Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 3
3/4 Leon plans for the exciting new way of life that his enhanced mind has revealed.
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00:30
Comic to Comic—Series 2, Adam Hills
7/7 Adam Hills shares with Bruce Morton some anecdotes about his most memorable gigs.
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01:00
Craddock and Co—1. The Crompton Canvas
1/3 Victorian detective Charles Craddock investigates the theft of an Earl's painting.
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01:30
The Reluctant Lama
The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—Doubts
3/10 Grace Melbury's father starts doubting woodsman Giles's suitability for his daughter.
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02:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Job in a Million
13/15 In the 1930s, the GPO was a model employer, offering staff a secure career path.
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02:30
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—3. The Hotelier
3/10 Frustrated hotel manager Arnold gets inspired by Matthew's idea for a new business venture
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02:45
Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 3
3/5 Despite success, Harry Nilsson's drinking and drug-taking spiral out of control.
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03:00
Annie Caulfield - Almost Always African
Gambian musician Moses Biama is in London to record with fading English rock star, Frank.
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04:00
Who Goes There?—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Polly Toynbee and Miles Kington.
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04:30
The Right Time—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 There's a timeshare shock in the sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
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05:00
Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 2, The Anniversary Blues
4/6 Tommy has big celebration plans for Sheila, but Lewis gets involved.
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05:30
Josh Howie's Losing It—Series 1, The Plan
6/6 Josh and his wife Monique's big day finally arrives.
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Morning
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06:00
Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
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06:30
What Became of the Bank Manager?
Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
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07:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
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07:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
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08:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
4/8 Jim's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
9/21 With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
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09:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
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09:30
Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
3/6 Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
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10:00
The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
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11:00
Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver
When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel.
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11:15
Dave Sheasby - The Amazing Ratman Story
A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims that he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
4/8 Jim's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
9/21 With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
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13:00
Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
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13:30
What Became of the Bank Manager?
Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
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14:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
4/10 Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
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14:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Code
14/15 When a national post code system was introduced in the 1970s, it met with resistance.
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14:30
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe
4/10 Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs to hire a private detective.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 4
4/5 Having damaged his voice with drink and drugs Harry turns to a bizarre alternative therapy
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15:00
The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
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16:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
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16:30
Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
3/6 Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
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17:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
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17:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
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Evening
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18:00
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 4
4/4 Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds. Who will survive? Read by Rhashan Stone.
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18:30
Great Lives—Captain James Cook
Media executive and broadcaster Greg Dyke chooses explorer Captain James Cook.
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19:00
Yes Minister—Series 1, The Writing on the Wall
4/8 Jim's big plans to slim down the Civil Service come home to roost.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 7, The Mystery of the Fake Neddie Seagoons
9/21 With the revelation that Neddie was once mass-produced, can the original be found?
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20:00
Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
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20:30
What Became of the Bank Manager?
Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
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21:00
Colin Dexter Short Stories—Monty's Revolver
When a special gun is auctioned, one collector ends up facing the wrong end of the barrel.
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21:15
Dave Sheasby - The Amazing Ratman Story
A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims that he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin.
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22:00
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
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22:30
The In Crowd—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Sketch show with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
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22:45
Foley and McColl: The Interview—Cool As You Like
3/6 After a bust-up, Sean moves to the Antarctic. Ten years later, Hamish goes to find him.
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23:00
Hut 33—Series 1, Bridge Too Far
1/6 Three wartime code-breakers tackle Nazi ciphers, but hate each other. From June 2007.
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23:30
Late—3. From Dating to Mothering
Dodgy advice on-air and a restless baby - funny, confusing tales of urban life after dark.
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23:45
Roger McGough's Other Half—Episode 3
3/4 Merriment, melancholy and witty wordplay in equal measure.
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Late
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00:00
Understand by Ted Chiang—Episode 4
4/4 Reynolds and Leon prepare for a battle of minds. Who will survive? Read by Rhashan Stone.
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00:30
Great Lives—Captain James Cook
Media executive and broadcaster Greg Dyke chooses explorer Captain James Cook.
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01:00
Craddock and Co—2. The Play's the Thing
2/3 Victorian detective Charles and Lucy investigate backstage dramas at a London theatre.
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01:30
What Became of the Bank Manager?
Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.
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02:00
Thomas Hardy - The Woodlanders—The Doctor
4/10 Ambition and attraction coincide when Grace Melbury encounters young Doctor Fitzpiers.
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02:15
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Code
14/15 When a national post code system was introduced in the 1970s, it met with resistance.
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02:30
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—4. The Silver Gumshoe
4/10 Bandmaster Jenks wants to marry Eirlys, but first he needs to hire a private detective.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 4
4/5 Having damaged his voice with drink and drugs Harry turns to a bizarre alternative therapy
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03:00
The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
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04:00
The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
6/6 The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.
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04:30
Alison and Maud—Series 2, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word
3/6 Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
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05:00
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
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05:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2018 - Part 1
Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah.
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