Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 3
3/5 Ambassador B is about to be disarmed in a way she never dreamed of.
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00:15
Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—3. Mr Gray's Folly
3/5 An unsightly building in the grounds of a country house has an ancient irresistible secret
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00:30
The Tingle Factor—Dudley Moore
The comedian talks to Jeremy Nicholas about the music that stirs his emotions.
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01:00
Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 1. The Stockbroker's Clerk
1/7 Can the sleuth help a man who has received a rather curious offer?
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01:30
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Vigdis Finnbogadottir
Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—John le CarrΓ© - A Delicate Truth, Breaking Every Rule
3/10 Trying to uncover the truth, Toby Bell takes an irrevocable step.
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02:15
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 3
3/10 Marina Warner enters the magical worlds of the fairy tale.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 3
3/25 With no more loans, Little Nell's grandfather is agitated. But who betrayed him?
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02:45
Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Seeking God
8/10 Can the search for God help to provide an answer?
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03:00
Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber
Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad.
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04:00
Many a Slip—From 30/05/1978
Roy Plomley chairs the quiz in which contestants vie with each other to spot the mistakes.
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04:30
The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 A mood ring and piercings - sketch comedy with a mature edge.
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05:00
The Architects—Series 1, Fracking Hell
2/4 Brutalist Sir Lucien's staff are left to juggle ambition, principles and scary Americans.
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05:30
Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, Money
4/4 As civilization collapses, Bridget Christie embarks on a comic quest for her Shangri-La.
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Morning
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06:00
Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
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06:30
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
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06:57
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Gemma Cairney's Hero - Una Marson
Gemma Cairney's archives hero is Una Marson, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's first black female programme maker.
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07:00
Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Daniel and Lucy hire Nigel the builder to prepare for the new baby.
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07:30
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
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08:00
Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7
7/13 Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening?
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan
11/27 Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.
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09:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
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09:30
The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
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09:57
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Shazia Mirza's Hero - Joan Rivers
Shazia Mirza's hero from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives, US comedian Joan Rivers.
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10:00
Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1
1/2 Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.
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11:00
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers
Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
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11:15
Lucy Catherine - A Tender Prayer
As their relationship falters, Travis and Jen a take funny and dark adventure.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7
7/13 Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening?
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan
11/27 Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.
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13:00
Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
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13:30
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—John le CarrΓ© - A Delicate Truth, Hard Evidence
4/10 His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now?
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14:15
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 4
4/10 Marina identifies real people and places believed to have inspired the Grimms' collection.
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14:30
Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 4
4/25 With Kit banished from the shop, he must set about finding other employment.
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14:45
Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Obstacles to Truth
9/10 Can reason and belief exist in the same answer?
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14:57
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Shazia Mirza's Hero - Kate Adie
Shazia Mirza's hero from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives, former chief news correspondent Kate Adie.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1
1/2 Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.
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16:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
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16:30
The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
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16:57
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Angela Barnes's Hero - Linda Smith
Angela Barnes's hero from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives, comedian Linda Smith.
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17:00
Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Daniel and Lucy hire Nigel the builder to prepare for the new baby.
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17:30
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
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17:57
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—08/03/2018
Gemma Cairney's hero from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives, musician Erykah Badu.
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Evening
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18:00
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
4/5 Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
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18:15
Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones
4/5 Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes
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18:30
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Sentimental Journey: Barbara Castle
Arthur Smith joins political veteran Barbara Castle in recalling Pontefract.
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19:00
Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 7
7/13 Can Kate and George organise baby Helen's christening?
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 6, Sale of Manhattan
11/27 Neddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim it.
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20:00
Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
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20:30
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
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21:00
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers
Jane Garvey asks if Annie Nightingale has paved the way for other women DJs.
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21:15
Lucy Catherine - A Tender Prayer
As their relationship falters, Travis and Jen a take funny and dark adventure.
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22:00
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
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22:30
Newsjack—Series 18, Episode 5
5/6 Angela Barnes hosts the show that anyone can write for.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Eleanor Tiernan 2/2
Athena Kugblenu is joined by Eleanor Tiernan.
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23:00
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Masala FM
Is the London Asian radio station about to lose its star presenter?
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23:30
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—The Hudson and Pepperdine Show
Nostalgia is all the rage this week, as an escaping PoW drops in and out.
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Late
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00:00
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 4
4/5 Landing on an unknown rock, Ambassador B gets a cheery welcome - and handcuffs.
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00:15
Five Ghost Stories by John Connolly—4. The Ritual of the Bones
4/5 Jenkins is intimidated by the traditions of his school. Especially one with bones in boxes
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00:30
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Sentimental Journey: Barbara Castle
Arthur Smith joins political veteran Barbara Castle in recalling Pontefract.
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01:00
Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 2, 2. The Naval Treaty
2/7 Can the detective prevent the ruin of Dr Watson's friend?
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01:30
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Shukria Barakzai
Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—John le CarrΓ© - A Delicate Truth, Hard Evidence
4/10 His worst suspicions confirmed, who can Toby trust now?
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02:15
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 4
4/10 Marina identifies real people and places believed to have inspired the Grimms' collection.
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02:30
Charles Dickens—The Old Curiosity Shop, Episode 4
4/25 With Kit banished from the shop, he must set about finding other employment.
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02:45
Leo Tolstoy - A Confession—Obstacles to Truth
9/10 Can reason and belief exist in the same answer?
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03:00
Classic Serial—Dostoyevsky - The Russian Gambler, Episode 1
1/2 Ed Stoppard plays an obsessive pianist in a modern-day take on Dostoevsky's classic.
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04:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Russell Kane, Josie Long, Alun Cochrane and Milton Jones devise the panel show's rounds.
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04:30
The Inimitable Jeeves—The Metropolitan Touch
8/10 Bingo is in love again, so Bertie and his valet are summoned to help.
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05:00
Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Daniel and Lucy hire Nigel the builder to prepare for the new baby.
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05:30
International Women's Day on 4 Extra—Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice
Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the true story of the search for her birth mother.
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