Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
5/6 When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge
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06:30
Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
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07:00
Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
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07:30
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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08:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 1
The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns.
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08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
4/13 Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Starring Wilfrid Brambell.
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09:00
Guess What?—Episode 7
7/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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09:30
Life in London—The Show Folks
5/6 Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
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10:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 5. The Kippses
5/5 Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Christmas Special
Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special, with seasonal episode recommendations.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 1
The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns.
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12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
4/13 Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Starring Wilfrid Brambell.
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13:00
Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
5/6 When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge
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13:30
Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
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14:00
Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—10. Retribution
Clive and Vernon meet up in Amsterdam and exact their mutual revenge.
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14:15
In a Prince's Footsteps—Greece
10/10 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, 5. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
5/5 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 5
Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father.
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15:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 5. The Kippses
5/5 Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
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16:00
Guess What?—Episode 7
7/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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16:30
Life in London—The Show Folks
5/6 Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
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17:00
Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
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17:30
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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Evening
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18:00
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 5
5/5 Lollo is terrified that looks set to confirm her fears of disaster.
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18:15
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The Revenant
A old man will not find release from the guilt that haunts him until the truth is told.
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18:30
Off the Page—Paranoia
Authors Mil Millington, Louise Welsh and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.
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19:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 1
The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns.
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19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Stepmother
4/13 Harold is not happy to meet Albert's new girlfriend. Starring Wilfrid Brambell.
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20:00
Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
5/6 When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge
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20:30
Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Christmas Special
Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special, with seasonal episode recommendations.
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22:00
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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22:30
What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Leisure Pursuits
2/4 In the conventional world, Andrew Lawrence explores the strange things we do for fun.
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22:45
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—The Enlightenment
2/4 The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.
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23:00
Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Politics
3/6 More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and more are put to the Totaliser.
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23:30
Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 5
5/6 Peter asks rock singer Alex to help wary Will live on the edge. But Will surprises Alex.
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Late
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 5
5/5 Lollo is terrified that looks set to confirm her fears of disaster.
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00:15
Kate Mosse - The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales—The Revenant
A old man will not find release from the guilt that haunts him until the truth is told.
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00:30
Off the Page—Paranoia
Authors Mil Millington, Louise Welsh and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.
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01:00
Raffles—Series 2, 5. A Trap To Catch A Cracksman
5/6 When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge
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01:30
Merry Christmas Morris Minor!
Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
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02:00
Ian McEwan - Amsterdam—10. Retribution
Clive and Vernon meet up in Amsterdam and exact their mutual revenge.
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02:15
In a Prince's Footsteps—Greece
10/10 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, 5. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
5/5 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 5
Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father.
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03:00
HG Wells—Kipps, 5. The Kippses
5/5 Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
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04:00
Guess What?—Episode 7
7/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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04:30
Life in London—The Show Folks
5/6 Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
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05:00
Trapped—Series 1, The Art Class
4/6 An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model.
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05:30
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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