Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Detective—Series 2, 9. Death in a Lonely Place
9/10 In the wake of their discovery, Brook and Max collate together everything they've learned.
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06:30
Miniature Mountains
Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions.
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07:00
In the Chair—Episode 3
3/6 Hack George Cragge's murder trail widens, as the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Chairman blunders. From June 1998.
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07:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Calypso; Follow Me
5/6 Including a reflection on selfie culture and a final extract from David's diaries.
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08:00
Jim the Great—Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race
4/6 The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.
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08:30
Know Your Place—Health Can Damage Your Smoking
7/8 Can caretaker Ramsay quit cigarettes to keep his job?
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09:00
Guess What?—Episode 2
2/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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09:30
Country Matters—Episode 4
4/6 Dave and Cathy's quest for locally produced food proves problematic.
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10:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 9. My Beloved Dora
9/10 Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern.
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11:00
Four Bare Legs in a Bed—The Bed
1/3 An impulse purchase in a department store changes a woman's life. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Martyn Hesford - Mrs Lowry and Son
Drama about LS Lowry's obsessive relationship with his bed-ridden mother.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Jim the Great—Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race
4/6 The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.
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12:30
Know Your Place—Health Can Damage Your Smoking
7/8 Can caretaker Ramsay quit cigarettes to keep his job?
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13:00
Detective—Series 2, 9. Death in a Lonely Place
9/10 In the wake of their discovery, Brook and Max collate together everything they've learned.
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13:30
Miniature Mountains
Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 9
9/10 Lara decides to try and make contact with the children from her father's other family.
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14:15
An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 4
4/5 Dorothy's reputation grew post-war, conquering the structure of penicillin.
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14:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 9
9/15 Adam is distraught over Hetty standing accused and locked up behind prison bars.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
4/5 Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
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15:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 9. My Beloved Dora
9/10 Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern.
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16:00
Guess What?—Episode 2
2/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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16:30
Country Matters—Episode 4
4/6 Dave and Cathy's quest for locally produced food proves problematic.
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17:00
In the Chair—Episode 3
3/6 Hack George Cragge's murder trail widens, as the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Chairman blunders. From June 1998.
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17:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Calypso; Follow Me
5/6 Including a reflection on selfie culture and a final extract from David's diaries.
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Evening
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18:00
Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
1/2 A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
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18:30
Great Lives—Billy Marsh
Michael Grade and William G Stewart champion the life of theatrical agent Billy Marsh.
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19:00
Jim the Great—Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race
4/6 The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.
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19:30
Know Your Place—Health Can Damage Your Smoking
7/8 Can caretaker Ramsay quit cigarettes to keep his job?
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20:00
Detective—Series 2, 9. Death in a Lonely Place
9/10 In the wake of their discovery, Brook and Max collate together everything they've learned.
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20:30
Miniature Mountains
Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions.
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21:00
Four Bare Legs in a Bed—The Bed
1/3 An impulse purchase in a department store changes a woman's life. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Martyn Hesford - Mrs Lowry and Son
Drama about LS Lowry's obsessive relationship with his bed-ridden mother.
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22:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Calypso; Follow Me
5/6 Including a reflection on selfie culture and a final extract from David's diaries.
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22:30
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 2, Security
4/4 DS Nick Mohammed is asked to provide additional security for a major event.
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23:00
Elastic Planet—The Train
2/6 The Ministry of Furniture and methodist pirates. Patrick Moore guest stars.
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23:15
The Shuttleworths—Series 5, Smells Like White Spirit
2/6 Ken asks John to write a pop song for a star, but his DIY duties get in the way.
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23:30
Hut 33—Series 3, Entente Cordiale
6/6 Can the wartime codebreakers improve Anglo-French relations with a little derring-do?
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Late
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00:00
Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu—1. The Visitor
1/2 A visitor places a young Flemish painter's love for his master's niece in jeopardy.
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00:30
Great Lives—Billy Marsh
Michael Grade and William G Stewart champion the life of theatrical agent Billy Marsh.
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01:00
Detective—Series 2, 9. Death in a Lonely Place
9/10 In the wake of their discovery, Brook and Max collate together everything they've learned.
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01:30
Miniature Mountains
Horticulturist Stephen Anderton explores rock gardening fashions.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 9
9/10 Lara decides to try and make contact with the children from her father's other family.
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02:15
An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 4
4/5 Dorothy's reputation grew post-war, conquering the structure of penicillin.
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02:30
George Eliot - Adam Bede—Episode 9
9/15 Adam is distraught over Hetty standing accused and locked up behind prison bars.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
4/5 Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—The Personal History of David Copperfield, 9. My Beloved Dora
9/10 Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern.
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04:00
Guess What?—Episode 2
2/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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04:30
Country Matters—Episode 4
4/6 Dave and Cathy's quest for locally produced food proves problematic.
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05:00
In the Chair—Episode 3
3/6 Hack George Cragge's murder trail widens, as the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Chairman blunders. From June 1998.
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05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Calypso; Follow Me
5/6 Including a reflection on selfie culture and a final extract from David's diaries.
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