Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Hordes of the Things—1. The Prophecy is Cast
1/4 The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Epic Tolkien parody starring Patrick Magee.
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00:30
A Good Read—Michael Dobbs & Antony Beevor
Sue MacGregor, Michael Dobbs and Antony Beevor discuss favourite books.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 1, 6. The Chest of Silver
The gentleman thief shows his accomplice how an inside job at a bank is really done.
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01:30
The Matter of the North—Northern Power: Speaking From the North
10/10 Melvyn Bragg on 'speaking from the north' and what the future might hold for the north.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 11
11/15 Merivel has sought out the beguiling Louise de Flamanville. Can she offer him solace?
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02:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Penny Black
6/15 Dominic Sandbrook looks at the arrival of Universal Penny Postage in 1840.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 1
1/5 A lifelong friend discovers Jane may have been murdered and begins to present her case.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 1
1/5 The writer, director and maverick's life, from Gants Hills to repertory theatre.
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03:00
JB Priestley - Lost Empires—1. Overtures and Beginners
1/3 Richard Herncastle leaves his dead-end job to join his uncle's music hall act.
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04:00
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Milton Jones, Susie Dent, Alun Cochrane and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
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04:30
Spangles 'n' Tights—A Folk Song for Europe
3/5 Dublin's theatrical costumiers get involved in rivalry between two Lancashire clog troupes
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05:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Horses
2/4 Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 1
Nicholas Parsons chairs, with Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons.
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Morning
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06:00
VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
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06:30
For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
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07:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Spring Awakening
3/6 A Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge.
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07:30
Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
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08:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
3/6 The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play
A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants.
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09:00
Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 4
4/5 A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
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09:30
Any Other Business—Episode 5
5/6 The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
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10:00
JB Priestley - Lost Empires—2. First Night
2/3 'On the halls' in 1913. Richard gets closer to Nancy, but Burrard's fears deepen.
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11:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
2/5 An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
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11:15
Drama on 4—DJ Britton - When Greed Becomes Hunger, The Pen
2/2 Three years after the collapse of the food market, Phil and Sian attempt to make amends.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
3/6 The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play
A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants.
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13:00
VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
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13:30
For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 12
12/15 In England, Merivel faces the music, fights a duel, and ponders on death and marriage.
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14:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Business Post
7/15 Thanks to cheap postage, businesses could advertise and interact with people more directly
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 2
2/5 Jane and Anne suspect adultery in the Austen family. Anne feels compelled to take action.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 2
2/5 Campbell's disastrous experience at the Royal Court Theatre shapes his career.
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15:00
JB Priestley - Lost Empires—2. First Night
2/3 'On the halls' in 1913. Richard gets closer to Nancy, but Burrard's fears deepen.
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16:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Haynes, McCandless, Crystal
4/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Natalie Haynes, David McCandless and David Crystal.
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16:30
Any Other Business—Episode 5
5/6 The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
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17:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Spring Awakening
3/6 A Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge.
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17:30
Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
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Evening
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18:00
Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
2/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
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18:30
Meet the Parents—Series 3, AL Kennedy
2/3 Author AL Kennedy talks to her mother about life, literature and Shakespeare.
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19:00
The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter—Series 1, The Picture
3/6 The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Horse Play
A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants.
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20:00
VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
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20:30
For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
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21:00
Carys Bray - Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Sweet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
2/5 An old German woman builds a gingerbread house at the edge of a village.
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21:15
Drama on 4—DJ Britton - When Greed Becomes Hunger, The Pen
2/2 Three years after the collapse of the food market, Phil and Sian attempt to make amends.
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22:00
Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
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22:30
Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—3. British Culture
3/4 Paul tests the audience on their knowledge of British newspapers, TV, art and film.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Sara Barron. 1/2
Jessica Fostekew chats to stand-up comic and New York storytelling queen Sara Barron.
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23:00
Revolting People—Series 1, Even More Storm Clouds
3/6 Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'.
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23:30
Inside Alan Francis—Episode 1
1/4 Alan has done something to annoy his girlfriend Jane, but cannot remember what it is.
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Late
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00:00
Hordes of the Things—2. The Forces Gather
2/4 The epic Tolkien parody sees Agar the hero get an ear-bashing from his mum.
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00:30
Meet the Parents—Series 3, AL Kennedy
2/3 Author AL Kennedy talks to her mother about life, literature and Shakespeare.
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01:00
VI Warshawski—Deadlock, 1. A Hero's Death
1/6 When her cousin is killed, the private eye wants answers.
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01:30
For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 12
12/15 In England, Merivel faces the music, fights a duel, and ponders on death and marriage.
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02:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Business Post
7/15 Thanks to cheap postage, businesses could advertise and interact with people more directly
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Lindsay Ashford - The Mysterious Death of Jane Austen, Episode 2
2/5 Jane and Anne suspect adultery in the Austen family. Anne feels compelled to take action.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ken Campbell: The Great Caper, Episode 2
2/5 Campbell's disastrous experience at the Royal Court Theatre shapes his career.
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03:00
JB Priestley - Lost Empires—2. First Night
2/3 'On the halls' in 1913. Richard gets closer to Nancy, but Burrard's fears deepen.
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04:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 4, Haynes, McCandless, Crystal
4/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman with Natalie Haynes, David McCandless and David Crystal.
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04:30
Any Other Business—Episode 5
5/6 The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
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05:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Spring Awakening
3/6 A Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge.
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05:30
Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Columnists
3/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media.
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