Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Peter Elliott Hayes - Orbit One Zero—6. The Unseen
6/6 Do the seemingly indestructible cylinders have a weakness? With Felix Felton.
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00:30
A Good Read—Mary Midgley and Al Alvarez
Mary Midgley and Al Alvarez discuss Doris Lessing and Barbara Kingsolver.
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01:00
Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Ninescore Mystery
1/10 Lady Molly and assistant Mary use feminine intuition over a gruesome village murder.
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01:30
The Countertenor
Men who sing in falsetto. Bidisha on the countertenor voice, from Purcell to Plan B.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 6
6/10 Despite mourning his late wife, Dr Grene tries to learn more about his patient, Roseanne.
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02:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
26/30 Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
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02:30
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—21. Valjean's Life
21/25 Jean Valjean's life lies in Javert's hands. Victor Hugo's epic tale starring Joss Ackland.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 1
1/5 A team of agents is recruited to work as part of the Double Cross System.
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03:00
Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—1. The Duel
1/2 Irish adventurer Redmond Barry is forced to leave home and serve in the Seven Years War.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—18/08/2014
With Philip Hensher, Dave Gorman, Libby Purves and Michael Rosen. Nigel Rees hosts.
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04:30
Anything Legal—Episode 7
7/8 Charles and George's DIY skills arouse their wives' suspicions.
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05:00
Absolutely Delish—Grazing
By Sophie Woolley. Sally Phillips stars as a life guru combining diet and disaster.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 1
1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 77th series of the iconic panel show.
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Morning
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06:00
Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
2/10 Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
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06:30
When Wesley Went to Winchester
Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
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07:00
Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3
3/8 Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?
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07:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
2/4 Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
7/8 Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Pushing the Vote Out
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 19, Episode 8
8/8 Susan Calman, Charlie Higson, Sarah Kendall and Lucy Porter join Miles Jupp.
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09:45
CrΓ¨me de la Crime—Series 2, The Lord and Mike Shepherd
3/4 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe the case of a vanishing Lord.
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10:00
Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
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11:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
2/5 She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
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11:15
Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery
2/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
7/8 Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Pushing the Vote Out
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
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13:00
Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
2/10 Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
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13:30
When Wesley Went to Winchester
Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 7
7/10 Roseanne McNulty remembers when she secretly met another man behind her husband's back.
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14:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
27/30 The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
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14:30
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—22. Convinced
22/25 Unaware that Marius has survived the Revolution, Cosette is convinced he has died.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 2
2/5 By 1941 the Double Cross agents are drip-feeding false military information to the Germans
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15:00
Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
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16:00
Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
4/10 Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
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16:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.
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17:00
Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3
3/8 Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?
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17:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
2/4 Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
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Evening
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18:00
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—1. Arthur's Journey
1/4 A timid commuter meets the cat-like residents of a French village.
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18:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
6/6 Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, And Afterwards At
7/8 Harold's wedding day doesn't quite go to plan. Adapted from TV with Harry H Corbett.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Pushing the Vote Out
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide.
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20:00
Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
2/10 Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
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20:30
When Wesley Went to Winchester
Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
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21:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, A Play
2/5 She insists on showing him her terrible work. He takes drastic action.
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21:15
Alan Plater - The Devil's Music—2. The Great Pork Pie Mystery
2/3 Musical detective Megan's mystery melody quest leads her to a 1920s Swansea tearoom.
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22:00
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
2/4 Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
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22:30
2000 Years of Radio—Series 2, Olympic FM
6/6 How will the British Olympic team fare in 776BC?
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22:45
The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 1, Cutting Corners
6/6 Out to offer value for money, frugal Adam Bloom makes sure you get a full show's worth.
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23:00
The Nick Revell Show—Series 1, Cash
5/6 The writer struggles for cash, while his geraniums moan about Christmas decorations.
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23:30
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 The Londoner serves up comedy and music from Pippa Evans, Stephen K Amos and more.
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Late
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00:00
Ancient Sorceries by Algernon Blackwood—1. Arthur's Journey
1/4 A timid commuter meets the cat-like residents of a French village.
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00:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
6/6 Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
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01:00
Vintage Crime: Baroness Orczy - Lady Molly of Scotland Yard—The Irish-Tweed Coat
2/10 Lady Molly and Mary take on the Mafia to try and prove the innocence of a young man.
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01:30
When Wesley Went to Winchester
Wesley Kerr traces fellow ex-pupils who won rare free places at elite Winchester College
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 7
7/10 Roseanne McNulty remembers when she secretly met another man behind her husband's back.
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02:15
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Garden Indoors
27/30 The Victorians contrived increasingly ingenious ways to domesticate nature.
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02:30
Victor Hugo - Les Miserables—22. Convinced
22/25 Unaware that Marius has survived the Revolution, Cosette is convinced he has died.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Double Cross, Episode 2
2/5 By 1941 the Double Cross agents are drip-feeding false military information to the Germans
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03:00
Barry Lyndon by William Makepeace Thackeray—2. The Squire
2/2 Plotting Redmond Barry becomes a titled country squire.
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04:00
Puzzle Panel—Episode 4
4/10 Brainteasers galore with Chris Maslanka, William Hartston and Professor Angela Newing.
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04:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Defying his canny manservant, radical squire Fenton sets out to reform beetroots.
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05:00
Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 3
3/8 Agent Beatrice is Dr Heaven's girl of his dreams, but will she stick around long enough?
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05:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
2/4 Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
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