Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Scarifyers—The Thirteen Hallows, Episode 1
1/4 Can Professor Dunning and Harry Crow find the link between a chess set and a magic horse?
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00:30
Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 1. Confrontation
1/5 Discworld comes to radio! Captain Sam Vimes confronts his past in a rather direct manner.
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01:00
Tinsel Girl—Series 2 Omnibus
Comedy drama about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Nicky Clarke
Hair stylist Nicky Clarke chose tracks by David Bowie and by John Lennon.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Ann Widdecombe
The former MP opens up about religion, being single and her clash with Michael Howard.
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03:00
Archive on 4—John Arlott: Cricket's Radical Voice
Mark Whitaker investigates the life of the cricket commentator and political campaigner.
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04:00
Oscar Wilde—A Woman of No Importance
At a country house party, Mrs Arbuthnot's long-concealed secret comes back to haunt her.
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05:30
Electric Ride—Episode 1
1/4 Peter Curran sets off on a bold 4,500 mile trans-European journey in an electric car.
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Morning
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06:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
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07:15
A Dark History of British Gardening—Escapism
1/5 Jenny Uglow reflects on our garden weaknesses, including the tendency for escapism.
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07:30
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Taking Overs
1/4 The Geonin alien invaders are challenged to a village cricket match.
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08:00
We're in Business—The Gorilla
When he breaks the major's stuffed gorilla, Dudley, Harry and Miss Boot seek a replacement
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08:30
Meet the Huggetts—What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
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09:00
The Age of Bowie by Paul Morley (Omnibus)
Paul Morley reads his account of David Bowie’s life and legacy.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Pixie Lott
Singer Pixie Lott chooses tracks by Evelyn Champagne King and Labi Siffre.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympians, Sir Bradley Wiggins
From Bowie to Oasis, the Olympic cyclist shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Antidepressants, Anthony Hopkins and Iran
10/13 Rachel Dratch introduces stories about anxiety, acting under pressure and returning home.
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Afternoon
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12:00
We're in Business—The Gorilla
When he breaks the major's stuffed gorilla, Dudley, Harry and Miss Boot seek a replacement
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12:30
Meet the Huggetts—What Unusual Wallpaper
The family are suffering in a summer heatwave.
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13:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
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14:15
A Dark History of British Gardening—Escapism
1/5 Jenny Uglow reflects on our garden weaknesses, including the tendency for escapism.
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14:30
Reading Europe: Italy - The Parrots Omnibus—Italy - The Parrots
In Italy three authors fight for their country's greatest honour.
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15:45
Ruth Rendell Stories—Weeds
1/5 At a charity event, the discovery of a poppy in the garden has horrifying consequences.
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16:00
Saturday Drama—Melissa Murray - Theremin
After bugging the US Embassy, inventor Leon Theremin must avoid both the CIA and the KGB.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Contemporary American Poets - Charles Simic and Louise Gluck
Daljit Nagra introduces Postscript: Contemporary American Poets featuring Gluck and Simic.
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17:30
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Taking Overs
1/4 The Geonin alien invaders are challenged to a village cricket match.
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Evening
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18:00
The Price of Fear—The Specialty of the House
Prince of terror Vincent Price recounts a culinary tale which leaves a bitter taste.
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18:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Second
2/6 Arthur and Ford have escaped Earth's demise only to be cornered by Vogons and their poetry
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Antidepressants, Anthony Hopkins and Iran
10/13 Rachel Dratch introduces stories about anxiety, acting under pressure and returning home.
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20:00
The Age of Bowie by Paul Morley (Omnibus)
Paul Morley reads his account of David Bowie’s life and legacy.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Pixie Lott
Singer Pixie Lott chooses tracks by Evelyn Champagne King and Labi Siffre.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympians, Sir Bradley Wiggins
From Bowie to Oasis, the Olympic cyclist shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
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22:00
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Taking Overs
1/4 The Geonin alien invaders are challenged to a village cricket match.
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22:30
Fabulous—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Faye causes havoc when she decides to gatecrash her boss's wedding.
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22:45
CrΓ¨me de la Crime—Series 1, The Bells and St Clement
3/6 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore review the curious case of a fallen monk.
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23:00
Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Eurotank
1/4 The bumbling management consultants try to salvage the reputation of the MoD.
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23:30
The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
3/6 The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
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Late
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00:00
The Price of Fear—The Specialty of the House
Prince of terror Vincent Price recounts a culinary tale which leaves a bitter taste.
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00:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Second
2/6 Arthur and Ford have escaped Earth's demise only to be cornered by Vogons and their poetry
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01:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
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02:15
A Dark History of British Gardening—Escapism
1/5 Jenny Uglow reflects on our garden weaknesses, including the tendency for escapism.
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02:30
Reading Europe: Italy - The Parrots Omnibus—Italy - The Parrots
In Italy three authors fight for their country's greatest honour.
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03:45
Ruth Rendell Stories—Weeds
1/5 At a charity event, the discovery of a poppy in the garden has horrifying consequences.
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04:00
Saturday Drama—Melissa Murray - Theremin
After bugging the US Embassy, inventor Leon Theremin must avoid both the CIA and the KGB.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Contemporary American Poets - Charles Simic and Louise Gluck
Daljit Nagra introduces Postscript: Contemporary American Poets featuring Gluck and Simic.
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05:30
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Taking Overs
1/4 The Geonin alien invaders are challenged to a village cricket match.
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