Schedule
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Early
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 3
3/5 Afiz confides to Alice his foremost concerns and the implications for their relationship.
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00:15
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—Red Letter Day
3/5 A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace.
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00:30
Dexter and Dodd
Colin Dexter and Ken Dodd, entertainment giants captured on stage together, back in 2011.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 2, 3. The Field of Philippi
3/6 The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion.
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01:30
Derek Tangye - The Cornish Gardener
John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
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02:00
Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—8. Termination
Vernon is sacked, the police turn up at Clive’s front door, and a friendship is shattered.
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02:15
In a Prince's Footsteps—Syria
8/10 John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 3. The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck
3/5 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
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02:45
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 3
Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
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03:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 3. Kipps Gets Engaged
3/5 Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
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04:00
Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris.
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04:30
Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
6/6 A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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05:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, Randolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2/2 Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland.
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05:30
Women Talking About Cars—Series 3, 3. Lynda La Plante
3/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
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Morning
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06:00
Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
4/6 Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
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06:30
Swimming through Chocolate
Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
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07:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
2/6 As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
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07:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
2/8 Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
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08:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 5
5/21 Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 10, A Christmas Carol
1/6 Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
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09:00
Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
2/6 Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
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09:30
Rent—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
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10:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
4/5 Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancΓ©.
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11:00
Peter Regent - The Proposal
Marry Sally? Snooping landladies and memories from his past may force his hand.
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11:15
Sheila Goff - Grace and the Angel
On Christmas Eve a rather disgruntled angel is sent to Ruislip to collect his first soul.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 5
5/21 Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 10, A Christmas Carol
1/6 Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
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13:00
Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
4/6 Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
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13:30
Swimming through Chocolate
Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
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14:00
Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—9. Revenge
Clive travels to Amsterdam, with a suitcase full of money and his mind set on revenge.
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14:15
In a Prince's Footsteps—Turkey
9/10 John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 4. The Tale of Mr Tod
4/5 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
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14:45
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 4
Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
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15:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
4/5 Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancΓ©.
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16:00
Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
2/6 Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
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16:30
Rent—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
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17:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
2/6 As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
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17:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
2/8 Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
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Evening
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18:00
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 4
4/5 Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion.
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18:15
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The House on the Hill
4/5 A young woman's life is protected by the haunting walls of a house within a house.
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18:30
Great Lives—Edward Said
Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
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19:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 5
5/21 Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 10, A Christmas Carol
1/6 Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
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20:00
Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
4/6 Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
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20:30
Swimming through Chocolate
Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
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21:00
Peter Regent - The Proposal
Marry Sally? Snooping landladies and memories from his past may force his hand.
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21:15
Sheila Goff - Grace and the Angel
On Christmas Eve a rather disgruntled angel is sent to Ruislip to collect his first soul.
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22:00
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
2/8 Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
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22:30
Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 2, Episode 9
9/9 Short-form show from the same team behind the Newsjack show on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra.
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22:45
The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Yuletide Stress & Santa's Strike
2/7 All the latest festive news from John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee.
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23:00
Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Claire and Leigh
3/4 Isy helps out Claire and Leigh, Matlock's new chef and her Elvis impersonator admirer.
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23:30
Hut 33—Series 2, Yankee Diddle
6/6 The Bletchley Park codebreakers' attempt to fleece a wealthy American backfires.
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Late
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 4
4/5 Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion.
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00:15
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The House on the Hill
4/5 A young woman's life is protected by the haunting walls of a house within a house.
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00:30
Great Lives—Edward Said
Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 2, 4. A Bad Night
4/6 Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England.
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01:30
Swimming through Chocolate
Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
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02:00
Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—9. Revenge
Clive travels to Amsterdam, with a suitcase full of money and his mind set on revenge.
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02:15
In a Prince's Footsteps—Turkey
9/10 John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 4. The Tale of Mr Tod
4/5 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
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02:45
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 4
Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
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03:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 4. Kipps finds the Course of True Love a Little Muddy
4/5 Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancΓ©.
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04:00
Foul Play—Series 3, The Proof of the Pudding
2/6 Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time.
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04:30
Rent—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
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05:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 2
2/6 As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack.
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05:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
2/8 Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
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