Schedule
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Early
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00:00
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch II, 5. Sundeath
5/10 On an abandoned artificial sun, the Challenger crew probes the computer in charge.
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00:30
Sounds Natural—Bill Oddie
The Goodies star tells Derek Jones about his longstanding love of bird watching.
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01:00
Dick Barton - Special Agent: The Cabatolin Diamonds—Episode 15
15/20 Dick succeeds in garnering clues, but when he is rumbled, a friend pays a high price.
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01:15
Albert Campion - Traitor's Purse—Episode 5
5/10 Albert Campion is confronted by the police who suspect him of being an imposter.
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01:30
Bring On the Clowns
Can clowns beat depression in a recession? A look at the world of contemporary clowning.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 10
10/10 Ron Latham tells Mabbut that he has missed the real story of Melville.
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02:15
Sport and the British—The Making of Men
5/30 Clare visits Rugby School to discover why it produced men fit to run the empire.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Ernest Hemingway - A Farewell to Arms, Episode 10
10/10 Tragedy strikes leaving Frederic to ponder the future. Stars Patrick Kennedy.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature, Episode 5
Linda Lear's biography of the author and illustrator examines old age and world war.
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03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—18-22 April 1916
Alliances are broken and made in Ashburton.
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04:00
Whispers—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Gyles Brandreth hosts, with Lucy Moore, Anthony Holden, John O'Farrell and Dan Tetsell.
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04:30
No Commitments—Series 10, The Ring Cycle
6/6 Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily?
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05:00
Winston—Winston in Europe, Coping With Urges
4/6 Rosie fancies a dishy French estate agent, but Nancy reckons she saw him first.
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05:30
Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
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Morning
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06:00
Anton Chekhov - The Seagull
1896: Life for people on the Sorin's country estate in Russia.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Playing Doctors and Nurses
Mark Lawson on the rich history of medical programmes, fact and fiction, on radio and TV.
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09:00
Rodgers & Hammerstein - Carousel
Mandy Patinkin and Deborah Myers star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical.
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11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Jeff Lynne
ELO's Jeff Lynne chooses 'If I Loved You' from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Economist
5/13 Fuming Harold decides the business needs some bite.
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12:30
Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Minds
1/4 Geoff's decision to finally rebel against his domineering dad does not quite go to plan.
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13:00
Highlites - Natural Bounce (Omnibus)
The world's worst hairdressers do fitness. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne and Rosie Cavaliero.
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—John Barrowman
Actor and singer John Barrowman chooses 'After The Lovin'' by Englebert Humperdinck.
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14:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Paul Theroux
The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Playing Doctors and Nurses
Mark Lawson on the rich history of medical programmes, fact and fiction, on radio and TV.
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16:00
Anton Chekhov - The Seagull
1896: Life for people on the Sorin's country estate in Russia.
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Evening
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18:00
Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Edison Cylinders
When Rhona Forrester restores some Victorian recordings, a terrifying reality emerges.
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18:45
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
An American village’s annual lottery draw stirs up emotions.
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19:00
Grace Dent's Guide to Growing Up a Girl
Messy bedrooms, friendship bracelets, brownie guides and a Grease singalong.
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22:00
My Teenage Diary—Series 3, Michael Winner
1/6 Director and restaurant critic Michael Winner tells Rufus Hound about a trip to America.
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22:30
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 The funny man throws open his radio drop-in centre for sketches, chat and big, big fibs.
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23:00
The Mary Whitehouse Experience—Series 4, Episode 3
3/9 The double double acts skewer bonfire night and confront Vidal Sassoon.
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23:30
2525—Episode 3
3/6 From talking billboards to a dieting consumer of planets, another peek into the future.
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Late
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00:00
Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Edison Cylinders
When Rhona Forrester restores some Victorian recordings, a terrifying reality emerges.
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00:45
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
An American village’s annual lottery draw stirs up emotions.
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01:00
Highlites - Natural Bounce (Omnibus)
The world's worst hairdressers do fitness. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne and Rosie Cavaliero.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—John Barrowman
Actor and singer John Barrowman chooses 'After The Lovin'' by Englebert Humperdinck.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Paul Theroux
The controversial novelist and travel writer talks about what spurs him on to write.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Playing Doctors and Nurses
Mark Lawson on the rich history of medical programmes, fact and fiction, on radio and TV.
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04:00
Anton Chekhov - The Seagull
1896: Life for people on the Sorin's country estate in Russia.
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