Schedule
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Early
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 9
9/17 Bill Masen tries to support his blind group, but some problems prove to be insurmountable.
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00:30
Great Lives—Pope John Paul II
Conservative MP Ann Widdicombe nominates the last Pope, John Paul II.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 1, 2. Gentlemen and Players
Bunny Manders is roped into a cricket match, but could detectives be on their trail?
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01:30
Why Go?
Chris Ledgard explores the world of the ancient oriental game of Go.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Sickness
9/10 With Giles lying desperately ill, Grace believes that only one person can save him.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—Mischief and Misrule
4/30 Were medieval children permitted to play? Early football and festivals of misrule.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7
14/30 Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night.
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02:45
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—4. The Conference Approaches
4/10 Stevens remembers an conference at Darlington Hall that tested all his skills as a butler.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 1
1/2 Silas Marner lives a miserly isolated life, with money as his only company.
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04:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Dillie Keane, Mark Radcliffe.
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04:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 4, The Call of the Wild
2/6 Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.
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05:00
Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves—Game, Set and Match to Jeeves
6/6 Bertie is in a mess - can his valet save his bacon? With Paul Eddington.
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05:30
Paul Sinha's History Revision—Series 2, Sex and Sexuality
3/4 Paul Sinha looks at the role lust has played in driving history.
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Morning
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06:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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06:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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07:00
Crowned Hudds—A Comedy of Arrows
King John gets ambushed in Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
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07:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
3/6 What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
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08:00
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
11/13 Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, Shifting Sands
17/21 Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri, which is drifting into peril.
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09:00
We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
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09:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement
4/4 Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.
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10:00
Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
2/2 After a life of exile and a miserly existence, Silas's life changes forever.
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11:00
Book of the Week—Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit, Episode 5
5/5 Is it right to lie if it saves someone? Concluded by Tim McInnerny.
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11:15
Drama on 4—DC Jackson - My Romantic History
Poignant and witty drama about love and memory.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
11/13 Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, Shifting Sands
17/21 Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri, which is drifting into peril.
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13:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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13:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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14:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Desperation
10/10 Reconciliation is on the cards, with the recognition of unspoken devotion.
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—A Thousand Histories and Fables
5/30 The impact of printing and how it raised fears among adults that it corrupted children.
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14:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 7/7
15/30 Daniel becomes disillusioned with home and the church.
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14:45
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—5. A Triumphant Evening
5/10 Stevens' abilities as a butler are tested when his father is taken ill.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
2/2 After a life of exile and a miserly existence, Silas's life changes forever.
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16:00
We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
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16:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement
4/4 Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.
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17:00
Crowned Hudds—A Comedy of Arrows
King John gets ambushed in Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
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17:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
3/6 What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
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Evening
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18:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 10
10/17 With most people blinded, Bill Masen is determined to find Josella. But where to start?
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18:30
Sounds Natural—Peter Cushing
Actor Peter Cushing discusses his love of the British countryside and its birdlife.
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19:00
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Count Down
11/13 Terry helps stressed Bob prepare for his wedding. Adapted from TV with James Bolam.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, Shifting Sands
17/21 Soldier Neddie Seagoon heads off to the fort at Waziri, which is drifting into peril.
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20:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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20:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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21:00
Book at Bedtime—Mohsin Hamid - The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Episode 10
10/10 In Lahore, Changez's new life is revealed. But who is pursuing whom?
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21:15
Drama on 4—DC Jackson - My Romantic History
Poignant and witty drama about love and memory.
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22:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
3/6 What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
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22:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ New Comedy Awards—2016, Heat 1 - London
1/10 Ten new comedians perform in the first heat from Up The Creek in London.
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23:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—17/06/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Steve Bugeja.
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23:30
The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Taking register at stunt school and Tarzan learns the alphabet.
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Late
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—Episode 10
10/17 With most people blinded, Bill Masen is determined to find Josella. But where to start?
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00:30
Sounds Natural—Peter Cushing
Actor Peter Cushing discusses his love of the British countryside and its birdlife.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 1, 3. A Costume Piece
What starts as a low-key stakeout turns into a terrifying scramble for survival.
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01:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Desperation
10/10 Reconciliation is on the cards, with the recognition of unspoken devotion.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—A Thousand Histories and Fables
5/30 The impact of printing and how it raised fears among adults that it corrupted children.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 7/7
15/30 Daniel becomes disillusioned with home and the church.
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02:45
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro—5. A Triumphant Evening
5/10 Stevens' abilities as a butler are tested when his father is taken ill.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
2/2 After a life of exile and a miserly existence, Silas's life changes forever.
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04:00
We've Been Here Before—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Helen Atkinson-Wood, John O'Farrell, Nick Revell and Gyles Brandreth join Clive Anderson.
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04:30
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 1, The Engagement
4/4 Rabbi Sue's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.
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05:00
Crowned Hudds—A Comedy of Arrows
King John gets ambushed in Roy Hudd's historical royal romp, with June Whitfield.
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05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
3/6 What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.
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