Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 1
1/3 The natural world turns on mankind as a war veteran and his family come under attack.
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00:30
A Good Read—Roger Graef & George Galloway
Roger Graef and George Galloway discuss books by Andrea Ashworth and George Orwell.
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01:00
Detective—Series 1, The Do-It-Yourself Job
6/13 Young newlywed Richard is set to do time and reform. Why risk it with a not guilty plea?
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01:30
Ship of Spies
Tom Mangold joins a spy-themed cruise round the Caribbean, speaking to 2 former CIA chiefs
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Anna Funder - All That I Am, Episode 1
1/10 As Ruth Becker reaches the end of her life, she finds herself remembering more and more.
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02:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, UK - Commander Dalgliesh and Chief Inspector Wexford
6/15 How PD James's Dalgliesh and Ruth Rendell's Wexford have charted changes in UK society.
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02:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—Two Suitors
1/10 Loved by two very different men, Laura Montreville must choose between passion and virtue.
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02:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—1. Childhood
1/5 The troubled childhood of Charles Dickens.
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03:00
Classic Serial—John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath, Episode 1
1/3 The battles of Ma Joad as her family trek west in 1930s America.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 2
2/10 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Shappi Khorsandi
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04:30
In the End—Episode 5
5/6 A fresh death and a singing Prime Minister make George Cragge ponder.
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05:00
Heated Rollers—Episode 1
1/6 The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
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Morning
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06:00
Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
7/13 Could a soiree at a high-class club be the start of an audacious heist? Brook is on it.
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06:30
The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
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07:00
Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Reboot
1/6 Ed Reardon is back, this time in unfamiliar territory as he's become a student at 'Uni'.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats
3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Seal of Office
The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 18, Episode 5
5/8 An extended version of the News Quiz for Radio 4 Extra.
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09:45
Foley and McColl: The Interview—Placebo
5/6 The duo tell Parky about their lean years.
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10:00
Classic Serial—John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath, Episode 2
2/3 Searching for work in California, the Joads learn thousands like them have also migrated.
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11:00
AA Milne - Winnie-the-Pooh—Episode 2
2/5 In which the bear and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail.
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11:15
Drama on 4—John Steinbeck - The Pearl
A tale of the greatest pearl found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats
3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Seal of Office
The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display.
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13:00
Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
7/13 Could a soiree at a high-class club be the start of an audacious heist? Brook is on it.
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13:30
The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Anna Funder - All That I Am, Episode 2
2/10 Ruth remembers when love and the cause of the left became intertwined.
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14:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Sicily - Inspector Rogas
7/15 Leonardo Sciascia created crime stories to depict the power of the Mafia in Sicily.
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14:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Future Lost
2/10 Painter Laura's skills are praised by a London artist, but her father hears bad news.
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14:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
2/5 The early successes of Charles Dickens.
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15:00
Classic Serial—John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath, Episode 2
2/3 Searching for work in California, the Joads learn thousands like them have also migrated.
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16:00
Counterpoint—2006, Heat 6
6/14 Ned Sherrin asks musical questions of Robert Atkins, Jonathan Jacob and Margaret Kember.
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16:30
Chambers—Series 2, Only the Lonely
1/5 John Fuller-Carp uses his masculine charms on a lady judge. Ruth decides to adopt a baby.
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17:00
Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Reboot
1/6 Ed Reardon is back, this time in unfamiliar territory as he's become a student at 'Uni'.
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Evening
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18:00
Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 2
2/3 The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion. Will they be safe?
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18:30
Lives in a Landscape—Series 2, Cruising for a Bruising
Essex boys Richard and Tony share the story of their families and their motors.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, The Wooden Overcoats
3/8 Two coffins lead to a burst of superstition.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Seal of Office
The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display.
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20:00
Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
7/13 Could a soiree at a high-class club be the start of an audacious heist? Brook is on it.
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20:30
The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
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21:00
AA Milne - Winnie-the-Pooh—Episode 2
2/5 In which the bear and Piglet nearly catch a Woozle, and Eeyore loses a tail.
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21:15
Drama on 4—John Steinbeck - The Pearl
A tale of the greatest pearl found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family.
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Reboot
1/6 Ed Reardon is back, this time in unfamiliar territory as he's become a student at 'Uni'.
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22:30
The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Will the museum's first ever Sunday opening run smoothly?
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23:00
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Osminia
3/6 Brian has stories to tell, including his trip to a land where marriage is outlawed.
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23:30
The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Augustus Faversham
4/4 The story of Victorian Britain's most celebrated magician.
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Late
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00:00
Daphne Du Maurier—The Birds, Episode 2
2/3 The Hockens have battened down the hatches against the avian invasion. Will they be safe?
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00:30
Lives in a Landscape—Series 2, Cruising for a Bruising
Essex boys Richard and Tony share the story of their families and their motors.
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01:00
Detective—Series 1, The Birthday Party - part 1/2
7/13 Could a soiree at a high-class club be the start of an audacious heist? Brook is on it.
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01:30
The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World
Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Anna Funder - All That I Am, Episode 2
2/10 Ruth remembers when love and the cause of the left became intertwined.
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02:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Sicily - Inspector Rogas
7/15 Leonardo Sciascia created crime stories to depict the power of the Mafia in Sicily.
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02:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—A Future Lost
2/10 Painter Laura's skills are praised by a London artist, but her father hears bad news.
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02:45
Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin—2. Early Successes
2/5 The early successes of Charles Dickens.
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03:00
Classic Serial—John Steinbeck - The Grapes of Wrath, Episode 2
2/3 Searching for work in California, the Joads learn thousands like them have also migrated.
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04:00
Counterpoint—2006, Heat 6
6/14 Ned Sherrin asks musical questions of Robert Atkins, Jonathan Jacob and Margaret Kember.
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04:30
Chambers—Series 2, Only the Lonely
1/5 John Fuller-Carp uses his masculine charms on a lady judge. Ruth decides to adopt a baby.
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05:00
Bangers and Mash—Episode 5
5/6 Juan Jose's declaration of love has thrown Martina into confusion.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, The Reboot
1/6 Ed Reardon is back, this time in unfamiliar territory as he's become a student at 'Uni'.
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