Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Edgar Allan Poe—The Gold Bug
The famous tale of piracy and slavery by the American master of suspense.
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01:00
Jo Clifford - Five Days Which Changed Everything (Omnibus)
John and Susie find that over just a few days, their world is turned upside down.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Jo Wood
The former wife of Ronnie Wood chooses music by Miriam Makeba and the Rolling Stones.
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02:15
Down Your Way—Anita Roddick in Littlehampton
The Body Shop founder explores her home seaside town, from school days to sand dunes.
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03:00
Charles Parker Prize—2018
Sara Parker introduces and meets the winners of the Best Student Radio Feature prizes.
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04:00
Inspector Morse—The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn
Inspector Morse tackles the murder of an invigilator in a foreign exam syndicate.
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05:30
Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester—The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Arrival in America
4/6 Michael Bentine remembers RAF adventures and how Ed Sullivan saved him from the FBI.
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Morning
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06:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
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07:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Pubs and Parents
1/6 Don't panic! Memories of the Dad's Army star.
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07:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
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08:00
The Clitheroe Kid—Storm in a Test Tube
Can the cheeky schoolboy find the room to indulge his dangerous passion for chemistry?
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08:30
Take It From Here—From 21/03/1956
The Count of Monte Cristo's rude interruption, and Ron and Eth's new words in The Glums.
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09:00
Where the Line Is Drawn (Omnibus)
Raja Shehadeh reflects on a friendship forged over 40 years on the Israel-Palestine border
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10:10
The Listening Project—Suzanne and Julie - Rustic Rites
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about May Queens and the meaning of May Day traditions (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Designing Minds, Eve Stewart
From Mantovani to Pulp, the BAFTA-winning production designer shares her castaway choices.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Surviving Being Human
8/9 Meg Bowles introduces stories about how we deal with rejection, failure and embarrassment.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Clitheroe Kid—Storm in a Test Tube
Can the cheeky schoolboy find the room to indulge his dangerous passion for chemistry?
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12:30
Take It From Here—From 21/03/1956
The Count of Monte Cristo's rude interruption, and Ron and Eth's new words in The Glums.
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13:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
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14:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Pubs and Parents
1/6 Don't panic! Memories of the Dad's Army star.
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14:30
Clock Dance by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 It is 1967 and 11-year-old Willa has to deal with a domestic crisis.
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15:45
Stephen Fry on the Phone—The Chips Inside Smartphones
5/5 Meet the pioneers who designed small silicon chips, a perfect size for pocket-sized phones
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16:00
Stephen Fagan - The Intersection
An awkward reunion between father and son. Drama with John le Mesurier.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry of Gold and Angels 1/2 San Francisco
Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, San Franciscan Kim Shuck presents the poetry of her city.
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17:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
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Evening
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18:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
5/5 When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
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18:45
Short Stories by LP Hartley—5. The Price of the Absolute
5/5 A man inherits some objects, but will he be able to control the events they set in motion?
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, Surviving Being Human
8/9 Meg Bowles introduces stories about how we deal with rejection, failure and embarrassment.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Foreign Fare
David Attenborough explores the natural history of potatoes, peppers and artichokes.
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20:00
Where the Line Is Drawn (Omnibus)
Raja Shehadeh reflects on a friendship forged over 40 years on the Israel-Palestine border
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21:10
The Listening Project—Suzanne and Julie - Rustic Rites
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about May Queens and the meaning of May Day traditions (R)
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Designing Minds, Eve Stewart
From Mantovani to Pulp, the BAFTA-winning production designer shares her castaway choices.
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22:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
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22:30
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Anidara
4/6 Brian Gulliver tells of his adventures in Anidara, where he finds himself put out to stud.
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23:00
Cabin Pressure—Series 5, Zurich, Part 2
2/2 As the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret?
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23:30
At Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ with the Snails—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Alex is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice when his mum thinks she is pregnant.
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Late
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00:00
Elizabeth Gaskell - Curious, If True—The Grey Woman
5/5 When a miller's daughter marries a nobleman, it is the start of a terrifying adventure.
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00:45
Short Stories by LP Hartley—5. The Price of the Absolute
5/5 A man inherits some objects, but will he be able to control the events they set in motion?
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01:00
Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street Omnibus—Episode 2
2/2 Muriel Hammond's journey to womanhood and independence in 1900s Yorkshire.
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02:15
Clive Dunn - Definitely Dunn—Pubs and Parents
1/6 Don't panic! Memories of the Dad's Army star.
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02:30
Clock Dance by Anne Tyler (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 It is 1967 and 11-year-old Willa has to deal with a domestic crisis.
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03:45
Stephen Fry on the Phone—The Chips Inside Smartphones
5/5 Meet the pioneers who designed small silicon chips, a perfect size for pocket-sized phones
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04:00
Stephen Fagan - The Intersection
An awkward reunion between father and son. Drama with John le Mesurier.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry of Gold and Angels 1/2 San Francisco
Introduced by poet Daljit Nagra, San Franciscan Kim Shuck presents the poetry of her city.
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05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping.
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