Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—A Recluse
4/5 One hot night, a traveller must stay at a sinister gentleman's remote house.
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00:30
Great Lives—Goya
Diana Athill joins Matthew Parris to explore the life of Spanish painter Goya.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 3. Norman Urquhart
3/6 Lord Peter Wimsey ponders a changed will, and whether Harriet's lover took his own life.
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01:30
The Boy who Bought a Field
Francis Pryor meets the archaeologist who bought the land covering a lost medieval town.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 9
9/10 When Virgil stops writing poetry Ruth and her mother devise a scheme to help.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—But Can She Spin?
9/30 How girls' education regressed in the 16th century, with sinful Eve the female archetype.
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02:30
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow
9/10 Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Doubling Back, The Heaven above and the Road below
4/5 A beautiful and moving memoir in which the author walks in the footsteps of others.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Guy de Maupassant - Bel Ami, Episode 1
1/2 Bel Ami is making the perfect match, but his past is about to catch up with him.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 1, Jane Austen
1/6 James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Glendinning and Tracey MacLeod
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04:30
Rent—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.
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05:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 4
4/6 Jack is in for a birthday surprise, while a ladykiller woos barmaid Mrs Drummond.
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05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 3
3/6 The worst of the bad coppers, a one hit-wonder and the return of Patsy Straightwoman.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison
4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems.
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06:30
Precious Metal
Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.
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07:00
Trapped—Series 1, Clem Walder's Way Out
6/6 Clem can't keep up with having three wives. How can he escape them?
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07:30
The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants
1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.
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08:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 3
Radio Prune’s sporting twist on ballet and Jack the Ripper exposed! Classic comedy revived
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08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
6/13 The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from TV.
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09:00
Guess What?—Episode 8
8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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09:30
Anything Legal—Episode 1
1/8 City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.
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10:00
Classic Serial—Guy de Maupassant - Bel Ami, Episode 2
2/2 Will Bel Ami's first wife and mistress's knowledge of his past threaten his future?
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Renay Richardson: Scene On Radio and The Last Days Of August
Amanda Litherland and Renay Richardson recommend the best podcasts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 3
Radio Prune’s sporting twist on ballet and Jack the Ripper exposed! Classic comedy revived
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12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
6/13 The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from TV.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison
4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems.
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13:30
Precious Metal
Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 10
10/10 As Ruth nears the end of Virgil's story is she any closer to finding her father?
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—Overburdened with Children
10/30 The Poor Law, a forerunner of the welfare state and a safety net for many poor children.
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14:30
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—10. Victor
10/10 Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Doubling Back, Walking Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
5/5 A beautiful and moving memoir in which the author walks in the footsteps of others.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Guy de Maupassant - Bel Ami, Episode 2
2/2 Will Bel Ami's first wife and mistress's knowledge of his past threaten his future?
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16:00
Guess What?—Episode 8
8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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16:30
Anything Legal—Episode 1
1/8 City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.
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17:00
Trapped—Series 1, Clem Walder's Way Out
6/6 Clem can't keep up with having three wives. How can he escape them?
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17:30
The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants
1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.
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Evening
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18:00
Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree
5/5 A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life.
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18:30
Off the Page—Mothers
Carole Matthews, Carl Tighe and Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers.
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19:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 3
Radio Prune’s sporting twist on ballet and Jack the Ripper exposed! Classic comedy revived
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19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, Wallah, Wallah, Catsmeat
6/13 The business falters when the horse needs a vet. Adapted from TV.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison
4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems.
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20:30
Precious Metal
Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Renay Richardson: Scene On Radio and The Last Days Of August
Amanda Litherland and Renay Richardson recommend the best podcasts.
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22:00
The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants
1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.
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22:30
What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Travel
4/4 Life's everyday journeys, either to work, holiday or just down to the shops.
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22:45
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
4/4 Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.
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23:00
Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Inventors
5/6 Owain Glyndwr and William Robert Grove face judgement. Expect a glorious service station.
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23:30
A Look Back at the Future—2001
1/6 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Jeremy Hardy recall a year of turbulent upheaval yet to be
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Late
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00:00
Ghost Stories of Walter De La Mare—The Almond Tree
5/5 A man recalls the love affair he witnessed, and that will influence the rest of his life.
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00:30
Off the Page—Mothers
Carole Matthews, Carl Tighe and Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Wimsey - Strong Poison, 4. Miss Murchison
4/6 Christmas halts Wimsey's investigation, but some suspicious powder isn't what it seems.
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01:30
Precious Metal
Martin Ellis explores the work of contemporary silversmiths.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 10
10/10 As Ruth nears the end of Virgil's story is she any closer to finding her father?
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—Overburdened with Children
10/30 The Poor Law, a forerunner of the welfare state and a safety net for many poor children.
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02:30
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—10. Victor
10/10 Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Doubling Back, Walking Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
5/5 A beautiful and moving memoir in which the author walks in the footsteps of others.
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03:00
Classic Serial—Guy de Maupassant - Bel Ami, Episode 2
2/2 Will Bel Ami's first wife and mistress's knowledge of his past threaten his future?
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04:00
Guess What?—Episode 8
8/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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04:30
Anything Legal—Episode 1
1/8 City gents Charles and George are laid off but maintain the pretence of working.
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05:00
Trapped—Series 1, Clem Walder's Way Out
6/6 Clem can't keep up with having three wives. How can he escape them?
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05:30
The Rivals—Series 4, 1. The Clairvoyants
1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Constance Dunlap. Stars James Fleet.
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