Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Here Am I Where Are You?
Tale of a cursed professor with a red book, a wayward nephew and an 18th century tankard.
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00:45
Ghost Story—The Crowd by Ray Bradbury
An accident survivor realises that the people who gathered to gawp, have a familiar look.
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01:00
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Go Global (Omnibus)
Vera nabs a package to Ibiza, while Irene aims to save her friend from seduction.
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02:15
Rudyard Kipling - The Gardener
An aunt's grief for a nephew killed by a splinter shell on the Somme.
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02:30
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years by Sue Townsend (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 It’s 1991. Adrian is 23 and still infatuated with, the now married, Pandora.
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03:45
The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Nobility
2/5 Viscount De L'Isle and his daughter discuss changing attitudes towards the aristocracy.
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04:00
Voices of the First World War—1918
The story of WW1 in 1918 told through archive interviews with those who were there.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Coming Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Poet Daljit Nagra selects Coming Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, a reflection on life as a soldier.
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05:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Sophocles
2/4 A fresh look at the ancient world: Sophocles invents the TV detective.
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Morning
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06:00
High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 1. Cuts
1/6 Budget cuts spark conflict in a Cambridge college and Gilbert's plotting.
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06:30
Maths and Magic
Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.
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07:00
The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles?
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07:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 6
6/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Bridget Christie, Andrea Wulf and Vikram Jayanti
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Insurance Policy
4/20 Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy?
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08:30
Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The 1890 Rocket
5/10 Horace's grandfather's ancient steam engine hits the rails once more.
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09:00
Just a Minute—Series 60, From 20/06/2011
Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.
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09:30
Snap—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Doug makes progress dating his daughter's PE teacher - so why isn't he over the moon?
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10:00
Classic Serial—Edith Wharton - The Custom of the Country, Episode 1
When the beautiful Undine Spragg arrives in New York, she sets her sights on Ralph Marvell
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11:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, An Incident
1/5 Two children, two pets, one stranger. Then a small domestic disaster.
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11:15
Nan Woodhouse—Encore
If all the world's a stage, then Henry and Sheila's reunion might become a farce.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Insurance Policy
4/20 Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy?
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12:30
Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The 1890 Rocket
5/10 Horace's grandfather's ancient steam engine hits the rails once more.
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13:00
High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 1. Cuts
1/6 Budget cuts spark conflict in a Cambridge college and Gilbert's plotting.
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13:30
Maths and Magic
Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.
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14:00
Thomas Love Peacock—Nightmare Abbey, 1. The Changer of Worlds
1/8 Raised by his father in the bleak family pile, Scythrop Glowry vows to change the world.
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14:15
A History of the Brain—A Hole in the Head
1/10 Dr Geoff Bunn reflects on trepanation at the start of his cultural history of the brain.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Stories from Hay el Matar, Episode 1
Drama from Syria that reveals how life is lived in contemporary Damascus.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Man Belong Mrs Queen, Episode 1
Matthew Baylis investigates the island cult of Vanuatu that worships Prince Philip.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Edith Wharton - The Custom of the Country, Episode 1
When the beautiful Undine Spragg arrives in New York, she sets her sights on Ralph Marvell
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16:00
Just a Minute—Series 60, From 20/06/2011
Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.
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16:30
Snap—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Doug makes progress dating his daughter's PE teacher - so why isn't he over the moon?
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17:00
The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles?
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17:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 6
6/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Bridget Christie, Andrea Wulf and Vikram Jayanti
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Evening
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18:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 1. Countdown to Peril
1/13 Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off.
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18:30
A Good Read—Roger Cook and Andrew Motion
Sue MacGregor is joined by poet Andrew Motion and journalist Roger Cook.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Series 5, The Insurance Policy
4/20 Shrewd Miss Pugh urges the Lad to get insured. But is Sid's policy such a wise buy?
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19:30
Parsley Sidings—Series 1, The 1890 Rocket
5/10 Horace's grandfather's ancient steam engine hits the rails once more.
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20:00
High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 1. Cuts
1/6 Budget cuts spark conflict in a Cambridge college and Gilbert's plotting.
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20:30
Maths and Magic
Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.
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21:00
Anton Chekhov—Stories by Anton Chekhov, An Incident
1/5 Two children, two pets, one stranger. Then a small domestic disaster.
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21:15
Nan Woodhouse—Encore
If all the world's a stage, then Henry and Sheila's reunion might become a farce.
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22:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 6
6/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Bridget Christie, Andrea Wulf and Vikram Jayanti
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22:30
Date With Fate—Along for the Ride
2/4 Colin impersonates a film producer with dangerous consequences.
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22:45
My Booze Hell, by Little Johnny Cartilage—Sugar, Der Der Der Der Der Der, Ah Honey, Honey
2/4 The faded 70s idol fails to impress Melvyn Bragg while plugging his book.
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23:00
The Now Show—Series 53, Episode 3
Hugh Dennis presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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23:30
Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 The complication of ordering coffee and finding Captain Oates.
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Late
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—Operation Luna, 1. Countdown to Peril
1/13 Set to be the first men on the moon, Jet Morgan and his crew blast off.
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00:30
A Good Read—Roger Cook and Andrew Motion
Sue MacGregor is joined by poet Andrew Motion and journalist Roger Cook.
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01:00
High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 1. Cuts
1/6 Budget cuts spark conflict in a Cambridge college and Gilbert's plotting.
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01:30
Maths and Magic
Magician Jolyon Jenkins investigates the links between numbers and illusion.
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02:00
Thomas Love Peacock—Nightmare Abbey, 1. The Changer of Worlds
1/8 Raised by his father in the bleak family pile, Scythrop Glowry vows to change the world.
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02:15
A History of the Brain—A Hole in the Head
1/10 Dr Geoff Bunn reflects on trepanation at the start of his cultural history of the brain.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Stories from Hay el Matar, Episode 1
Drama from Syria that reveals how life is lived in contemporary Damascus.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Man Belong Mrs Queen, Episode 1
Matthew Baylis investigates the island cult of Vanuatu that worships Prince Philip.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Edith Wharton - The Custom of the Country, Episode 1
When the beautiful Undine Spragg arrives in New York, she sets her sights on Ralph Marvell
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 60, From 20/06/2011
Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.
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04:30
Snap—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Doug makes progress dating his daughter's PE teacher - so why isn't he over the moon?
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05:00
The Older Woman—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Roy decides celibacy is the answer. But can he remain true to his principles?
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 13, Episode 6
6/6 John Lloyd and Lee Mack with Bridget Christie, Andrea Wulf and Vikram Jayanti
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