Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Jane Rogers - The Testament of Jessie Lamb—Episode 1
1/5 Can teenager Jessie Lamb save humanity after an attack of biological terrorism.
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00:15
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—Allergy
1/5 Caledonian creepiness, as Elspeth Davie spins a strange yarn of ovulatory revenge.
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00:30
A Good Read—Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins discuss books by Asne Seierstad, Jane Austen and Eric Carle.
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01:00
Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
1/6 Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
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01:30
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Why Eric Carle's classic children's book has remained a firm favourite.
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02:00
Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go—Episode 6
6/10 The students try to adjust to life after Hailsham and discover more about their origins.
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02:15
Cosmic Quest—A Star Is Born
26/30 Heather Couper looks at William Herschel's discovery of infrared radiation in 1800.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 1. It's a Boy!
1/20 At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost?
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02:45
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 1
1/5 The George Inn's early incarnation as a lawless Southwark drinking den.
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03:00
Plantagenet—Series 3, Richard III - The Three Brothers
3/3 The fight for the English throne sees Plantagenet rule end in the mud of Bosworth field.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 7
7/8 Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton
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04:30
Living with Betty—Episode 3
3/6 Harold gets caught with Betty as the East End meets Cheshire.
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05:00
Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Line of Communication
2/6 The cunning rogue has stowed away in a removal van to follow the family to London.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 3
3/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Tony Hawks and Andy Hamilton.
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Morning
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06:00
Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
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06:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
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07:00
1834—London
5/6 Trapped in Macclesfield in 1834, Jason heads to London but is waylaid by a highwayman.
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07:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
6/7 Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
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08:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 5
5/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis recap the week with help from Lucy Porter and Kae Kurd.
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09:30
The Small World of Dominic Holland—Growing Up
1/6 The comedian chronicles his life from childhood to fatherhood.
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10:00
Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—1. The Young Lady in Black
1/4 Jealousies and rivalries - as Mrs Oliphant returns to focus on Phoebe Beecham's family.
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11:00
Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
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11:15
Drama on 4—Annie Caulfield - Dusty Won't Play
Dusty Springfield tours South Africa in 1964 but refuses to play segregated audiences.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
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13:00
Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
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13:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
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14:00
Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go—Episode 7
7/10 The students make a trip to Norfolk in search of answers.
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14:15
Cosmic Quest—The Life and Death of Stars
27/30 Heather Couper looks at research that shows stars are like controlled nuclear explosions.
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14:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 2. Florence Wants Her Mother
2/20 Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 2
2/5 The George enters literary history with the publication of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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15:00
Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—1. The Young Lady in Black
1/4 Jealousies and rivalries - as Mrs Oliphant returns to focus on Phoebe Beecham's family.
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16:00
Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Lloyd Langford, Holly Walsh, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes.
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16:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
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17:00
1834—London
5/6 Trapped in Macclesfield in 1834, Jason heads to London but is waylaid by a highwayman.
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17:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
6/7 Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
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Evening
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18:00
Jane Rogers - The Testament of Jessie Lamb—Episode 2
2/5 When Jessie's world begins to fall apart, she realises it is time to take action.
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18:15
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Swans
2/5 Paint shop staff become melancholic when they start seeing mortality in a row of houses.
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18:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Nick Wisdom
Norman Wisdom's son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous funny father.
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19:00
The Ken Dodd Show—From 31/05/1964
Doddy visits the Diddy Shop, Digme-in-the-Ribs and introduces the world's worst tax evader
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—That's My Pigeon
A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap.
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20:00
Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
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20:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
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21:00
Rose Tremain—Ice Dancing
A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her.
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21:15
Drama on 4—Annie Caulfield - Dusty Won't Play
Dusty Springfield tours South Africa in 1964 but refuses to play segregated audiences.
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22:00
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
6/7 Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
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22:30
Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Golliwog
1/4 Should the golliwog be reclaimed or consigned to the dustbin of history?
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23:00
Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Intrepid heroes battle evil forces for the Sword of Asnagar.
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23:30
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Featuring an array of comic characters, including a fame-hungry celebrity mother.
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Late
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00:00
Jane Rogers - The Testament of Jessie Lamb—Episode 2
2/5 When Jessie's world begins to fall apart, she realises it is time to take action.
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00:15
A Collection of Bones by Elspeth Davie—The Swans
2/5 Paint shop staff become melancholic when they start seeing mortality in a row of houses.
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00:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Nick Wisdom
Norman Wisdom's son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous funny father.
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01:00
Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
2/6 Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
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01:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
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02:00
Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go—Episode 7
7/10 The students make a trip to Norfolk in search of answers.
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02:15
Cosmic Quest—The Life and Death of Stars
27/30 Heather Couper looks at research that shows stars are like controlled nuclear explosions.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 2. Florence Wants Her Mother
2/20 Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 2
2/5 The George enters literary history with the publication of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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03:00
Phoebe Junior by Margaret Oliphant—1. The Young Lady in Black
1/4 Jealousies and rivalries - as Mrs Oliphant returns to focus on Phoebe Beecham's family.
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04:00
Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Gyles Brandreth welcomes Lloyd Langford, Holly Walsh, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes.
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04:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
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05:00
1834—London
5/6 Trapped in Macclesfield in 1834, Jason heads to London but is waylaid by a highwayman.
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05:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, A Different Direction
6/7 Ed resolves to take the step of introducing Maggie to his children.
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