Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Paradise Lost in Cyberspace—Episode 6
6/6 The future of the OAPs, and indeed the whole of civilisation, hangs in the balance.
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00:30
A Good Read—Bob Worcester & Martin Newell
Bob Worcester and Martin Newell discuss books by Virginia Woolf and Jeremy Paxman.
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01:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Missing Detective
1/5 Unexpectedly promoted after his boss's disappearance, Charles Unwin begins his search.
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01:30
The Brixmis Story
The Brixmis officer spies in uniform were the unsung heroes of the Cold War.
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02:00
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 1
1/5 A young dreamer fantasises about a more exciting life.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Signals of Growth
Uncovering the elusive ways plants move and respond to their surroundings.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Jones - What Would Elizabeth Bennet Do?, Darcy
1/5 James, inspired by Austen, plots how to win his girlfriend back.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 1
1/5 The story of Isabella Robinson's sensational divorce case in the 1850s.
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03:00
Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 1
1/2 Elinor and Marianne try to make a new life for themselves at Barton Cottage.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Terence Rattigan
4/6 The guest panellists are former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion and author Sue Limb.
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04:30
North East of Eden—Voyage of the Bobby Vee
3/6 Marcia is bored on the island. Will joining the lifeboat crew help liven things up?
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05:00
On the Rocks—Series 1, Barter
4/4 Morwenna is trying to improve herself, and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 3
3/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and John Finnemore join chairman Jack Dee.
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Morning
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06:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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06:30
The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
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07:00
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
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07:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
2/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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08:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
6/8 Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Series 17, 14/07/2017
The topical satirical show returns for some post-election skewering.
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09:30
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Families and Relationships
1/6 The sofa-bound daytime presenters look at families and relationships.
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10:00
Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 2
2/2 Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
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11:00
Five Stories by Rose Tremain—Loves Me, Loves Me Not
2/5 Sixty years ago, Frank's romantic hopes were dashed on a New York quayside.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Jonathan Myerson - Do You Know Who Wrote This?
The Veracity Virus breaks out in Jonathan Myerson's comedy about internet fakery.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
6/8 Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
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13:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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13:30
The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
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14:00
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
2/5 Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
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14:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Jones - What Would Elizabeth Bennet Do?, Charlotte Lucas
2/5 Rosie Cavaliero stars as a modern day Charlotte Lucas.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 2
2/5 Isabella Robinson cements her friendship with Edward Lane.
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15:00
Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 2
2/2 Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
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16:00
Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
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16:30
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Families and Relationships
1/6 The sofa-bound daytime presenters look at families and relationships.
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17:00
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
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17:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
2/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
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18:00
Ben Moor - Undone—Series 3, Unalike
1/6 Edna Turner has just saved the worlds - again. Can she kick back and enjoy summer?
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18:30
Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton
Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.
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19:00
Steptoe and Son—Series 6, Porn Yesterday
6/8 Harold is aghast when he sees 'What the Butler Saw'. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—The Bigger the Better
A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn.
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20:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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20:30
The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
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21:00
Five Stories by Rose Tremain—Loves Me, Loves Me Not
2/5 Sixty years ago, Frank's romantic hopes were dashed on a New York quayside.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Jonathan Myerson - Do You Know Who Wrote This?
The Veracity Virus breaks out in Jonathan Myerson's comedy about internet fakery.
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22:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
2/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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22:30
The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 A dodgy alarm system doesn't help museum cleaner Eva's wedding day nerves.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Angela Barnes 1/2
Tonight Jake Yapp chats to Angela Barnes.
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23:00
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—September and October
5/6 The satirist dips into the private journals, as autumn brings gloom for Sylvia Plath.
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23:30
Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Graham gives the shock news that a new member of the team is joining them.
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23:45
Tina C—Tina C's Tiny Island Tour, Wales
4/4 Arriving in Cardiff, the country singer has a very special announcement to make.
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Late
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00:00
Ben Moor - Undone—Series 3, Unalike
1/6 Edna Turner has just saved the worlds - again. Can she kick back and enjoy summer?
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00:30
Sounds Natural—Frank Thornton
Actor Frank Thornton talks about his fascination for birds with Derek Jones.
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01:00
Jedediah Berry - The Manual of Detection—The Museum Coffin
2/5 Investigator Charles Unwin finds his boss's disappearance is linked to a mystery corpse.
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01:30
The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.
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02:00
Keith Waterhouse - Billy Liar—Episode 2
2/5 Billy is engaged to two girls in his Yorkshire home town, but imagines escaping to London.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Jones - What Would Elizabeth Bennet Do?, Charlotte Lucas
2/5 Rosie Cavaliero stars as a modern day Charlotte Lucas.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 2
2/5 Isabella Robinson cements her friendship with Edward Lane.
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03:00
Jane Austen - Sense and Sensibility—Episode 2
2/2 Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
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04:00
Whispers—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Gyles Brandreth quizzes Anthony Holden, Stella Duffy, Lynne Truss and Rowan Pelling.
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04:30
Life, Death and Sex with Mike and Sue—Series 1, Families and Relationships
1/6 The sofa-bound daytime presenters look at families and relationships.
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05:00
Mr Finchley Goes to Paris—Episode 1
1/6 The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
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05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
2/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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