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Rats
David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
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01:30
Billy Liar: Fifty Years On
Blake Morrison goes in search of the world evoked by Keith Waterhouse's novel Billy Liar.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Reunited?
2/10 Giles is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Grace, but will she return his love?
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02:15
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 7/8
7/30 Marcus and Simmonds' experiments begin to take on a more sinister nature.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Colin Clark - My Week With Marilyn, Episode 2
2/5 Initially suspicious, Marilyn relents when Colin tells her 'I'm on your side, Miss Monroe'
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03:00
James Fenimore Cooper - The Spy—2. Captured
2/2 Soldier Henry Wharton must stand trial as a spy. If found guilty, he will hang.
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04:00
Counterpoint—2005, Heat 7
7/13 Ned Sherrin presents the general knowledge music quiz from London.
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04:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Summer
2/4 Keeping cool, finding the perfect swimsuit, summer weddings and eating al fresco.
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05:00
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 2, The End of Timewasting
6/6 Romance at the fair beckons for Chris and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit
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05:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Robert Peston
2/6 Journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston reads from his 1974 teenage diaries.
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