Schedule
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Early
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00:00
James Follett - Rules of Asylum—Episode 3
3/3 How did Valery escape? Will Suskin ever uncover the truth? Political thriller.
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00:30
Great Lives—Eduardo Paolozzi
Restaurateur Antonio Carluccio nominates the Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
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01:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 1. Murder Is Child's Play
1/2 Rival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award.
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01:30
The Matter of the North—Invasion: Vikings and Normans
3/10 Melvyn Bragg on the invasions of the north of England by Vikings and Norsemen.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 4
4/15 Merivel accepts a lift in Louise de Flamanville's coach, but finds more than he bargained.
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02:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—African Accents
Lenny Henry on the blossoming of new black British theatrical voices with roots in Africa.
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02:30
Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—4. Protestor
4/5 Lionel and Olivia are loved-up, while an animal rights protestor interrupts the shoot.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 4
4/5 On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape straight ahead.
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03:00
Peter Tinniswood—The Governor's Consort
Lady Edith's life-changing boat ride to the South Atlantic.
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04:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Adam Hart-Davis
3/6 Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself. With Sue Perkins.
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04:30
PG Wodehouse—What Ho! Jeeves: Joy in the Morning, Jeeves Sails into Action
7/7 Furious Uncle Percy gets trapped and Bertie tries to avoid arrest. With Richard Briers.
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Against her better judgement, Jan has dinner with her ex-husband.
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05:30
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Janice Connolly and Nick Owen
2/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Janice Connolly and Nick Owen to share their secret obsessions.
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Morning
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06:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
2/2 When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
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06:30
The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
4/10 Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
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07:00
London Calling—The Great Race
4/4 The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
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07:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
2/3 Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
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08:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
12/13 A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
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08:30
Listen to Les—From 17/03/1985
Lugubrious Les with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art.
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09:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
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09:30
After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
5/8 Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
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10:00
Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys
Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
12/13 A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
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12:30
Listen to Les—From 17/03/1985
Lugubrious Les with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art.
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13:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
2/2 When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
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13:30
The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
4/10 Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 5
5/15 Physician, father and part-time fool, Merivel rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold.
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14:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Post-Black
Lenny Henry talks to Steve McQueen, the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar.
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14:30
Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—5. Tragedy
5/5 Cardew heads back to the shoot, and an error of judgement results in a tragic death.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 5
5/5 The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.
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15:00
Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
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16:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
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16:30
After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
5/8 Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
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17:00
London Calling—The Great Race
4/4 The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
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17:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
2/3 Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
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Evening
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18:00
The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
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18:30
Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (A-Side)
1/12 Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens.
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19:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 7, Episode 12
12/13 A complete guide to the aristocracy, and the hunt for the Time Trousers goes Down Under.
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19:30
Listen to Les—From 17/03/1985
Lugubrious Les with a tale of when the worm turned, and Cosmo discusses modern art.
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20:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
2/2 When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
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20:30
The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
4/10 Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys
Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts.
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22:00
Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
2/3 Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
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22:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—Alice Fraser 1/3
Arthur Smith is joined by Alice Fraser.
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22:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ New Comedy Awards—2018, Heat 5 - Cardiff
5/9 The fifth heat of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ New Comedy Award 2018, hosted by Mike Bobbins.
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23:30
Chain Reaction—Series 5, Eddie Izzard interviews Alastair Campbell
4/6 The stand-up comic interviews the political spin doctor in the tag-team talk show.
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Late
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00:00
The Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut
The dilemmas facing scientists over discovering how to manufacture happiness.
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00:30
Mastertapes—Series 3, Robbie Williams (A-Side)
1/12 Robbie Williams talks to John Wilson about his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens.
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01:00
Boxer and Doberman—Series 2, 2. The Black Widow
2/2 When Bob Boxer falls for a TV presenter, his partner Shona Doberman grows suspicious.
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01:30
The Matter of the North—The Rebellious Tongues of the North
4/10 Melvyn Bragg on the the turbulent years of rebellion which swept the north of England.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 5
5/15 Physician, father and part-time fool, Merivel rescues a bear and returns to Bidnold.
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02:15
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Post-Black
Lenny Henry talks to Steve McQueen, the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar.
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02:30
Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—5. Tragedy
5/5 Cardew heads back to the shoot, and an error of judgement results in a tragic death.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 5
5/5 The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.
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03:00
Nigel Planer - On the Ceiling
Two fresco plasterers get on with preparing the Sistine Chapel for boss man Michelangelo.
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
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04:30
After Henry—Series 4, Little Women
5/8 Sarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
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05:00
London Calling—The Great Race
4/4 The Oxford versus Cambridge boat race proves to be a technical challenge.
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05:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Truth
2/3 Richard Wilson realises it's no good being Mr Nice Guy. He's got to tell the truth.
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