Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 3
3/4 In the city of the Citadel, novice Brutha stands up to the devious Deacon Vorbus.
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00:30
Off the Page—I'm H.A.P.P.Y
Miriam Akhtar, Dr Phil Hammond and Lucy Mangan describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.
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01:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 2. A Case of Hard Times
2/4 When fraud strikes a pub quiz, the landlord calls in Steven J Blackburn to crack the scam.
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01:30
John Arlott - My Kind of Country
Legendary cricket commentator John Arlott waxes lyrical about Hampshire.
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02:00
Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 8
8/10 At the mercy of an intruder, Henry's family must face night-time intimidation.
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02:15
Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Clouds
3/5 A Fleet Street pharmacist's obsession with clouds, and the father of the weather forecast.
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02:30
Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club—3. Charlotte
3/5 Charlotte recalls how chocolate led to a French adventure with a stranger.
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02:45
Travels With a Donkey—On the Road Cheylarde
3/8 Struggling with his adventure, Robert Louis Stevenson approaches a monastery at nightfall.
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03:00
Wallis - The Life and Legends of Wallis Simpson—The Melody Lingers On
3/3 Wallis realises marrying an ex-King means broken promises, plus doubtful acquaintances.
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04:00
Heresy—Series 9, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman.
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04:30
Rent—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.
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05:00
Robin and Wendy's Wet Weekends—Series 3, Alka Salsa
1/4 Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
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05:30
Women Talking About Cars—Series 1, Olivia Colman
2/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell interviews Olivia Colman about her life and the cars she's known.
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Morning
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06:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
3/4 Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
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06:30
Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
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07:00
Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
4/4 It's the office party and Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
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07:30
The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
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08:00
Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 1
1/13 Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne.
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08:30
The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984
From Russian spies to a tour of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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09:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
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09:30
The Atkinson People—Barry Good
4/4 A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
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10:00
Classic Serial—The Ring and the Book, Episode 1
1/2 Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing.
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11:00
James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 4
4/10 Bond is at the baccarat table, but will his enemy Le Chiffre have the winning hand?
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11:15
Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 1
1/13 Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne.
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12:30
The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984
From Russian spies to a tour of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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13:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
3/4 Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
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13:30
Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
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14:00
Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 9
9/10 Baxter forces Daisy to recite a poem, with unexpected results.
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14:15
Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Eccentrics
4/5 Charlie Connelly looks at meteorological eccentrics, geniuses, charlatans and dreamers.
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14:30
Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club—4. Clementine
4/5 Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop.
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14:45
Travels With a Donkey—Our Ladies of the Snows
4/8 Robert Louis Stevenson samples French monastic life. Read by Alan Cumming.
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15:00
Classic Serial—The Ring and the Book, Episode 1
1/2 Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing.
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16:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
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16:30
The Atkinson People—Barry Good
4/4 A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
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17:00
Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
4/4 It's the office party and Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
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17:30
The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
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Evening
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18:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
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18:30
Great Lives—Charles Bukowski
Comedian Rhona Cameron chooses the German-American writer and poet, Charles Bukowski.
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19:00
Stop Messing About!—Series 1, Episode 1
1/13 Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne.
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19:30
The Michael Bentine Show—From 19/02/1984
From Russian spies to a tour of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sound effects, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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20:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
3/4 Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
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20:30
Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
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21:00
James Bond - Casino Royale—Episode 4
4/10 Bond is at the baccarat table, but will his enemy Le Chiffre have the winning hand?
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21:15
Dave Sheasby - Showing Promise
With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
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22:00
The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
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22:30
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Lessington
2/6 Brian Gulliver relives his experiences in Lessington, a land where ignorance reigns.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—15/12/2016
The best in contemporary comedy. Tom Wrigglesworth chats to Alan Davies.
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23:00
The Last Hurrah - Interview With the Snowman—Episode 1
1/2 Eager Ed interviews Elton, the last remaining snowman. Stars Rik Mayall.
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23:30
Night Class—Episode 2
2/5 Johnny Vegas runs a stressful pottery class, where he trusts in the healing power of clay.
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Late
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00:00
Terry Pratchett—Small Gods, Episode 4
4/4 Back in Omnia, Deacon Vorbis proclaims himself the One True Prophet. Brutha has concerns.
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00:30
Great Lives—Charles Bukowski
Comedian Rhona Cameron chooses the German-American writer and poet, Charles Bukowski.
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01:00
The Blackburn Files—Series 3, 3. A Case of Drowning Sorrows
3/4 Steven J Blackburn probes a ventriloquist dummy's theft at a home for retired theatricals.
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01:30
Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe
Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole
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02:00
Ian McEwan - Saturday—Episode 9
9/10 Baxter forces Daisy to recite a poem, with unexpected results.
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02:15
Book of the Week—Bring Me Sunshine - A Windswept, Rain-Soaked, Sun-Kissed, Snow-Capped Guide to Our Weather, Eccentrics
4/5 Charlie Connelly looks at meteorological eccentrics, geniuses, charlatans and dreamers.
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02:30
Moya O'Shea - The Chocolate Lovers' Club—4. Clementine
4/5 Clementine remembers her stint as the owner of the Muchly Bottom village chocolate shop.
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02:45
Travels With a Donkey—Our Ladies of the Snows
4/8 Robert Louis Stevenson samples French monastic life. Read by Alan Cumming.
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03:00
Classic Serial—The Ring and the Book, Episode 1
1/2 Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing.
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04:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
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04:30
The Atkinson People—Barry Good
4/4 A wry, startling, in-depth probe into the life of a spoof pop star.
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05:00
Bristow—Series 2, The Girl in the Yellow Overcoat
4/4 It's the office party and Jones thinks all his Christmases have come at once.
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05:30
The Fair Intellectual Club—A Fling with Mr Franklin
6/6 Ben Franklin arrives in a thunderstorm and wins the Fair Intellectuals' hearts and minds.
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