Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Mystery Playhouse—No 17 by E. Nesbit
Can anyone explain the strange happenings taking place in room 17 of a provincial hotel?
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00:15
The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—3. Return at Dusk
Can a soldier overcome a terrible fear - not of battle, but of a terrifying visitor?
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00:30
Bookclub at 20—Lionel Shriver on Matthew Kneale's English Passengers
4/5 Lionel Shriver remembers appearing on Bookclub with her novel We Need to Talk About Kevin.
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01:00
The Candle of Darkness—4. The Latest Victim
4/6 Steve Gardiner witnesses the latest deadly attack and hears the victim's dying words.
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01:30
Smash Hit of 1453
Rainer Hersch investigates the catchiest song in the 15th century and its revival today.
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02:00
F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 4
4/5 John wants to elope with Kismine. Can he escape the fate of all visitors to Percy's home?
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02:15
On Your Bike—Rise and Fall
9/10 How increasing prosperity and car ownership challenged the bicycle's popularity in the 60s
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 4
4/5 With Sally gone, Thomas wants answers and he forces Cormick to admit the truth.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 4
4/5 A visit to a carpet shop and a history lesson, both ancient and modern.
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03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—12-16 March 1918
Set in the week in 1918 when the Times published details for women registering to vote.
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04:00
Funny You Should Ask—From 20/08/1979
Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Barry Cryer, Sid Colin and John Junkin.
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04:30
Alison and Maud—Series 1, The Unmentionable
5/6 A nasty moment for Bernard in the granny flat, or is the landladies' daddy only joking?
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
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05:30
Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
6/6 Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.
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Morning
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06:00
The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
5/6 An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
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06:30
The Doll's House
A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
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07:00
Minor Adjustment—Foetal Attraction
6/6 Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.
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07:30
Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
1/2 Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
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08:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
5/13 The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
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08:30
Marking Monkhouse—Mixed Doubles
Fun and games in SW19 from the pens of Monkhouse and Goodwin. Stars Cyril Fletcher.
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09:00
The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
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09:30
Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
1/4 Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
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10:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—19-23 March 1918
Set in Folkestone, in the week in 1918 when the greatest German offensive began.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Mark Billingham: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, and The Story Collider
Crime writer Mark Billingham joins Peter McHugh to recommend his favourite podcasts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
5/13 The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
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12:30
Marking Monkhouse—Mixed Doubles
Fun and games in SW19 from the pens of Monkhouse and Goodwin. Stars Cyril Fletcher.
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13:00
The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
5/6 An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
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13:30
The Doll's House
A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
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14:00
F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 5
5/5 Can John and Kismine escape as Percy's hidden family estate falls under attack?
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14:15
On Your Bike—Renaissance
10/10 How innovations in design and changing social tastes mean the bike is back in fashion.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 5
5/5 The police catch up with Cormick, but another discovery is made on Aonach Hourn.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 5
5/5 The author recalls seeing Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film Cleopatra.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—19-23 March 1918
Set in Folkestone, in the week in 1918 when the greatest German offensive began.
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16:00
The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
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16:30
Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
1/4 Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
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17:00
Minor Adjustment—Foetal Attraction
6/6 Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.
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17:30
Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
1/2 Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
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Evening
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18:00
Ted Willis - And No Birds Sing
Philip is quietly reading at home, but a knock on his door may change his life forever.
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18:15
The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—4. The Work of Evil
Can a sceptical academic resist reading a book that curses anyone that dares open it?
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18:30
Bookclub at 20—Elif Shafak on Toni Morrison's Beloved
5/5 Elif Shafak introduces her own favourite programme from the Bookclub archive.
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19:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 5
5/13 The history of transport, and Prof Prune's adventures continue as he hunts for a lost city
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19:30
Marking Monkhouse—Mixed Doubles
Fun and games in SW19 from the pens of Monkhouse and Goodwin. Stars Cyril Fletcher.
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20:00
The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
5/6 An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
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20:30
The Doll's House
A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Mark Billingham: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, and The Story Collider
Crime writer Mark Billingham joins Peter McHugh to recommend his favourite podcasts.
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22:00
Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
1/2 Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
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22:30
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, Carol Goes Swimming
2/6 Lorraine Ashbourne is Carol, in Jenny Eclair's story about a lifesaving friendship.
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22:45
Nurse—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 The funny, sad and bewildering interactions of a community psychiatric nurse's rounds.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Tom Basden 1/3
Arthur Smith is joined by Tom Basden.
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23:00
Spike Milligan - Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall—Episode 8
8/8 The troops endure a troublesome sea journey before arriving at Algiers.
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23:30
Innes Own World—Episode 1
1/4 Neil Innes ruminates wryly on the nature of civilisation.
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Late
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00:00
Ted Willis - And No Birds Sing
Philip is quietly reading at home, but a knock on his door may change his life forever.
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00:15
The Strange and The Sinister by William Croft Dickinson—4. The Work of Evil
Can a sceptical academic resist reading a book that curses anyone that dares open it?
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00:30
Bookclub at 20—Elif Shafak on Toni Morrison's Beloved
5/5 Elif Shafak introduces her own favourite programme from the Bookclub archive.
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01:00
The Candle of Darkness—5. The Angry Mob
5/6 An angry mob turns on Jimmy as Delia implicates him.
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01:30
The Doll's House
A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
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02:00
F Scott Fitzgerald - The Diamond as Big as the Ritz—Episode 5
5/5 Can John and Kismine escape as Percy's hidden family estate falls under attack?
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02:15
On Your Bike—Renaissance
10/10 How innovations in design and changing social tastes mean the bike is back in fashion.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 5
5/5 The police catch up with Cormick, but another discovery is made on Aonach Hourn.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Peter Stothard - Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra, Episode 5
5/5 The author recalls seeing Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film Cleopatra.
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03:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—19-23 March 1918
Set in Folkestone, in the week in 1918 when the greatest German offensive began.
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04:00
The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
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04:30
Chambers—Series 3, Rent Arrears
1/4 Ruth fakes a family for a client and John Fuller-Carp fiddles the books.
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05:00
Minor Adjustment—Foetal Attraction
6/6 Sarah wants a third child. Richard suggests a holiday might be more fun.
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05:30
Ashley Blaker's Goyish Guide To Judaism—Episode 1
1/2 Stand-up comedy special from Britain's only ultra-Orthodox Jewish comedian.
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