Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Douglas Hill - The Blade of the Poisoner—Last Chance
4/4 Jarral must destroy Prince Mephtik and his knife before the full moon, or he'll die.
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00:30
Soul Music—Series 15, She Moved Through The Fair
3/5 SinΓ©ad O'Connor & others talk about the haunting beauty of this ancient song. From 2013.
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01:00
Falco—Shadows in Bronze, 6. Showdown
6/6 The Roman sleuth faces a final showdown, but his reunion with Helena is bittersweet.
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01:30
John Gielgud - An Actor in His Time—Hamlet tomorrow or next Thursday, but just not tonight!
5/11 The 1929-31 seasons at the Old Vic established Gielgud as a Shakespearean performer.
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02:00
John Buchan - Sick Heart River—Episode 10
10/10 Leithen gives up his dreams of home in order to help the Native Canadians.
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02:15
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Carmen Callil
5/5 Robert McCrum explores the publishing life of Carmen Callil, founder of Virago Press.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 5
5/5 Ludwig is captured and Katharina is proven innocent, but the tabloid press won't give up.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 5
5/5 A hit at the Royal Court leads Olivier to Joan Plowright, and to the National Theatre.
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03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—30 January-3 February 1917
Final omnibus of this season of Radio 4's epic drama set in Great War Britain.
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04:00
Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young's quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Amanda Foreman and Maria McErlane.
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04:30
Tickets Please—Episode 4
4/4 Will the tangled web of love and lust be unpicked before arrival in Exeter St David's?
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05:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
2/6 As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
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05:30
Hal—Series 2, Teenagers
1/4 Eldest daughter Lily's first forays into love lead to predictably chaotic results.
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Morning
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06:00
Sophocles' Electra
A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
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07:30
Tiny Tim
The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
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09:00
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Comedy in the 21st Century
4/4 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville on broadcast comedy's future.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Lewis Carroll - The Hunting of the Snark
A very strange assortment of characters begin a quest to find an elusive beast.
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12:30
Benny Hill—Star Parade
Fred Scuttle's mission to land on the Moon and how zoo monkeys perceive human visitors.
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13:00
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid hails the start of a turbulent partnership
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Gurinder Chadha
Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her dad's favourite Indian film soundtrack.
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14:15
Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Gloucestershire
8/8 Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers and 'legging it'.
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14:45
Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, A Shufti at the Valleys
1/5 Carter Brandon and his Uncle resume their epic journey through Wales.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
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16:00
Sophocles' Electra
A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
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17:30
Tiny Tim
The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.
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Evening
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18:00
Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
2/2 Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
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19:00
The Real Comedy Controllers: The Things That Made Us Laugh—Comedy in the 21st Century
4/4 Paul Jackson, Beryl Vertue, John Lloyd and Jimmy Mulville on broadcast comedy's future.
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22:00
Shappi Talk—Series 1, Unconventional Parents
2/4 Shappi recalls her memories of growing up in her Iranian family.
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22:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez
2/6 Alex and his five-piece band explore the body, with help from Phill Jupitus and Lady Lykez
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—15/04/2017
Tonight Arthur Smith chats to Tom Allen.
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23:00
Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel of Laughs—Episode 6
6/6 With Greg Davies, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican. The Hoosiers provide music.
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Late
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00:00
Mike Walker - 2025—2. Access
2/2 Olivia and Irena plot to expose the world of illegal genetic engineering.
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01:00
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid hails the start of a turbulent partnership
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Gurinder Chadha
Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her dad's favourite Indian film soundtrack.
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02:15
Pam Ayres' Open Road—Series 1, Gloucestershire
8/8 Back in her home county, poet Pam Ayres learns about wig curlers and 'legging it'.
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02:45
Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe—Series 2, A Shufti at the Valleys
1/5 Carter Brandon and his Uncle resume their epic journey through Wales.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Dark Horse: An Alec Guinness Archive
Alistair McGowan investigates the enigma of a private man who became a global star.
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04:00
Sophocles' Electra
A classic tale of power and revenge in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
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05:30
Tiny Tim
The story of eccentric American falsetto singer and ukulele player, Tiny Tim.
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