Schedule
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Early
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 1
1/3 A mysterious alien force takes its toll on the women of a rural village.
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00:30
Off the Page—Stripping Off
Dominic Arkwright, Zoe Simon, Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss the naked body.
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01:00
The Tales of Max Carrados—The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage
3/5 The blind amateur sleuth investigates a man's electrifying plot to murder his wife.
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01:30
Stars of the 50s - Alma Cogan
Britain's highest paid female entertainer of her era is profiled by Chris Stuart.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—HonorΓ© de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 3
3/10 Bette finds a fellow conspirator in Madame Marneffe but loses her hold on Wenceslas.
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02:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Utility
3/10 Laurence considers how the post-war government urged the public to embrace 'good design'.
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02:30
The Resistance of Mrs Brown—3. Dilemma
3/5 Mrs Brown faces a dilemma over working for the Resistance. Stars Amanda Root.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 3
3/5 London through the voices of Londoners - plumber, squatter, personal trainer.
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03:00
DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Moonlight
3/4 Rupert proposes, but this decisive action leads to more questions rather than answers.
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04:00
Dilemma—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins with Jason Cook, Cerys Matthews, David Aaronovitch and Sara Pascoe.
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04:30
Up the Garden Path—Series 1, Into the Lion's Den
4/6 With Michael messing her about, Izzy's quest to find love gets even more muddled.
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05:00
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 2, About Some Boys
6/6 Robin is soaking. Derek is excited. Maureen is furious. Whatever next?
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05:30
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 19/10/2016
Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
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Morning
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06:00
The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
4/5 The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
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06:30
New Conversation
Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
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07:00
Any Other Business—Episode 3
3/6 The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
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07:30
It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
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08:00
The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Daft Half Hour
From the Wright Brothers to baked beans, more quick-fire gagging from the mirth-meister.
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08:30
Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In
8/8 The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987.
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09:00
It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 With Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper.
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09:30
Crazy Big Fish—Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
3/6 Despite opposition, the Hull women pull out all the stops to get Rita to the read-through.
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10:00
DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Mountain Snows
4/4 A looming tragedy cements the future of Rupert, Gerald, Ursula and Gudrun.
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11:00
Where Were You...—The Sandy
4/5 A beach bum hears about the shooting at his sister's school - Columbine.
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11:15
David Pownall—Assassins, A Mere Five Thousand Pounds
2/3 How aggrieved timber merchant John Bellingham shot prime minister Spencer Perceval dead.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Daft Half Hour
From the Wright Brothers to baked beans, more quick-fire gagging from the mirth-meister.
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12:30
Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In
8/8 The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987.
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13:00
The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
4/5 The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
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13:30
New Conversation
Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—HonorΓ© de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 4
4/10 As Hulot's debts spiral out of control, Bette forms a new plan to destroy the family.
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14:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—DIY
4/10 How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes.
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14:30
The Resistance of Mrs Brown—4. Visitor
4/5 A copy of Signal magazine brings a visitor to Mrs Brown's home.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 4
4/5 London through the voices of Londoners - a registrar and a bicycle mechanic.
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15:00
DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Mountain Snows
4/4 A looming tragedy cements the future of Rupert, Gerald, Ursula and Gudrun.
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16:00
It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 With Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper.
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16:30
Crazy Big Fish—Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
3/6 Despite opposition, the Hull women pull out all the stops to get Rita to the read-through.
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17:00
Any Other Business—Episode 3
3/6 The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
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17:30
It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
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Evening
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18:00
John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2
2/3 The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.
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18:30
Great Lives—Thora Hird
Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.
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19:00
The Ken Dodd Show—Doddy's Daft Half Hour
From the Wright Brothers to baked beans, more quick-fire gagging from the mirth-meister.
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19:30
Radio Active—Series 7, The Mega Phone-In
8/8 The team dial up the biggest ever phone-in attempted on radio. From October 1987.
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20:00
The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
4/5 The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
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20:30
New Conversation
Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
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21:00
Where Were You...—The Sandy
4/5 A beach bum hears about the shooting at his sister's school - Columbine.
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21:15
David Pownall—Assassins, A Mere Five Thousand Pounds
2/3 How aggrieved timber merchant John Bellingham shot prime minister Spencer Perceval dead.
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22:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
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22:30
Strangers on Trains—Episode 2
2/6 Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs.
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22:45
One—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 The show where no sketch features more than one voice. With Bill Oddie as himself.
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23:00
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show—Series 1, The Leaving Do
3/3 Mami and Deiniol throw a surprise engagement party for Anni and Ben.
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23:30
The Masterson Inheritance—Series 3, The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
1/6 The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.
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Late
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Midwich Cuckoos—Episode 2
2/3 The alien children born in the rural village start to make their presence felt.
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00:30
Great Lives—Thora Hird
Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.
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01:00
The Tales of Max Carrados—The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor
4/5 The blind sleuth investigates a series of thefts from a notoriously impregnable bank.
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01:30
New Conversation
Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—HonorΓ© de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 4
4/10 As Hulot's debts spiral out of control, Bette forms a new plan to destroy the family.
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02:15
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—DIY
4/10 How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes.
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02:30
The Resistance of Mrs Brown—4. Visitor
4/5 A copy of Signal magazine brings a visitor to Mrs Brown's home.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 4
4/5 London through the voices of Londoners - a registrar and a bicycle mechanic.
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03:00
DH Lawrence - Women in Love—Mountain Snows
4/4 A looming tragedy cements the future of Rupert, Gerald, Ursula and Gudrun.
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04:00
It's Your Round—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 With Tom Wrigglesworth, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Robert Popper.
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04:30
Crazy Big Fish—Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves
3/6 Despite opposition, the Hull women pull out all the stops to get Rita to the read-through.
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05:00
Any Other Business—Episode 3
3/6 The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he is scared witless.
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05:30
It's Not What You Know—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Joe Lycett discovers how well a panel of celebrity guests know their nearest and dearest.
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