Schedule
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Early
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 6
6/17 Avoiding the deadly plants and the blinded population, Bill gets to know Josella better.
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00:30
Bookclub—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Remains of the Day
James Naughtie talks to Kazuo Ishiguro about his novel detailing a butler's life.
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01:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, An Old Moorish Custom
6/7 Harry is in Algiers on the trail of treasure lost since 1504 but will love get in the way?
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01:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
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01:30
What Would Jesus Eat?
Food writer Stefan Gates investigates what was on the menu at The Last Supper.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Restlessness
6/10 Newlywed Grace returns to Little Hintock with Doctor Fitzpiers, but not to wedded bliss.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—The Grave and the Cradle
1/30 How the arrival of Christianity and the Norman Conquest affected British children's lives.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 3/7
11/30 Marcus visits his new nephew, while Frederica assesses Cambridge men.
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02:45
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—1. Darlington Hall
1/10 Stevens' lifetime of service as butler in one of England's great stately homes.
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03:00
Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—1. The Midnight Bell
1/3 Bob meets a prostitute. Semi-autobiographical trilogy set in inter-war London.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—12/08/2013
Nigel Rees hosts the quiz with Janie Dee, Richard Ingrams, Vivienne Parry and Robin Ince.
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04:30
King Street Junior—Series 7, Back in the Jug
1/8 The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions.
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05:00
Charles Dickens—Sketches by Boz - Series 1, The Tuggses at Ramsgate
1/5 It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 4
4/6 Paul Merton, Josh Widdicombe, Holly Walsh and Marcus Brigstocke join host Nicholas Parsons
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Morning
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06:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
7/7 Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
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06:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
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06:30
Grand Guignol
The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
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07:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
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07:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
3/6 Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
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08:00
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Clerical Error
3/4 Fresh out of jail, conman Caleb sparks trouble by posing as a vicar.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture
The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 17, Episode 9
9/9 Jeremy Hardy is amongst Miles' guests for this bumper episode of News Quiz Extra.
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09:45
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
4/4 Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.
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10:00
Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure
2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.
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11:00
Book of the Week—Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit, Episode 2
2/5 Children can be scaringly good at lying, but when and how do they learn?
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11:15
Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Clerical Error
3/4 Fresh out of jail, conman Caleb sparks trouble by posing as a vicar.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture
The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade.
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13:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
7/7 Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
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13:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
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13:30
Grand Guignol
The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
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14:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Suspicions
7/10 Grace turns to her former lover Giles, while her husband is devoted elsewhere.
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—The Skill of the Goldsmith
2/30 Michael Morpurgo wonders if medieval people recognised a phase of 'childhood'.
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14:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 4/7
12/30 Stephanie escapes from her nagging mother-in-law.
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14:45
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—2. On the Way to Salisbury
2/10 Inspired by his trip, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler.
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15:00
Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure
2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.
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16:00
Counterpoint—2005, Episode 8
8/13 Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Harry Bancroft, Peter Kiltie and John Taylor.
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16:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Autumn
3/4 What to donate to the harvest festival and interesting things to put on a bonfire.
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17:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
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17:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
3/6 Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
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Evening
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18:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 7
7/17 Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the community plans to survive
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18:30
The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam
David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.
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19:00
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse—The Clerical Error
3/4 Fresh out of jail, conman Caleb sparks trouble by posing as a vicar.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—In the Picture
The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade.
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20:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
7/7 Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
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20:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
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20:30
Grand Guignol
The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
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21:00
Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 7
7/10 Changez's sense of alienation increases.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Jennifer Howarth - A City Full of Swindlers
1799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
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22:00
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
3/6 Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
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22:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous
2/6 Can Pip thwart the plans of evil Mr Gently Benevolent?
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—14/06/2016
Jon Holmes talks to Eleanor Tiernan.
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23:00
Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller—Episode 2
2/4 Hosts Craig and Martin do battle at a music awards ceremony.
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23:30
The Remains of Foley and McColl—Snuff Radio
3/4 Sean Foley and Hamish McColl compete in a European Radio Drama competition.
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Late
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 7
7/17 Bill and Josella join the University group and discover how the community plans to survive
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00:30
The Tingle Factor—David Puttnam
David Puttnam talks with Robin Ray about the sounds which stir his emotions.
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01:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 2, Mexican Hat Trick
7/7 Can con-artist Harry help a falsely accused man, and make a fast buck doing it?
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01:20
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Quetzalcoatlus
Sir David marvels over the Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever to exist.
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01:30
Grand Guignol
The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Suspicions
7/10 Grace turns to her former lover Giles, while her husband is devoted elsewhere.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—The Skill of the Goldsmith
2/30 Michael Morpurgo wonders if medieval people recognised a phase of 'childhood'.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 4/7
12/30 Stephanie escapes from her nagging mother-in-law.
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02:45
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—2. On the Way to Salisbury
2/10 Inspired by his trip, Stevens ponders the qualities of what makes a great butler.
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03:00
Twenty Thousand Streets under the Sky—2. The Siege of Pleasure
2/3 Jenny tells of her fall from grace and Mr Eccles makes plain his feelings for Ella.
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04:00
Counterpoint—2005, Episode 8
8/13 Ned Sherrin hosts the music quiz with Harry Bancroft, Peter Kiltie and John Taylor.
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04:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Autumn
3/4 What to donate to the harvest festival and interesting things to put on a bonfire.
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05:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, Drilling for Hamsters
1/4 A Belfast road's bohemian residents are saved from chaos by cleaning lady Sally.
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05:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Lionel Shriver
3/6 Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.
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