Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—The Crimes of Thomas Brewster, Episode 1
1/2 The Time Lord tries to track down an imposter in a battle over swarms of rogue androids.
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01:00
How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me (Omnibus)—Series 2
Venta the slave keeps an observant eye on Pliny the Younger, his mother Marcella and Doris
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Sir Tim Rice
Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady’ and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Edith Sitwell
The British avant garde poet answers questions in the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Â鶹ԼÅÄ Service's interview series.
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02:45
Tales From A Long Room by Peter Tinniswood—Series 1, Polar Games
2/5 A cricket match in Antarctica captained by Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen.
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03:00
Ed Doolan Interviews...—David Croft
Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft.
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04:00
Raymond Massey - Hanging Judge
A High Court judge’s double-life catches up with him in the most bizarre circumstances.
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05:30
Last Chance to See—Ralph, The Fragrant Parrot of Codfish Island
1/6 Mark Carwardine and Douglas Adams go in search of weird, exotic endangered animals.
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Morning
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06:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
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07:05
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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07:15
The First Banana in England by Jonathan Treitel
A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore.
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07:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
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08:00
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
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08:30
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 1/2/1949
A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne.
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09:00
Silence by Erling Kagge (Omnibus)
Philosopher and polar adventurer Erling Kagge explores the power of silence.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Rhian and Meirion – A Farming Family
A love of the land and the hard graft and rewards of farming unite a redoubtable couple. (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners, Rod Steiger
Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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11:00
Radiolab—Series 5, Translation
1/8 Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding?
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Arthur Haynes Show—From 26/11/1962
The popular comedian stars in Johnny Speight's sketches. With Nicholas Parsons.
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12:30
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 1/2/1949
A proposed Bindebourne Festival needs some famous guests. Stars Kenneth Horne.
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13:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
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14:05
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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14:15
The First Banana in England by Jonathan Treitel
A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore.
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14:30
Book at Bedtime—Virginia Woolf - Orlando (Omnibus), Episode 1
1/2 Orlando, a young nobleman in Tudor England, embarks on a journey spanning five centuries.
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15:45
Snapshots in the Dark—4. Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968
4/5 How Adams' photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War.
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16:00
Bartleby the Scrivener
A law firm's copyist 'prefers' not to do parts of his job.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Fine Lines - Moniza Alvi and George Szirtes
Poet Daljit Nagra selects Fine Lines with poets George Szirtes and Moniza Alvi.
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17:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
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Evening
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18:00
A Sting in the Tale—2. Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue by Briony Glassco
2/5 To escape her recurring nightmares, a young landscape gardener decides on drastic action.
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18:30
The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan
2/5 Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
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19:00
Radiolab—Series 5, Translation
1/8 Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding?
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20:00
Silence by Erling Kagge (Omnibus)
Philosopher and polar adventurer Erling Kagge explores the power of silence.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Rhian and Meirion – A Farming Family
A love of the land and the hard graft and rewards of farming unite a redoubtable couple. (R)
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Oscar Winners, Rod Steiger
Hollywood film star Rod Steiger shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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22:00
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
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22:30
The Harpoon—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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23:00
Polyoaks—Series 3, Who's Afraid of the CQC?
4/4 The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission.
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23:30
Weak at the Top—Series 1, Gold Card
1/4 John Weak is an aggressive marketing director with no morals and little brain.
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Late
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00:00
A Sting in the Tale—2. Myrtle, Mahonia and Rue by Briony Glassco
2/5 To escape her recurring nightmares, a young landscape gardener decides on drastic action.
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00:30
The Man in Black—Series 3, The Printed Name by Nicholas Pierpan
2/5 Nicholas Pierpan's chilling tale of a writer's devilish pact with a mysterious man.
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01:00
Jacqueline Susann - Valley of the Dolls (Omnibus)—Episode 3
3/3 In dazzling post-war New York, Anne, Jennifer and Neely move in together.
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02:05
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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02:15
The First Banana in England by Jonathan Treitel
A fruity discovery made in Elizabethan times. Read by Stephen Moore.
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02:30
Book at Bedtime—Virginia Woolf - Orlando (Omnibus), Episode 1
1/2 Orlando, a young nobleman in Tudor England, embarks on a journey spanning five centuries.
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03:45
Snapshots in the Dark—4. Eddie Adams - Execution of a Vietcong Suspect, 1968
4/5 How Adams' photograph, seen around the world, impacted upon support for the Vietnam War.
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04:00
Bartleby the Scrivener
A law firm's copyist 'prefers' not to do parts of his job.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Fine Lines - Moniza Alvi and George Szirtes
Poet Daljit Nagra selects Fine Lines with poets George Szirtes and Moniza Alvi.
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05:30
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Ruth gets carried away with the sound effects for Lucy's serious radio drama.
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