Schedule
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Early
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00:00
William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Beast From The Air
3/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams.
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00:30
Great Lives—George Bernard Shaw
Dr Phil Hammond chooses the Nobel Prize-winning playwright, George Bernard Shaw.
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01:00
Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—Pear Drops
9/10 PC Lee recalls a case from his Lambeth days involving anarchists, bombs and confectionery.
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01:15
Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 4
4/5 A call from Craven's mother interrupts this case of modern-day slavery.
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01:30
David Hume and the Triumph of Reason
Allan Little profiles the philosopher David Hume, born in 1711.
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02:00
Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 4
4/10 Valentina continues her conspicuous consumption as cracks in the marriage begin to show.
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02:15
Sport and the British—Ireland, Politics on the Pitch
19/30 Clare Balding is at Croke Park in Dublin to discover how Ireland developed its own sports.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 4
4/5 The Widmerpool children run riot in class until Harpole succeeds in teaching them to read.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Christopher Hitchens - Arguably, The Swastika and the Cedar
4/5 A brutal confrontation in Beirut is only one face of a remarkable city.
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03:00
Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—Thrown to the Wolves
2/8 As Hamer starts work, he studies, preaches and keeps fit, preparing to change the world.
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 Mark Watson, Henning Wehn, Roisin Conaty and Alex Horne hide truths in lies.
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04:30
The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
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05:00
The Little World of Don Camillo—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Has the provoked priest gone too far by fighting three men in the pub?
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05:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Birth
3/4 Simon Evans' comedy-economics hybrid - this week about birth.
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Morning
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06:00
Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
10/10 PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
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06:15
Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
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06:30
Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
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07:00
One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
1/6 Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
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07:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
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08:00
Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7
7/13 A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 8, The Treasure in the Tower
5/26 Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.
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09:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Edinburgh
3/6 Three University of Edinburgh students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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09:30
Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
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10:00
Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
3/8 Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
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11:00
Made in Bristol—Series 2, Hood
3/3 Walking through the dark city late at night, a man hears footsteps and sees a figure.
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11:15
John Graham - Resting
Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7
7/13 A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 8, The Treasure in the Tower
5/26 Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.
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13:00
Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
10/10 PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
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13:15
Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
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13:30
Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
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14:00
Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 5
5/10 Father and his wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan.
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14:15
Sport and the British—Ireland, North of the Border
20/30 Clare is in Belfast to explore the impact that the Troubles had on sport in the region.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 5
5/5 Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Christopher Hitchens - Arguably, Flaws of Gravity
5/5 Peter Ackroyd's biography of Isaac Newton sparks Hitchens' nostalgic rumination on science
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15:00
Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
3/8 Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
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16:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Edinburgh
3/6 Three University of Edinburgh students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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16:30
Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
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17:00
One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
1/6 Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
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17:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
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Evening
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18:00
William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Gift For Darkness
4/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams.
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18:30
Soul Music—Series 9, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
2/5 An exploration of the personal and professional impact of the concerto written in 1844.
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19:00
Something to Shout About—Series 1, Episode 7
7/13 A team trip to the countryside, to work on a shampoo campaign, doesn't go to plan.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 8, The Treasure in the Tower
5/26 Neddie Seagoon and friends are on the London trail of long-buried valuables.
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20:00
Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
10/10 PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
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20:15
Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
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20:30
Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
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21:00
Made in Bristol—Series 2, Hood
3/3 Walking through the dark city late at night, a man hears footsteps and sees a figure.
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21:15
John Graham - Resting
Murder, theft and romance in a home for elderly actors.
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22:00
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
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22:30
The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2016, Episode 1
1/8 Arthur Smith chats to Al Murray.
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22:35
Absolute Power—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
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23:05
The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2016, Episode 2
2/8 Marvellously musical Kirsty Newton invites us to her birthday party.
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23:10
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 There's a riot going on... topical! Nick tackles a full-on student protest.
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23:40
The Comedy Club at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—2016, Episode 3
3/8 Arthur Smith has tea and cake with Bilal Zafar.
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23:45
Ivor Cutler - A Stuggy Pren—Episode 1
1/5 Poems, songs and relaxation tips including fishy verse and how to jazz up mince.
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Late
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00:00
William Golding - Lord of the Flies—Gift For Darkness
4/4 William Golding's classic story dramatised by Judith Adams.
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00:30
Soul Music—Series 9, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
2/5 An exploration of the personal and professional impact of the concerto written in 1844.
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01:00
Vintage Crime: Edgar Wallace - PC Lee stories—The Silence of PC Hirley
10/10 PC Lee investigates the mystery of the Ladbroke Gardens murder.
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01:15
Craven—Craven: Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 La Thu Huyen is tracked down, but what of the showdown with Macca and Craven's mum?
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01:30
Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound
Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.
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02:00
Marina Lewycka - A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian—Episode 5
5/10 Father and his wife Valentina argue over her visa appeal, but everyone has a cunning plan.
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02:15
Sport and the British—Ireland, North of the Border
20/30 Clare is in Belfast to explore the impact that the Troubles had on sport in the region.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 5
5/5 Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Christopher Hitchens - Arguably, Flaws of Gravity
5/5 Peter Ackroyd's biography of Isaac Newton sparks Hitchens' nostalgic rumination on science
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03:00
Howard Spring - Fame is the Spur—The Fight for St Swithin's
3/8 Hamer's political campaign starts in Bradford with rousing speeches to the crowds.
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04:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Edinburgh
3/6 Three University of Edinburgh students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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04:30
Kathmandu or Bust—Turkish Delight
3/6 The travellers arrive in Turkey, but will they all be able to explore the land of Kismet?
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05:00
One Flat Summer—The Craven Stakes
1/6 Newly redundant Ken is drawn into the tempting world of gambling.
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05:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2016 - Part 1
With Nish Kumar. Featuring Tom Ballard, Sophie Willan, Lazy Susan and Paul Foot.
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