Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
6/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of battling alien bugs in a 19th-century big top.
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00:30
A Good Read—Rachel Cusk and Lawrence Norfolk
Lawrence Norfolk and Rachel Cusk discuss books by Martin Amis and Anthony Burgess.
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01:00
Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The Thinking Machine and My First Experience with the Great Logician
1/5 To prove logic solves all, Professor Van Dusen challenges the world chess champion.
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01:15
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 1
1/5 By Chris Fallon. Caterina's husband is arrested, accused of being in the Camorra.
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01:30
From Birmingham to Beijing: The Lure of a Chinese Career
The stories of graduates finding work internships far afield in China.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 6
6/10 At No 42 Pepys Road, Zbigniew, the Polish builder, makes an amazing discovery.
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02:15
The Science of DIY—The Wheelbarrow
1/5 Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal the importance of leverage when conveying a load.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 1
1/10 Maria Semple's comic novel. 15-year-old Bee calls in her parents' promise of a present.
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02:45
Book of the Week—No Way Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: A Cuban Dancer's Story, A Bunch of Stars
1/5 A timid boy of humble origins, Carlos Acosta embarks on his journey.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 1
1/2 Hapless journalist William Boot is mistakenly sent to report on a war in Africa.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 9
9/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs. Panellists are Tony Hawks, Pam Ayres, Sue Perkins and Tim Rice.
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04:30
The Change—Series 1, When a Man Loves a Woman
6/6 Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George.
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05:00
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 3, Boyfriends
2/6 Pete is back from America, but how can Cassie explain her relationship with the postman?
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 2
2/6 Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Barry Cryer and Pippa Evans join Jack Dee in the chair.
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Morning
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06:00
Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
2/5 The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
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06:15
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
2/5 Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
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06:30
Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
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07:00
Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
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07:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
2/6 It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
2/8 Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold. Adapted from TV.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—One Way Only
The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. From August 1977.
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 4
4/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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09:30
Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Can we make it to the stars? Quirky true history with Helen Keen and Peter Serafinowicz.
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09:45
Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 1
1/5 Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including 'I Am a Yellow Fly'.
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10:00
Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 2
2/2 Life is tedious for war correspondent William, but he finds love.
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11:00
Jane Gardam Stories—Stone Trees
2/5 A widow grieving for her recently dead husband spends an afternoon with some old friends.
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11:15
Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
2/8 Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold. Adapted from TV.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—One Way Only
The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. From August 1977.
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13:00
Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
2/5 The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
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13:15
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
2/5 Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
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13:30
Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 7
7/10 Shahid faces up to interrogation, while Zbigniew comes face to face with Matya.
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14:15
The Science of DIY—A Chip off the Old Block
2/5 Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal how to sharpen and use your tools properly.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 2
2/10 Bernadette becomes more reliant on her virtual assistant.
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14:45
Book of the Week—No Way Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: A Cuban Dancer's Story, The Prix de Lausanne
2/5 Forced to ballet school, Carlos truants and steals, but hard work leads him to win big.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 2
2/2 Life is tedious for war correspondent William, but he finds love.
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16:00
Counterpoint—2006, Final
13/14 Ned Sherrin hosts the 2006 final with Ian Dunning, Graham Holliday and Clive Summers.
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16:30
Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others
3/8 The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.
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17:00
Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
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17:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
2/6 It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
7/10 In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
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18:30
Comic to Comic—Series 2, Jimmy Carr
1/7 Deadpan master Jimmy Carr chats about his career, life on tour and writing comedy routines
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 3, Two's Company
2/8 Albert introduces his fiancee to a surprised Harold. Adapted from TV.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—One Way Only
The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. From August 1977.
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20:00
Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
2/5 The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
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20:15
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
2/5 Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
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20:30
Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
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21:00
Jane Gardam Stories—Stone Trees
2/5 A widow grieving for her recently dead husband spends an afternoon with some old friends.
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21:15
Israel Horovitz - Stations of the Cross
Back from America, David makes a farcical, poetic rail crossing of England.
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22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
2/6 It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
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22:30
The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap
3/6 Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—29/11/2016
Diane Morgan chats to Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer.
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23:00
Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Pastor Dave
4/6 Beauty is quite taken with a charismatic visitor to Mrs Blanchard's local church.
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23:30
The Harpoon—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
7/10 In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
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00:30
Comic to Comic—Series 2, Jimmy Carr
1/7 Deadpan master Jimmy Carr chats about his career, life on tour and writing comedy routines
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01:00
Vintage Crime: Jacques Futrelle - The Thinking Machine—The First Problem
2/5 The Thinking Machine and Hutchinson Hatch investigate the disappearance of an actress.
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01:15
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 2
2/5 Caterina learns more about her husband's secret life.
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01:30
Emerald Noir: The Rise of Irish Crime Fiction
Val McDermid charts the rise of crime fiction on both sides of the Irish border.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 7
7/10 Shahid faces up to interrogation, while Zbigniew comes face to face with Matya.
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02:15
The Science of DIY—A Chip off the Old Block
2/5 Len Fisher and fellow experts reveal how to sharpen and use your tools properly.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 2
2/10 Bernadette becomes more reliant on her virtual assistant.
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02:45
Book of the Week—No Way Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: A Cuban Dancer's Story, The Prix de Lausanne
2/5 Forced to ballet school, Carlos truants and steals, but hard work leads him to win big.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Scoop, Episode 2
2/2 Life is tedious for war correspondent William, but he finds love.
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04:00
Counterpoint—2006, Final
13/14 Ned Sherrin hosts the 2006 final with Ian Dunning, Graham Holliday and Clive Summers.
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04:30
Flying the Flag—Series 4, As Unequal as Others
3/8 The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic.
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05:00
Sharing Fatman—Breezing Up
2/6 An immediate connection is made with Mr Fatman at the horse sales.
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05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
2/6 It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
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