Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton
A less than merry gravedigger is persuaded to change his ways.
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00:30
The Spirit of the House
A couple hear disembodied voices in their new home. How long will they be able to remain?
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01:00
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 3
3/4 Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.
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02:15
Maeve Binchy - Christmas Present
A young boy spots a simple way of showing a family the true magic of Christmas Day.
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02:30
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—Episode 2
2/2 With her thoughts still on an ageing rocker, Eleanor lets the bubbles go to her head.
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03:45
The Snowman
Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
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04:00
Saturday Drama—The Red Shoes
Karen's heart is set on some magic red shoes that she cannot resist, whatever the cost.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—What the Donkey Saw: UA Fanthorpe's Christmas Poems
Poet Daljit Nagra selects 'What the Donkey Saw' - UA Fanthorpe's Christmas poems.
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05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, My Kinda Town
1/6 Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate.
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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
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06:30
An Alternative Christmas
Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
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07:00
Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
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07:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
11/20 Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
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08:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance
17/26 Mainwaring realises Corporal Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.
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09:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
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09:30
Living with Betty—Episode 6
6/6 Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
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10:00
Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
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10:30
Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
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11:00
Ballet Stories—Swan Lake by Elizabeth Buchan
1/5 A prince's first taste of love is a midnight encounter with a swan-woman.
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11:15
Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Remarkable Performance of Mr Frederick Merridew
1/4 A night at the music hall ends in death, as Holmes is engaged by a most unexpected client.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
11/20 Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
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12:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance
17/26 Mainwaring realises Corporal Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.
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13:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
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13:30
An Alternative Christmas
Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
1/5 A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs.
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14:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Gossips and Goodfellows
1/15 Dr Thomas Dixon compares social networks in the 16th century with those of today.
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14:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 16. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless and Hopeless
16/20 Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to?
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14:45
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—1. Early Years
1/5 How a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
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15:00
Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
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15:30
Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
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16:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
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16:30
Living with Betty—Episode 6
6/6 Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
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17:00
Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
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17:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
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Evening
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18:00
Good Omens—1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
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18:30
A Good Read—Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord
Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Hancock's Happy Christmas
11/20 Christmas spirit is in short supply in the Hancock household. Starring Tony Hancock.
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19:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, High Finance
17/26 Mainwaring realises Corporal Jones's money troubles involve the whole platoon.
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20:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
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20:30
An Alternative Christmas
Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
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21:00
Ballet Stories—Swan Lake by Elizabeth Buchan
1/5 A prince's first taste of love is a midnight encounter with a swan-woman.
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21:15
Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Remarkable Performance of Mr Frederick Merridew
1/4 A night at the music hall ends in death, as Holmes is engaged by a most unexpected client.
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22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
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22:30
Absolute Power—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Can spin kings Prentiss McCabe turn a failed novelist into a best seller?
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23:00
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2017, Episode 1
1/2 A look at the world of politics and media with a little bit of tinsel to lighten the gloom
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23:30
The Museum of Everything—Series 2, The Dig
2/6 Drop in on a 'live' archaeology excavation, and visit a very liberal safari park.
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Late
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00:00
Good Omens—1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
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00:30
A Good Read—Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord
Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord are Sue MacGregor's book discussion guests.
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01:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 4. In Which Sir Graham Is Surprised
4/8 A dead man's watch chain leads Paul and Steve to the San Chow Chinese restaurant.
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01:30
An Alternative Christmas
Reverend Richard Coles revives a treasure trove of Alternative Christmas recordings.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
1/5 A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs.
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02:15
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Gossips and Goodfellows
1/15 Dr Thomas Dixon compares social networks in the 16th century with those of today.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son, 16. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔless and Hopeless
16/20 Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to?
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02:45
The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi—1. Early Years
1/5 How a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
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03:00
Joe Mahon - A Christmas Story
A widower spreads festive cheer in his local, ageing community. With Michael Gormely.
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03:30
Max Hillman - Christmas Shopping
When two strangers meet while Christmas shopping, the odds seem stacked against romance.
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04:00
The 99p Challenge—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 Sue Perkins hosts the panel show with Armando Iannucci, Simon Pegg, Marcus Brigstocke.
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04:30
Living with Betty—Episode 6
6/6 Betty's ex-husband turns up unexpectedly and Bill is concerned
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05:00
Winston—Winston Comes to Town, Easy to Love
5/6 The old rogue's newfound wealth goes to his head, and what is to be done about Father?
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game.
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