Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Nick Stafford - The Fire Inside
A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter.
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00:45
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—Mother Love
A dark and powerful fairy tale of maternal jealousy, read by Lia Williams.
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01:00
Good News Stories by Katie Hims (Omnibus)
Five contemporary dramas inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Stephen Mangan
The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Harold Lloyd
Silent film comedy great Harold Lloyd answers questions in the pioneering interview series
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02:45
Kenneth Williams - Ad Lib—Episode 1
1/4 Master raconteur Kenneth Williams offers entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Twice Nightly
Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
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04:00
Hood—Noble Secrets
1/4 The Sheriff of Nottingham seeks help from the outlaws of Sherwood Forest.
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05:15
Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits鈥�.
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05:30
Britain in a Box—Series 1, It's Only a Game
Paul Jackson explores how Big Brother became the TV phenomenon of a new millennium.
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Morning
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06:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
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07:15
Shena Mackay - The New Year Boy
There鈥檚 a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party.
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07:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
5/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with help from comedian Doc Brown.
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08:00
Life With The Lyons—Accidents Will Happen
When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson.
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08:30
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Rides Again
1/13 The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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09:00
Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus)
Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Victoria and Lisa 鈥� Sitting Tall
Physiotherapists recognise cultural differences that can make their advice hard to take. (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, VS Naipaul
VS Naipaul shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Holiday Special 2016: Unexpected Gifts of December
Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps
David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys
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Afternoon
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12:00
Life With The Lyons—Accidents Will Happen
When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson.
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12:30
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 1, The Bishop Rides Again
1/13 The Bishop works to secure a bequest. Clerical comedy adapted from TV.
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13:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
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14:15
Shena Mackay - The New Year Boy
There鈥檚 a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party.
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14:30
A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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15:45
Puzzling Passions—Treasure Hunters
4/5 Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does find the prize?
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16:00
PL Travers - Mary Poppins
The story of the magical nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—The Kalevala - Finland's National Epic
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces The Kalevala: Finland鈥檚 National Epic.
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17:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
5/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with help from comedian Doc Brown.
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Evening
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18:00
The Prisoner—Series 1, 1. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 1/2
5/6 Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 pairs him with a new arrival.
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18:40
The Theft by Jennifer Johnston
A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved?
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Holiday Special 2016: Unexpected Gifts of December
Sarah Austin Jenness introduces tales of gifts, escapes, blizzards and strange meetings.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps
David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys
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20:00
Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine (Omnibus)
Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Victoria and Lisa 鈥� Sitting Tall
Physiotherapists recognise cultural differences that can make their advice hard to take. (R)
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, VS Naipaul
VS Naipaul shares his castaway choices with Roy Plomley.
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22:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
5/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with help from comedian Doc Brown.
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22:30
The Penny Dreadfuls—The Brothers Faversham, Horatius Faversham
1/4 The tale of Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier. Swashbuckling romp from Jan 2008.
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23:00
Clare in the Community—Series 3, The Redcap
5/6 The social worker has a new student with a useful army background. Stars Sally Phillips.
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23:30
Radio Active—Series 2, The History of Radio Active
1/6 From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the station wallows in nostalgia.
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Late
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00:00
The Prisoner—Series 1, 1. The Chimes of Big Ben - Part 1/2
5/6 Number 6 realises that Number 9 is no more. The new Number 2 pairs him with a new arrival.
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00:40
The Theft by Jennifer Johnston
A strange theft by a mysterious child is never forgotten. Will it ever be resolved?
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01:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A young man escapes a dreary clerkship by taking a job as a teacher in Belgium.
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02:15
Shena Mackay - The New Year Boy
There鈥檚 a bearded man asleep on Monica's sofa, a remnant from last night's party.
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02:30
A Maigret Christmas (Omnibus)
Inspector Maigret receives some unexpected Christmas visitors, Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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03:45
Puzzling Passions—Treasure Hunters
4/5 Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does find the prize?
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04:00
PL Travers - Mary Poppins
The story of the magical nanny - poised, punctilious and practically perfect in every way.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—The Kalevala - Finland's National Epic
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces The Kalevala: Finland鈥檚 National Epic.
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05:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Doc Brown
5/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of children, with help from comedian Doc Brown.
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