Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Drama on 4—Sarah Weatherall - Storm
Sound recordist Andrei finds his work haunted by a mysterious voice.
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00:45
The Shoreline at Sunset by Ray Bradbury
Two beachcombers discover a strange creature.
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01:00
D for Dexter (Omnibus)—Series 3
Skye has to make sure Dexter eats a good breakfast, but there's no milk. Again.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—David Troughton
Actor David Troughton selects 'Nimrod' from Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'.
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02:15
Down Your Way—John Cole in Armagh
The former Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ political editor visits Ireland's ecclesiastical capital.
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03:00
Archive on 4—The Kennedy Book Depository
Mark Lawson explores the literary and cultural responses to JFK's assassination.
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04:00
JCW Brook - Jonas
Four friends become embroiled in a spiritual mystery when they mess with a Ouija board.
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05:30
Lyrical Journey—Series 2, Sunshine on Leith
1/3 How the Proclaimers song 'Sunshine on Leith' became a cherished anthem for a changing city
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Morning
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06:00
The Man Who Knows: Omnibus
Fleet Street, 1968. An actress determines to uncover a gossip columnist's source.
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07:15
A Father for My Son—Episode 1
1/3 Readings based on the autobiography and journals of Kathleen Scott, widow of Captain Scott
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07:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
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08:00
Take It From Here—From 09/04/1958
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye.
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08:30
Charles Chilton - It's a Stereophonic World
Michael Bentine brings us an experiment in sound for 'people with ears six feet apart'.
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09:00
Fear by Sir Ranulph Fiennes (Omnibus)
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes reads from his new book about fear - particularly his own.
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10:10
Inheritance Tracks—Kelly Hoppen
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen chooses Aretha Franklin's 'I Say A Little Prayer'.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Americans, Gillian Anderson
From Radiohead to Schubert. X-Files' Gillian Anderson shares her castaway choices
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, Misconceptions
12/16 Guy Raz explores how people move beyond conventional wisdom.
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11:55
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Take It From Here—From 09/04/1958
King Charles II samples Nell Gwynn's oranges, while Pa Glum has got a black eye.
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12:30
Charles Chilton - It's a Stereophonic World
Michael Bentine brings us an experiment in sound for 'people with ears six feet apart'.
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13:00
The Man Who Knows: Omnibus
Fleet Street, 1968. An actress determines to uncover a gossip columnist's source.
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14:15
A Father for My Son—Episode 1
1/3 Readings based on the autobiography and journals of Kathleen Scott, widow of Captain Scott
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14:30
Naomi Alderman - The Power: Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2 Roxy is 14 years old - she is one of the first. In Lagos, Tunde witnesses Day of the Girls
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15:45
HE Bates - The Small Portion
Josephine is in Italy with her fussy mother, but then she visits a villa with a young man.
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16:00
Drama on 4—Wilkie Collins - The Haunted Hotel
Murder mystery by Wilkie Collins, set in London and Venice.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Lyrical Ballads - 3/5 Poverty and Politics
Daljit Nagra continues with a rare double act in poetry.
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17:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
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Evening
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18:00
The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
3/5 Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
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18:30
Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun—3. A Sound of Thunder / The Murderer
3/4 Stories about a risky time-travelling safari trip and a technology-loathing man.
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19:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 3, Misconceptions
12/16 Guy Raz explores how people move beyond conventional wisdom.
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19:55
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Double Cross Benchers
The shock of party loyalty. Political musings by Barry Pilton read by Leonard Rossiter.
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20:00
Fear by Sir Ranulph Fiennes (Omnibus)
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes reads from his new book about fear - particularly his own.
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21:10
Inheritance Tracks—Kelly Hoppen
Interior designer Kelly Hoppen chooses Aretha Franklin's 'I Say A Little Prayer'.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Americans, Gillian Anderson
From Radiohead to Schubert. X-Files' Gillian Anderson shares her castaway choices
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22:00
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
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22:30
Listen Against—Series 3, Episode 4
4/4 Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From September 2010.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—20/11/2016
Arthur Smith chats again to Ahir Shah.
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23:00
The Lach Chronicles—Series 1, North Beach, San Francisco
4/4 The creator of the New York anti-folk scene reminisces about his time in San Francisco.
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23:15
Julian Fox: On a Lonely Planet—Edinburgh
4/4 Travel show host Julian finally leaves London on a cheap flight to Scotland.
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23:30
The Skivers—Series 2, William Franklyn
1/5 Dolphins, and Sue Lawley's secret. Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh greet William Franklyn.
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Late
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00:00
The Man in Black—Series 4, 3. The Beaten Track by Dawn King
3/5 Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway.
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00:30
Ray Bradbury - The Golden Apples of the Sun—3. A Sound of Thunder / The Murderer
3/4 Stories about a risky time-travelling safari trip and a technology-loathing man.
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01:00
The Man Who Knows: Omnibus
Fleet Street, 1968. An actress determines to uncover a gossip columnist's source.
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02:15
A Father for My Son—Episode 1
1/3 Readings based on the autobiography and journals of Kathleen Scott, widow of Captain Scott
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02:30
Naomi Alderman - The Power: Omnibus—Episode 1
1/2 Roxy is 14 years old - she is one of the first. In Lagos, Tunde witnesses Day of the Girls
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03:45
HE Bates - The Small Portion
Josephine is in Italy with her fussy mother, but then she visits a villa with a young man.
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04:00
Drama on 4—Wilkie Collins - The Haunted Hotel
Murder mystery by Wilkie Collins, set in London and Venice.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Lyrical Ballads - 3/5 Poverty and Politics
Daljit Nagra continues with a rare double act in poetry.
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05:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 1, Utilities Companies
2/4 Tom finds himself bemused by the peculiar practices of utilities companies.
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