Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3
3/5 Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of.
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00:15
The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 8
8/10 Can architect Stephen Rix and his developer get planning permission for their cathedral?
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00:30
Off the Page—Nanny Wouldn't Like It
Guy Browning, Kathryn Hughes and Anna Raeburn discuss the changing role of the nanny.
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01:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 8
8/20 Dick and Freddie strike lucky when they discover the smugglers' secret stash.
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01:15
Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 8
8/10 Mason tries to get through to Lorna, but what is wrong with Gregory Wicks?
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01:30
Edward the Black Prince—Episode 2
2/2 Peter and Dan Snow investigate the military successes of the 14th-century English hero.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 3
3/10 Publisher Ron Latham wants Mabbut to write the true story of the activist Hamish Melville.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—The Disappearance of Childhood
28/30 Examining how the media and marketing have encroached on the lives of children.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 3
3/10 Frederic and Catherine are reunited in a Milan hospital.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 3
3/5 Samuel Baker and his mistress Florence go in search of Lake Albert.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 3. An Arrival
3/5 Jasper is convinced his nephew Edwin has been murdered by Neville Landless.
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04:00
Dilemma—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Munnery, Fi Glover.
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04:30
Rent—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.
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05:00
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 1, A Fete Worse than Death
2/4 The duo's plan for a model village son et lumiere display goes awry.
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05:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Rebecca Front
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke persuades actor Rebecca Front to try out new experiences.
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Morning
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06:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
9/20 Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
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06:15
Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
9/10 As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
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06:30
Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
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07:00
All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
5/6 The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
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07:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
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08:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Villa
2/6 Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend.
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08:30
Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
2/8 Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
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09:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
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09:30
Pankhiraj—The Wedding
1/4 Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
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10:00
Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
4/5 Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
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11:00
Deborah Moggach - Suspicion—Episode 1
1/2 Velda's new boyfriend is handsome and charming. Why is she increasingly suspicious of him?
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11:15
Drama on 4—Rani Moorthy - Curry Tales
Four cooks share their secrets for making curry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Villa
2/6 Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend.
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12:30
Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
2/8 Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
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13:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
9/20 Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
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13:15
Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
9/10 As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
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13:30
Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 4
4/10 Mabbut sets off for India in search of his elusive subject.
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack
29/30 How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 4
4/10 Frederic has to go back to the war, and Catherine gives him some parting news.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 4
4/5 David Livingstone aims to solve the mystery of the Nile's source once and for all.
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15:00
Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
4/5 Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
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16:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
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16:30
Pankhiraj—The Wedding
1/4 Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
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17:00
All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
5/6 The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
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17:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
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Evening
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18:00
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
4/5 Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
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18:15
The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 9
9/10 With his cathedral vision still in mind, Stephen Rix undertakes a dangerous journey.
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18:30
Great Lives—Billie Holiday
Singer and actress Pauline Black chooses a jazz legend, the singer Billie Holiday.
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19:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 4, The Villa
2/6 Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend.
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19:30
Radio Active—Series 6, The Fit and Fat Show
2/8 Anna Daptor presents her very personal guide to staying fit and healthy.
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20:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
9/20 Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
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20:15
Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
9/10 As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
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20:30
Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
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21:00
Deborah Moggach - Suspicion—Episode 1
1/2 Velda's new boyfriend is handsome and charming. Why is she increasingly suspicious of him?
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21:15
Drama on 4—Rani Moorthy - Curry Tales
Four cooks share their secrets for making curry.
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22:00
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
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22:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—21/07/2016
Thom Tuck talks again to Danish comedian Sofie Hagen.
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22:30
The Music Teacher—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 An interesting offer from Belinda leaves Nigel reeling.
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22:45
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 2, About Difficult Dads
6/6 Nathan's dad celebrates his 50th birthday and is made to feel middle-aged by his son.
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23:00
The Mark Steel Revolution—The Russian Revolution
3/6 The radical comedian re-assesses the historical forces and key players.
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23:30
Polyoaks—Series 2, The Shaky Shaky Hip
5/6 Dr Hugh Thornton is horrified when he needs an operation himself.
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Late
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00:00
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
4/5 Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
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00:15
The First Church of the New Millennium by Bryan Appleyard—Episode 9
9/10 With his cathedral vision still in mind, Stephen Rix undertakes a dangerous journey.
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00:30
Great Lives—Billie Holiday
Singer and actress Pauline Black chooses a jazz legend, the singer Billie Holiday.
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01:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 9
9/20 Dick and Freddie are recovering, but that doesn't stop their dogged pursuit.
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01:15
Edgar Wallace - White Face—Episode 9
9/10 As the law finally catches up with the master criminal, his true identity is revealed.
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01:30
Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick
Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 4
4/10 Mabbut sets off for India in search of his elusive subject.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—Calling a Hit a Smack
29/30 How children have fallen between the family and the state, sometimes with tragic results.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 4
4/10 Frederic has to go back to the war, and Catherine gives him some parting news.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Tim Jeal - Explorers of the Nile, Episode 4
4/5 David Livingstone aims to solve the mystery of the Nile's source once and for all.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 4. A Performance
4/5 Hunting proof that his nephew Edwin was murdered, Jasper finds it in the most tragic way.
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04:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Quirky literary quiz with Dillie Keane, Mark Thomas, Miles Kington and Roger McGough.
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04:30
Pankhiraj—The Wedding
1/4 Three generations of women collide at a family wedding.
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05:00
All the Young Dudes—Series 2, Communication Breakdown
5/6 The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With Jim Sweeney
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05:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Tim has a job interview and an encounter with an anaconda.
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