Schedule
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Early
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, Little Lost Robot
A robot goes awol after its rules of behaviour are reprogrammed, with lethal consequences.
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00:15
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—3. Surprises
3/8 What surprises are in store at Hill House after the first night?
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00:30
My Life in Five Books—Series 1, Anthony Horowitz
4/8 The creator of the Alex Rider novels talks about the five books that have shaped his life.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 1. Too Young To Die
1/6 A woman thinks her late husband is alive - and someone would prefer the sleuth dead.
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01:30
Laurel and Hardy on Tour
The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 3
3/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—'Dear Papa, Dear Mama'
13/30 The more informal upbringings of middle and upper-class children in the late 18th century.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 3
3/5 1986: Jill meets David in New York and embarks upon an illicit affair.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, The Death of a Husband
2/5 Sally Magnusson reads the moving memoir of her mother's long struggle with dementia.
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03:00
Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Red
3/4 Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde
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04:00
Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers.
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04:30
Big Jim and the Figaro Club—The French Connection
2/6 The post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins hurl insults - and then onions.
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05:00
Second Holmes—2. The Case of the Maltese Pearls
2/6 The grandsons of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson probe the mysterious theft of a necklace.
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05:30
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Domestic Bliss
1/4 Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
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06:30
I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
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07:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
5/6 When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
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07:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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08:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 8
8/21 The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
12/26 Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
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09:00
The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler
2/6 James Walton’s literary quiz.
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09:30
Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, George
1/6 Enid Blyton's character reveals the fate of other 'Famous Five' members.
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10:00
Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Black
4/4 Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
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11:00
Melissa Murray - Bright Cave
Finding the identity of a mysterious stranger brings notoriety to a Mediterranean island.
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11:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 8
8/21 The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
12/26 Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
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13:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
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13:30
I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 4
4/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common
14/30 The rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century and the beginnings of pester power.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 4
4/5 It's the year 2000 and Jill's daughter Polly is getting ready to leave for university.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Consolation in Forgetting
4/5 Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
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15:00
Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Black
4/4 Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
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16:00
The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler
2/6 James Walton’s literary quiz.
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16:30
Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, George
1/6 Enid Blyton's character reveals the fate of other 'Famous Five' members.
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17:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
5/6 When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
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17:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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Evening
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18:00
15 Minute Drama—Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, Liar
Stevie is urgently summoned to a lab in Siberia where a robot is able to read human minds.
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18:15
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 4
4/8 Is Eleanor hearing things? And who wrote the strange chalk messages for her?
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18:30
Great Lives—Stan Laurel
Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains how Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
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19:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 8
8/21 The outcome of a Parisian photoshoot is ruined, so it has to be redone – on a budget.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 8, The Great British Revolution
12/26 Angry revolutionary leader Neddie Seagoon is duped into buying worthless weapons.
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20:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
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20:30
I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
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21:00
Melissa Murray - Bright Cave
Finding the identity of a mysterious stranger brings notoriety to a Mediterranean island.
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21:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book.
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22:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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22:30
iGod—Ego
2/6 Simon Day and David Soul star in this late-night series of fantastical comedy apocalypses.
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22:45
The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 3
3/7 Food campaigner Jack Spratt and the Tooth Fairy debate the nation's nutrition.
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23:00
What The Future?—Series 1, Cars
2/4 Kirsty Wark presents a documentary from the future. What if driverless cars became a hit?
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23:25
The Comedy Club Interviews—Andy Brown 2/2
The best in contemporary comedy. Paul Garner chats to Andy Brown.
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23:30
Party—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 The Party sets out to clarify its policies on climate change.
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Late
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, Liar
Stevie is urgently summoned to a lab in Siberia where a robot is able to read human minds.
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00:15
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 4
4/8 Is Eleanor hearing things? And who wrote the strange chalk messages for her?
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00:30
Great Lives—Stan Laurel
Comedian and performer Ken Dodd explains how Stan Laurel inspired him to go into comedy.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 2. Concerning Mrs Milbourne
2/6 The anxious widow offers the sleuth more proof that her husband is alive.
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01:30
I Dressed Ziggy Stardust
Samira Ahmed meets British Asian women who, like her, were inspired by David Bowie.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 4
4/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—Babies, Dressed or Undressed, Jointed, Wax or Common
14/30 The rise of the British toy shop in the 18th century and the beginnings of pester power.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 4
4/5 It's the year 2000 and Jill's daughter Polly is getting ready to leave for university.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Consolation in Forgetting
4/5 Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
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03:00
Saturday Drama—The Havana Quartet by Leonardo Padura, Havana Black
4/4 Leonardo Padura's award-winning Cuban detective series featuring Lieutenant Mario Conde.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 1, Raymond Chandler
2/6 James Walton’s literary quiz.
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04:30
Whatever Happened to...?—Series 1, George
1/6 Enid Blyton's character reveals the fate of other 'Famous Five' members.
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05:00
Old Dog and Partridge—Episode 5
5/6 When old chum Ralph arrives with a trophy wife, landlord Jack invents a fiancee.
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05:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 4
4/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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