Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Scarifyers—The Thirteen Hallows, Episode 2
2/4 Will the mysterious Mr Merriman help Professor Dunning and Harry Crow solve the mystery?
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00:30
Terry Pratchett—Night Watch, 2. Stuck
2/5 Stuck in the past, Vimes is known as 'Keel', but he's not the only one with a new name.
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01:00
Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene (Omnibus)—Episode 1/2
1/2 Father Quixote befriends an Italian bishop with unexpected consequences.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Frederick Forsyth
Novelist Frederick Forsyth chooses 'Ol' Man River' sung by Paul Robeson.
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02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Hanif Kureishi
The novelist tells Anthony Clare about trying to make sense of his real self.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Great Spy Books: Fact or Fiction?
Peter Hennessy, an expert on state secrecy, asks how close spy novels come to reality.
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04:00
August Strindberg - The Ghost Sonata
Adultery, murder and deceit are laid bare in the house of the living dead.
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05:30
Electric Ride—Episode 2
2/4 Peter Curran drives through Scandinavia, and visits a carbon neutral Danish island.
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Morning
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06:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
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07:15
A Dark History of British Gardening—Snobbery
2/5 Writer Jenny Uglow reflects on how snobbery has always flourished in the garden.
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07:30
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
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08:00
We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
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08:30
Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel.
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09:00
Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin (Omnibus)
Lauren Elkin strolls city streets, thinking about distinguished women who did the same.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Mary Portas
Retail consultant Mary Portas chooses 'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympians, Sir Ben Ainslie
From Carly Simon to Edward Elgar, the Olympic yachtsman shares his castaway choices.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Bulls, Bikes, Bullets, Brother
11/13 Jennifer Hixson introduces stories about danger, cycling, reunion and healing.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
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Afternoon
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12:00
We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
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12:30
Meet the Huggetts—Clean Linen
A mix-up at the launderette causes embarrassment for Joe and Ethel.
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13:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
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14:15
A Dark History of British Gardening—Snobbery
2/5 Writer Jenny Uglow reflects on how snobbery has always flourished in the garden.
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14:30
Reading Europe: Italy - The Parrots Omnibus—Italy - The Parrots
As the authors fight for the literary prize, the beginner has much to lose.
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15:45
Rosebuds by Frederic Raphael
What on earth has become of ‘family man’ Johnny Olive?
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16:00
GB Shaw - Androcles and the Lion
Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Not Waving but Drowning
Daljit Nagra introduces Adventures in Poetry featuring Stevie Smith and her powerful poem.
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17:30
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
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Evening
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18:00
The Price of Fear—The Ninth Removal
Horror legend Vincent Price relates the unnerving tale of a secretary's murderous revenge.
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18:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Third
3/6 A whale meets an unfortunate end as Arthur Dent and company meet the Earth's creators.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Bulls, Bikes, Bullets, Brother
11/13 Jennifer Hixson introduces stories about danger, cycling, reunion and healing.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
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20:00
Flâneuse: Women Who Walk the Cities by Lauren Elkin (Omnibus)
Lauren Elkin strolls city streets, thinking about distinguished women who did the same.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Mary Portas
Retail consultant Mary Portas chooses 'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Olympians, Sir Ben Ainslie
From Carly Simon to Edward Elgar, the Olympic yachtsman shares his castaway choices.
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22:00
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
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22:30
Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Will the Battle of Waterloo divide the equine love of Marengo and Copenhagen?
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22:45
Tina C Goes Down Under: The Aborogynal Monologues—Alice Springs
1/4 The singer looks at Australia's love of country music and indigenous land owners.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio New Comedy Award Winner
Arthur Smith chats to this year's winner of the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio New Comedy Award.
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23:00
Think the Unthinkable—Series 4, Be Happy
2/4 The bumbling management consultants grapple with physical perfection for Phil's gym.
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23:30
The Young Postmen—Everest (The Mountain)
4/6 Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable.
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Late
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00:00
The Price of Fear—The Ninth Removal
Horror legend Vincent Price relates the unnerving tale of a secretary's murderous revenge.
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00:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Third
3/6 A whale meets an unfortunate end as Arthur Dent and company meet the Earth's creators.
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01:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
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02:15
A Dark History of British Gardening—Snobbery
2/5 Writer Jenny Uglow reflects on how snobbery has always flourished in the garden.
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02:30
Reading Europe: Italy - The Parrots Omnibus—Italy - The Parrots
As the authors fight for the literary prize, the beginner has much to lose.
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03:45
Rosebuds by Frederic Raphael
What on earth has become of ‘family man’ Johnny Olive?
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04:00
GB Shaw - Androcles and the Lion
Recorded in 1967, the Irish writer's interpretation of one of Aesop's Fables.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Adventures in Poetry - Not Waving but Drowning
Daljit Nagra introduces Adventures in Poetry featuring Stevie Smith and her powerful poem.
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05:30
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Minimum Volume
2/4 Katrina attempts to sabotage Uljabaan's post-invasion education programme.
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