Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—1. The Linen Mill
1/5 When 82-year-old Ellie revisits her old workplace, she is in turn visited by the past.
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00:15
HG Wells—Ghost Stories by HG Wells, The Moth
1/6 When one of a pair of rival entomologists dies, the other believes he discovers a species.
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00:30
A Good Read—Sir Menzies Campbell & Alain de Botton
Menzies Campbell and Alain de Botton on books by Roy Hattersley and Nicholson Baker.
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01:00
The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 2. The Finger of Suspicion
2/6 The Honourable Richard Rollison faces more mystery trailing Guy Lessing's first wife.
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01:30
Anuta - An Island Governed By Love
Anuta, a South Pacific Island where life has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Eight Months on Ghazzah Street, Episode 6
6/10 Hilary Mantel's revisits her third novel nearly 30 years after its original publication.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name
Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Une Vie, Episode 1
1/5 Jeanne de Lamare leaves her convent education filled with thoughts of love and romance.
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02:45
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Dover to London
1/5 Recalling tea with tinned biscuits, the author takes a sentimental journey around Britain.
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03:00
Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—1. Encounter
1/4 A chance meeting with a strange woman dressed in white sparks a mystery.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Sir John Betjeman
1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sir Andrew Motion and Sue Limb.
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04:30
The Change—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries.
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05:00
On the Rocks—Series 1, Spies
1/4 1937: locals on a remote Isles of Scilly island resist modernisation of their post office.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 4
4/7 Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth play the game. From 2017.
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Morning
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06:00
The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked
3/6 Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
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06:30
The Bow Street Magistrates' Court
An unique look at the workings of a 300-year old Magistrates Court as it prepares to close
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07:00
Lucky Heather—4. Unforgiven
4/6 Western fan and Sutter Estate barmaid Heather looks for a widower's first love.
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07:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Careerism
3/4 Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990s.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Bare Necessities
The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route.
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Series 17, 23/06/2017
The topical satirical show returns.
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09:30
Getting Nowhere Fast—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Feeling old and penniless, 1960s flower child Merv decides to return to his garden roots.
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10:00
Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—2. Suspicions
2/4 Still thinking fondly of Walter Hartright, engaged Laura grows suspicious of her fiance.
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11:00
George Mackay Brown Stories—The Five of Spades
2/3 A love of card games leads a young Orkneyman into temptation, and deep trouble.
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11:15
Alexandra Cadell - Desert Island Desserts
Two Desert Island Discs interviewees end up marooned for real.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Bare Necessities
The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route.
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13:00
The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked
3/6 Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
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13:30
The Bow Street Magistrates' Court
An unique look at the workings of a 300-year old Magistrates Court as it prepares to close
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Eight Months on Ghazzah Street, Episode 7
7/10 Hilary Mantel's revisits her third novel nearly 30 years after its original publication.
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14:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Une Vie, Episode 2
2/5 Jeanne has married a small-minded landowner and begins to adapt to life's disappointments.
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14:45
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water
2/5 Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain
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15:00
Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—2. Suspicions
2/4 Still thinking fondly of Walter Hartright, engaged Laura grows suspicious of her fiance.
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16:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 John Lloyd and Sean Lock host, with guests Jon Richardson, Roger Law and Kate Adie.
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16:30
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
4/6 The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
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17:00
Lucky Heather—4. Unforgiven
4/6 Western fan and Sutter Estate barmaid Heather looks for a widower's first love.
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17:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Careerism
3/4 Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990s.
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Evening
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18:00
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—2. The Wedding Bouquet
2/5 Could a tragic marriage from 1677 have implications for a couple tying the knot today?
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18:15
HG Wells—Ghost Stories by HG Wells, The Story of the Late Mr Elvesham
2/6 An old stranger makes a medical student his heir. Read by David McAlister.
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18:30
Sounds Natural—Derek Waring
Actor Derek Waring shares his love of wildlife with Derek Jones.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Live Now, PAYE Later
3/8 The tax inspector catches up with Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Bare Necessities
The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route.
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20:00
The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked
3/6 Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
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20:30
The Bow Street Magistrates' Court
An unique look at the workings of a 300-year old Magistrates Court as it prepares to close
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21:00
George Mackay Brown Stories—The Five of Spades
2/3 A love of card games leads a young Orkneyman into temptation, and deep trouble.
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21:15
Alexandra Cadell - Desert Island Desserts
Two Desert Island Discs interviewees end up marooned for real.
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22:00
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Careerism
3/4 Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990s.
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22:30
Revolting People—Series 2, Still in Trying Times
6/6 Ezekiel sets out to uncover who is his new son's real father.
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23:00
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—March and April
2/6 Elton John and George Michael both have new compositions to try out.
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23:30
Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Scientist Ben loses his watch and logs on to a dating website. With Reece Shearsmith.
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23:45
Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, England
1/4 The country singer and global activist explores the US and UK's special relationship.
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Late
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00:00
Haunting Women by Dermot Bolger—2. The Wedding Bouquet
2/5 Could a tragic marriage from 1677 have implications for a couple tying the knot today?
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00:15
HG Wells—Ghost Stories by HG Wells, The Story of the Late Mr Elvesham
2/6 An old stranger makes a medical student his heir. Read by David McAlister.
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00:30
Sounds Natural—Derek Waring
Actor Derek Waring shares his love of wildlife with Derek Jones.
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01:00
The Toff—The Toff and the Runaway Bride, 3. No Sleep for the Wicked
3/6 Richard gets a shock when breaking into the Major's flat. Stars Terence Alexander.
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01:30
The Bow Street Magistrates' Court
An unique look at the workings of a 300-year old Magistrates Court as it prepares to close
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Eight Months on Ghazzah Street, Episode 7
7/10 Hilary Mantel's revisits her third novel nearly 30 years after its original publication.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Une Vie, Episode 2
2/5 Jeanne has married a small-minded landowner and begins to adapt to life's disappointments.
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02:45
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson—Virginia Water
2/5 Recalling driving and his hospital job, the American author takes a journey around Britain
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03:00
Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White—2. Suspicions
2/4 Still thinking fondly of Walter Hartright, engaged Laura grows suspicious of her fiance.
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04:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 John Lloyd and Sean Lock host, with guests Jon Richardson, Roger Law and Kate Adie.
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04:30
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 4
4/6 The 'unreliable' historical account of the mother of Anne of Cleves, Mrs Loew.
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05:00
Lucky Heather—4. Unforgiven
4/6 Western fan and Sutter Estate barmaid Heather looks for a widower's first love.
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05:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Careerism
3/4 Alexei reveals the surprising reason he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990s.
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