Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Stephen Mulrine - Ivan The Fool and Vasilisa The Wise
Ivan has his doubts when Vasilsa鈥檚 stepmother arranges a hasty funeral for her.
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01:00
Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding (Omnibus)
An exploration of disagreements in a couple鈥檚 illicit relationship in post WWI France.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Eric Idle
Eric Idle chooses a Beatles song and a well-known Python anthem.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Dr Mary Stocks
Social activist, writer and broadcaster Dr Stocks discusses her career.
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02:45
Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Our Own Dear Queen
1/5 Had Queen Victoria become a Test cricketer, would there still be a British Empire?
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03:00
Ed Doolan Interviews...—Bill Kerr
The 'Hancock's Half Hour' stalwart recalls his career highlights and some favourite music.
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03:50
Inheritance Tracks—Stephen Fry
Actor Stephen Fry chooses music by Richard Wagner and Herb Alpert.
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04:00
Peter Reynolds - Garden Tiger
Toby loves to sit in Grace's garden as a refuge from his wife. But how long will he stay?
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05:30
Swansong—The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come
4/4 Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.
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Morning
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06:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/3 Neely's life is in tatters. But on her return to New York she agrees to perform on TV.
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07:15
Michael Carson - The Paradise Hotel
Will Miss Flynn and Miss Pearce find 鈥楶aradise鈥� as heavenly as they expect?
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07:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's Cathedral to confess their sins.
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08:00
Life With The Lyons—Ben's Birthday
It鈥檚 Ben鈥檚 birthday. But will he pleased with his presents? From February 1953.
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08:30
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 21/09/1948
At the RAF station-turned-country club, it's time for holiday reminiscences.
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09:00
Maid by Stephanie Land (Omnibus)
Stephanie Land鈥檚 first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America.
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10:10
The Listening Project—John and Diane - Lemons with Liver
How a shared culinary palate expanded after growing up with some unusual tastes. (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Crime Writers, Ian Rankin
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the creator of Inspector Rebus, Ian Rankin.
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11:05
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Mismatch, Marriage and a Marathon
10/13 Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about early romance, marriage and the perils of divorce.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Life With The Lyons—Ben's Birthday
It鈥檚 Ben鈥檚 birthday. But will he pleased with his presents? From February 1953.
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12:30
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 21/09/1948
At the RAF station-turned-country club, it's time for holiday reminiscences.
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13:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/3 Neely's life is in tatters. But on her return to New York she agrees to perform on TV.
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14:15
Michael Carson - The Paradise Hotel
Will Miss Flynn and Miss Pearce find 鈥楶aradise鈥� as heavenly as they expect?
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14:30
Washington Black—Omnibus 2/2
1830s slavery in Barbados: Titch's father might still be alive.
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15:45
Snapshots in the Dark—3. Four Legs Muybridge
3/5 How Eadweard Muybridge's photos of animals revolutionised our understanding of movement.
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16:00
David Wade - Power of Attorney
Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Societies - The Yeats Society of Sligo
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Poetry Societies 鈥� The Yeats Society of Sligo.
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17:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's Cathedral to confess their sins.
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Evening
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18:00
A Sting in the Tale—1. No Conferring by Jonathan Holloway
1/5 A country cottage bonding week for a University Challenge team goes horribly wrong.
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18:30
The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore
1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 4, Mismatch, Marriage and a Marathon
10/13 Jenifer Hixson introduces tales about early romance, marriage and the perils of divorce.
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19:55
The Listening Project—John and Diane - Lemons with Liver
How a shared culinary palate expanded after growing up with some unusual tastes. (R)
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20:00
Maid by Stephanie Land (Omnibus)
Stephanie Land鈥檚 first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America.
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21:10
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Crime Writers, Ian Rankin
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the creator of Inspector Rebus, Ian Rankin.
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22:00
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's Cathedral to confess their sins.
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22:30
The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Sarah Keyworth 3/3
Angela Barnes chats to the Comedy Award nominated comedian Sarah Keyworth.
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23:00
Polyoaks—Series 3, That Heart Sinky Feeling
3/4 The satire on NHS reforms starring Nigel Planer, David Westhead and Simon Greenall.
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23:30
Radio Active—Series 2, Pick of the Week
6/6 The best of the station's output, including the one-minute playwright and Spot the Sexist.
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Late
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00:00
A Sting in the Tale—1. No Conferring by Jonathan Holloway
1/5 A country cottage bonding week for a University Challenge team goes horribly wrong.
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00:30
The Man in Black—Series 3, Connect by Lucy Moore
1/5 Mark Gatiss introduces a chilling tale of a helpline volunteer and a very sinister caller.
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01:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/3 Neely's life is in tatters. But on her return to New York she agrees to perform on TV.
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02:15
Michael Carson - The Paradise Hotel
Will Miss Flynn and Miss Pearce find 鈥楶aradise鈥� as heavenly as they expect?
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02:30
Washington Black—Omnibus 2/2
1830s slavery in Barbados: Titch's father might still be alive.
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03:45
Snapshots in the Dark—3. Four Legs Muybridge
3/5 How Eadweard Muybridge's photos of animals revolutionised our understanding of movement.
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04:00
David Wade - Power of Attorney
Hard-up Geoffrey and Annabelle turn to their crotchety, rich aunt.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Poetry Societies - The Yeats Society of Sligo
Poet Daljit Nagra introduces Poetry Societies 鈥� The Yeats Society of Sligo.
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05:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 A pair of American tourists visit St Paul's Cathedral to confess their sins.
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