Schedule
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Early
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00:00
A Short History of Vampires—3. Israbel By Tanith Lee
3/4 The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.
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00:30
Great Lives—George Orwell
Alan Johnson tells Matthew Parris about the impact George Orwell had on his life.
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01:00
Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 8
8/10 Charlotte tries to discover the identity of the Scarecrow as an old foe arrives in Kent.
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01:30
Pomp, Pageantry and Parade
What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Four
4/10 Marian is called to Hamburg to testify against the Germans who worked in Ravensbruck.
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02:15
A Piece of Cake—4. Kendal Mint Cake
4/5 Another choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
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02:30
Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 4
4/5 Cyrano heads to war, still in love with Roxanne, who’s pining for new cadet Christian.
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02:45
Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 4
4/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.
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03:00
Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, Plain Murder
2/3 1928, London, a 'perfect' murder is planned in an advertising agency.
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04:00
All the Way from Memphis—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 James Walton is joined by Andrew Collins, Tracey MacLeod, Dave Gorman and Mary Anne Hobbs.
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04:30
Rent—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Havoc in the Reynolds household as all prepare for baby Piglet's naming ceremony.
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05:00
Heated Rollers—Episode 1
1/6 The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.
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05:30
The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Library
1/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.
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Morning
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06:00
Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
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06:30
Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
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07:00
The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
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07:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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08:00
The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
2/8 Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders.
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09:00
Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
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09:30
Mr Finchley Takes the Road—Episode 2
2/6 Edgar meets an unlikely teller of salty tales. And could someone be following him?
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10:00
Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued
3/3 1935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—International Women's Day
Renay Richardson joins Amanda Litherland for International Women's Day.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
2/8 Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders.
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13:00
Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
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13:30
Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Five
5/10 Marian discovers a disturbing truth about Ned. Major Fawley attempts to recruit her.
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14:15
A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake
5/5 A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
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14:30
Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5
5/5 Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed?
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14:45
Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5
5/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.
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15:00
Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued
3/3 1935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.
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16:00
Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
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16:30
Mr Finchley Takes the Road—Episode 2
2/6 Edgar meets an unlikely teller of salty tales. And could someone be following him?
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17:00
The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
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17:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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Evening
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18:00
A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
4/4 Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
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18:30
Off the Page—The Voice
Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.
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19:00
The Michael Bentine Show—From 12/02/1984
From an old colonial to a herd of operatic cows, it's the ultimate one-man show.
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19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 2, Pilgrim's Progress
2/8 Old soldier Albert is keen to revisit Flanders.
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20:00
Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
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20:30
Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—International Women's Day
Renay Richardson joins Amanda Litherland for International Women's Day.
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22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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22:30
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries—May and June
3/6 As summer heats up, passions rise for Barbara Cartland and Edwina Currie.
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23:00
Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes—Series 2, Cultural Heroes
2/6 Determining the ultimate heroes of Wales.
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23:30
Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 A week of radio that never happened with Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.
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Late
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00:00
A Short History of Vampires—4. Quid Pro Quo by Tanya Huff
4/4 Deliciously noir tale of an immortal whose lover is in mortal danger.
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00:30
Off the Page—The Voice
Matthew Parris hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.
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01:00
Russell Thorndike - Doctor Syn—Episode 9
9/10 The dragoons attempt to foil the swashbuckling smugglers' plan, but tragedy lies ahead.
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01:30
Vital Mental Medicine: Shackleton's Banjo
Musician Tim van Eyken on the banjo that went with Shackleton to Antarctica, and survived.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Five
5/10 Marian discovers a disturbing truth about Ned. Major Fawley attempts to recruit her.
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02:15
A Piece of Cake—5. Eccles Cake
5/5 A final choice slice of British sweet treats and the stories behind them.
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02:30
Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 5
5/5 Roxanne is hiding heartbroken in a nunnery. Will Cyrano’s secret love ever be revealed?
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02:45
Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5
5/5 An essential toolkit for the modern world.
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03:00
Saturday Drama—CS Forester's London Noir, The Pursued
3/3 1935, Peckham: A grieving mother is determined to exact revenge for her daughter's murder.
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04:00
Who Goes There?—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Martin Young hosts, with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Gyles Brandreth and Sheridan Morley.
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04:30
Mr Finchley Takes the Road—Episode 2
2/6 Edgar meets an unlikely teller of salty tales. And could someone be following him?
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05:00
The Elephant Man—Endangered Species
1/8 As Southwood Zoo faces bankruptcy, what future for assistant head keeper Terry Lyon?
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05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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