Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
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06:30
The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
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07:00
Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
1/4 Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
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07:30
The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
2/4 Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
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08:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 4
Radio Prune goes commercial with 30 Second Theatre and the Adventures of Moll Flanders.
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08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
7/13 Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV.
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09:00
Guess What?—Episode 9
9/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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09:30
Anything Legal—Episode 2
2/8 Two city gents finally admit they have been sacked and take action.
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10:00
Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Jake Yapp
Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp 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 4
Radio Prune goes commercial with 30 Second Theatre and the Adventures of Moll Flanders.
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12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
7/13 Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV.
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13:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
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13:30
The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 5
5/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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14:15
The Invention of Childhood—The Child Is Father of the Man
15/30 Evangelicals to rationalists battle over Britain's children in the 18th century.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 5
5/5 2014: Jill, now 71, runs into an old familiar face at the chemists.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, A Peaceful End
5/5 Sally Magnusson reads the heart-rending account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
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15:00
Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
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16:00
Guess What?—Episode 9
9/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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16:30
Anything Legal—Episode 2
2/8 Two city gents finally admit they have been sacked and take action.
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17:00
Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
1/4 Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
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17:30
The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
2/4 Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
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Evening
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18:00
15 Minute Drama—Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, The Evitable Conflict
In the final showdown, we learn the truth about Stevie.
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18:15
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 5
5/8 Dr Montague continues his investigations after a terrible scene at Hill House.
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18:30
Off the Page—Cancer
Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio discuss cancer.
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19:00
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again!—Episode 4
Radio Prune goes commercial with 30 Second Theatre and the Adventures of Moll Flanders.
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19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 1, The Diploma
7/13 Harold quits for a new career as a TV repair man. Adapted from TV.
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20:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
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20:30
The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Jake Yapp
Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend the best podcasts.
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22:00
The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
2/4 Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
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22:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Tim talks to a death-defying parachutist and tells at least two jokes about chickens.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—David Benson and Jack Lane 1/3
The best in contemporary comedy. Jake Yapp talks to David Benson and Jack Lane.
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23:00
Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 1, Heroic Failures
6/6 Celebrating Gelert the dog, William Frost and anyone who has ever played rugby for Wales.
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23:30
A Look Back at the Future—2005
2/6 Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and John O'Farrell look forward to the Year of the Telepathone
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Late
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00:00
15 Minute Drama—Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, The Evitable Conflict
In the final showdown, we learn the truth about Stevie.
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00:15
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson—Episode 5
5/8 Dr Montague continues his investigations after a terrible scene at Hill House.
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00:30
Off the Page—Cancer
Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio discuss cancer.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Geneva Mystery, 3. A Note For Danny
3/6 The suave sleuth discovers Danny Clayton and Mrs Milbourne's stories don't tally.
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01:30
The Baronet and Tissington's Fight for Survival
Sir Richard FitzHerbert talks to fellow historic house owners trying to balance the books.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 5
5/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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02:15
The Invention of Childhood—The Child Is Father of the Man
15/30 Evangelicals to rationalists battle over Britain's children in the 18th century.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 5
5/5 2014: Jill, now 71, runs into an old familiar face at the chemists.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, A Peaceful End
5/5 Sally Magnusson reads the heart-rending account of her mother's struggle with dementia.
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03:00
Julie Rutterford - How To Murder Your Husband
When Frank retires, Flo realises she has many ambitions left – with or without him.
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04:00
Guess What?—Episode 9
9/10 Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions.
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04:30
Anything Legal—Episode 2
2/8 Two city gents finally admit they have been sacked and take action.
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05:00
Two Doors Down—Series 2, The Feminine Thrust
1/4 Marlborough Road's Clare is giving a lecture, with cleaner Sally smoothing the way.
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05:30
The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
2/4 Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.
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