Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Space Force—Series 1, 6. Marooned in Space
6/6 The crew battle to escape from the aliens, who are trying to target Chipper.
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00:30
A Good Read—Roger Deakin & Kristine Landon-Smith
Roger Deakin and Kristine Landon-Smith discuss books by Shyam Selvadurai and TH White.
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01:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 2. Resort
2/6 The Roman sleuth probes the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor.
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01:30
John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—The Purple of the Terrys
1/11 John Gielgud tells John Miller about his career, starting with his Old Vic 1921 debut.
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02:00
John Buchan - Sick Heart River—Episode 6
6/10 A confused, feverish Galliard is found, but Sir Edward Leithen must now search for Lou.
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02:15
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Kaye Webb
1/5 Robert McCrum explores the life of Kaye Webb, founder of the Puffin Club.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 1
1/5 A forensic insight into the corrosive impact of tabloid press journalism on one woman.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 1
1/5 Young Laurence Olivier shows early promise at school and enters the acting profession.
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03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—2-6 January 1917
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain a hundred years ago this week.
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04:00
Booked—Series 5, Episode 2
2/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with David Stafford, Dillie Keane and Arthur Smith.
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04:30
The World As We Know It—The Murderer Is in This Very Room
5/6 The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game, organised by The Stranger.
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05:00
Mr Finchley Takes the Road—Episode 1
1/6 1932: Edgar heads to Kent in a horse-drawn caravan, and someone is interested.
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell is joined by John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Miles Jupp.
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Morning
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06:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
3/6 The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
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06:30
John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
2/11 Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
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07:00
Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 With President Frank dead and the chippy wrecked, Dr Heaven finds himself promoted.
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07:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
2/5 Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
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08:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 29/03/1971
A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 50, 07/04/2017
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
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09:30
Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
2/2 Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
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10:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—9-13 January 1917
Emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory.
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11:00
Love Stories—Room Service
By Jojo Moyes. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage.
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11:15
Nan Woodhouse—Now or Never
Age is no barrier for a group of older people who decide to make their wishes come true.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 29/03/1971
A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
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13:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
3/6 The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
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13:30
John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
2/11 Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
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14:00
John Buchan - Sick Heart River—Episode 7
7/10 A weakened Sir Edward Leithen is rescued by Lou, who has a positive effect on his spirit.
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14:15
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Victor Gollancz
2/5 Robert McCrum explores the life of Victor Gollancz, George Orwell's publisher.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
2/5 Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 2
2/5 Olivier begins his stellar rise in the London theatre, but has less success in Hollywood.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—9-13 January 1917
Emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory.
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16:00
Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
10/10 Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
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16:30
Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
2/2 Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
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17:00
Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 With President Frank dead and the chippy wrecked, Dr Heaven finds himself promoted.
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17:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
2/5 Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
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Evening
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18:00
Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
1/4 Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
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18:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Gracie Fields
2/4 Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.
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19:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—From 29/03/1971
A bungling burglar, a struggling pianist and the Clegworthy family's Sunday.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Strictly for the Birds
The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
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20:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
3/6 The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
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20:30
John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
2/11 Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
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21:00
Love Stories—Room Service
By Jojo Moyes. A surprise weekend away after 14 years of marriage.
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21:15
Nan Woodhouse—Now or Never
Age is no barrier for a group of older people who decide to make their wishes come true.
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22:00
The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
2/5 Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
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22:30
Cowards—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Elephant rides and bear fights in the bizarre sketch comedy.
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23:00
Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Sherlock Holmes plays Cluedo in this sketch comedy starring Robert Webb.
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23:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—11/04/2017
Paul Garner chats again to Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby.
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23:30
We Are Klang: Amazing Lives—Musical
4/4 On its 25th anniversary, writers and performers reflect on Gummy Monkey: The Musical.
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Late
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00:00
Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Strange Talents
1/4 Three allies with psychic powers help 12-year-old Jarral fight an evil prince.
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00:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 3, Gracie Fields
2/4 Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.
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01:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 3. Friends
3/6 The Roman sleuth meets old friends of the senator's daughter.
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01:30
John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Why Don't I Go On the Stage?
2/11 Surrounded by a famous family, the theatre had a magnetic pull for John Gielgud early on.
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02:00
John Buchan - Sick Heart River—Episode 7
7/10 A weakened Sir Edward Leithen is rescued by Lou, who has a positive effect on his spirit.
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02:15
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Victor Gollancz
2/5 Robert McCrum explores the life of Victor Gollancz, George Orwell's publisher.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 2
2/5 Katharina's employers are agitated by lurid tabloid headlines, but she remains defensive.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 2
2/5 Olivier begins his stellar rise in the London theatre, but has less success in Hollywood.
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03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—9-13 January 1917
Emotions run high for those at Marshall's factory.
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04:00
Puzzle Panel—Episode 10
10/10 Fiendish brain teasers with Chris Maslanka, Professor David Singmaster and Robert Eastway.
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04:30
Joyce Grenfell - Hats Off—Song of Gladness
2/2 Poems include The Bumble Bee and My Boy. Introduced by Janie Hampton.
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05:00
Control Group Six—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 With President Frank dead and the chippy wrecked, Dr Heaven finds himself promoted.
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05:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 3, A Visit to Swansea
2/5 Tony, Bill, Andree and Sid head to Swansea in search of Harry Secombe.
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