Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—2. Rivals
2/3 Ichabod Crane sets out to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel.
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00:30
And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 1, The English Patient
4/4 Paul Gambaccini examines why the book considered unfilmable, won Best Picture of 1996.
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01:00
Detective—Series 2, 7. A Very Private Affair
7/10 Brook gets a tip off, and the mystery of Kemp's missing wife becomes more and more complex
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01:30
Where Were You When Bambi's Mother Was Shot?
Ian Christie explores the impact of an animated film classic on young war-torn Britons.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 7
7/10 Jane falls pregnant and returns to Yorkshire, where she must tell her family the news.
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02:15
An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 2
2/5 Dorothy Hodgkin and her lover wrestle with the internal structure of complex molecules.
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02:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 7
7/15 Shocked Captain Arthur is forced to face the facts over Adam's feelings for Hetty.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 2
2/5 How the Neolithic art of coppicing is renewing itself in 21st-century competitions.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 7. Wickfield and Heep
7/10 David takes a job with his old headmaster, and Dora is feeling worried.
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04:00
Puzzle Panel—Episode 8
8/10 Scratch your head along with Chris Maslanka, Dr Victor Bryant and William Hartston.
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04:30
Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Squire Fenton's downfall looks imminent with the arrival of his scheming father.
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05:00
Girlies—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Vinny and Ali are bewildered by their young son, who is causing havoc.
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05:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, The Crown Jewels
4/5 Bill and Harry get caught up in Sid's plot to steal the crown jewels.
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Morning
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06:00
Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
8/10 Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
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06:30
Modern Day Griot
Gaylene Gould meets modern musicians who are adapting traditional West African music.
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07:00
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student
1/6 Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
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07:30
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
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08:00
The Navy Lark—Povey an Admiral at Last
Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
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08:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks
20/20 The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock.
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09:00
Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 With Kerry Godliman, John-Luke Roberts, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Clarke Carlisle.
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09:30
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
2/8 Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
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10:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 8. Mischief
8/10 As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
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11:00
The Time Being—Series 6, The Dog Track
3/3 A woman visits the dog track for the first time, and weighs up a matter of life and death.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Alan and Jean's Incredible Journey
Alan and Jean Warburton decide to spend their holiday in their bedroom.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Navy Lark—Povey an Admiral at Last
Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
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12:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks
20/20 The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock.
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13:00
Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
8/10 Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
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13:30
Modern Day Griot
Gaylene Gould meets modern musicians who are adapting traditional West African music.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 8
8/10 Jane gradually alienates herself from her family, as she gives birth to her daughter Lara.
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14:15
An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 3
3/5 In the 1940s, Dorothy made more scientific strides even with a baby.
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14:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
8/15 Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
3/5 Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
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15:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 8. Mischief
8/10 As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
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16:00
Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 With Kerry Godliman, John-Luke Roberts, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Clarke Carlisle.
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16:30
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
2/8 Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
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17:00
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student
1/6 Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
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17:30
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
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Evening
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18:00
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—3. Dark Forces
3/3 Ichabod Crane comes face-to-face with his worst nightmare.
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18:30
Off the Page—Favourite Child
Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss favourite children within the family.
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19:00
The Navy Lark—Povey an Admiral at Last
Captain Povey's wife Ramona lands him in a Singapore stew.
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19:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, The Last of the McHancocks
20/20 The Lad inherits a Scottish castle and starts feuding. Stars Tony Hancock.
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20:00
Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
8/10 Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
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20:30
Modern Day Griot
Gaylene Gould meets modern musicians who are adapting traditional West African music.
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21:00
The Time Being—Series 6, The Dog Track
3/3 A woman visits the dog track for the first time, and weighs up a matter of life and death.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Alan and Jean's Incredible Journey
Alan and Jean Warburton decide to spend their holiday in their bedroom.
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22:00
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
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22:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 2, The Elephant Malcolm
1/6 Malcolm makes the mistake of doing a local radio interview after a trip to the dentist.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—29/03/2017
Cariad Lloyd chats again to Jenny Bede.
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23:00
Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 3, Leisure
2/6 Barry Island, The Royal Welsh Show and The Seven Wonders of Wales are scrutinised.
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23:30
The Mark Steel Lecture—Series 1, WG Grace
2/4 Mark profiles the 'first modern celebrity' in English cricketing and Victorian society.
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Late
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00:00
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving—3. Dark Forces
3/3 Ichabod Crane comes face-to-face with his worst nightmare.
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00:30
Off the Page—Favourite Child
Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss favourite children within the family.
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01:00
Detective—Series 2, 8. The Placer
8/10 Stolen goods pre-occupy the team. Just as the trail has gone cold, developments arrive.
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01:30
Modern Day Griot
Gaylene Gould meets modern musicians who are adapting traditional West African music.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 8
8/10 Jane gradually alienates herself from her family, as she gives birth to her daughter Lara.
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02:15
An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 3
3/5 In the 1940s, Dorothy made more scientific strides even with a baby.
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02:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 8
8/15 Mr Irwine visits Mrs Bede, who is unimpressed at the prospect of her son marrying Hetty.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
3/5 Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 8. Mischief
8/10 As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
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04:00
Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 With Kerry Godliman, John-Luke Roberts, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Clarke Carlisle.
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04:30
Up the Garden Path—Series 2, Hot Water
2/8 Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.
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05:00
The Attractive Young Rabbi—Series 3, The Eager Young Student
1/6 Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
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05:30
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency.
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