Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Atomic Tales—Night of the Cicadas
6/6 Small chirruping insects grow huge and hunger for human flesh.
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00:30
A Good Read—Eamon Duffy and Elinor Goodman
Discussion of books by John Meade Falkner, Laurie Graham and Nella Last.
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01:00
Galbraith and the Midas Touch—1. Watch the Birdie
1/6 A photograph circling the heads of three people sparks a new mystery.
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01:30
When Cassius Met The Beatles
The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th century legends - in a Miami gym in 1964.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—6. The Coastguard
6/10 Sophie tells all, and Calypso has a secret for Hector, but where is he?
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02:15
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—1. Rock Pools
1/5 Which creatures should you look out for in coastal rock pools?
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02:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 1
1/10 An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow.
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02:45
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 1
1/5 An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician.
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03:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 1. The Family at Mansfield
1/3 Poor relation Fanny Price comes to live with her wealthy uncle and aunt and four cousins.
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04:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Palmer, Sommer, O'Neill
2/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker are joined by comedian Andrew O'Neill.
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04:30
King Street Junior Revisited—Series 3, This Is Your Life
6/6 The excited staff and children prepare to celebrate the return of Mrs Devon.
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05:00
Flying the Flag—Series 3, The Comrade Connection
4/6 Fortified by caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the diplomats tackle the drug barons.
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 7
7/8 Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons.
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Morning
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06:00
Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
2/6 An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
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06:30
The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
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07:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
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07:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
1/6 Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
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08:00
Play It Cool—Episode 3
3/6 Woman's magazines and ballroom dancing inspire comedy characters galore.
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08:30
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On
4/13 Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975.
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09:00
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 5
5/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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09:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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10:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 2. Mr Crawford Changes Tack
2/3 The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother, William, returns.
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11:00
Telling Tales—The Moth
The art of live storytelling with The Moth's Catherine Burns and Meg Bowles.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Play It Cool—Episode 3
3/6 Woman's magazines and ballroom dancing inspire comedy characters galore.
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12:30
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On
4/13 Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975.
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13:00
Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
2/6 An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
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13:30
The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
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14:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
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14:15
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—2. Sandy Beaches
2/5 How do creatures and plant life survive along the sandy beaches of Northumberland?
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14:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
2/10 Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
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14:45
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 2
2/5 Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra.
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15:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 2. Mr Crawford Changes Tack
2/3 The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother, William, returns.
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16:00
Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
1/6 Dave Gorman and Johnny Vegas chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
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16:30
Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
5/6 Phonsie's plans perturb the locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
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17:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
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17:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
1/6 Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
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Evening
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18:00
Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Morella by Edgar Allan Poe
1/5 Edgar Allan Poe explores the notion of identity.
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18:15
HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
1/5 When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
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18:30
The Radio Detectives—Series 2, On the Beat with PC 49
5/5 Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the popular beat bobby created by Alan Stranks.
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19:00
Play It Cool—Episode 3
3/6 Woman's magazines and ballroom dancing inspire comedy characters galore.
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19:30
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?—Moving On
4/13 Bob and Terry take an eventful trip down memory lane. From August 1975.
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20:00
Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
2/6 An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
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20:30
The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
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21:00
Telling Tales—The Moth
The art of live storytelling with The Moth's Catherine Burns and Meg Bowles.
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22:00
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
1/6 Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
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22:30
Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Depression
3/4 How trying to overcome her own depression has convinced Susan we all need to talk more.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 5
5/6 Satan has become a one-man adoption agency while his chief demon is reading Penelope Leach
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23:30
The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 A dodgy alarm system doesn't help museum cleaner Eva's wedding day nerves.
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Late
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00:00
Murder & Mystery—Series 5, Morella by Edgar Allan Poe
1/5 Edgar Allan Poe explores the notion of identity.
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00:15
HH Munro - Five Tales By Saki—1. The Lumber Room
1/5 When young Nicholas is punished by his aunt, he seizes his chance for retribution.
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00:30
The Radio Detectives—Series 2, On the Beat with PC 49
5/5 Professor Jeffrey Richards recalls the popular beat bobby created by Alan Stranks.
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01:00
Galbraith and the Midas Touch—2. Who Goes Next?
2/6 An East End criminal lawyer is threatened, and a young man disappears.
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01:30
The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—7. London
7/10 Calypso pays a visit to Polly, and discovers her unusual relationship with the twins.
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02:15
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—2. Sandy Beaches
2/5 How do creatures and plant life survive along the sandy beaches of Northumberland?
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02:30
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Episode 2
2/10 Diplomat George Darrow is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris.
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02:45
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 2
2/5 Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra.
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03:00
Jane Austen—Mansfield Park, 2. Mr Crawford Changes Tack
2/3 The Crawfords cause confusion for Fanny Price, and her brother, William, returns.
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04:00
Genius—Series 2, Johnny Vegas
1/6 Dave Gorman and Johnny Vegas chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.
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04:30
Ballylenon—Series 6, Episode 5
5/6 Phonsie's plans perturb the locals, but Muriel's accident proves a blessing.
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05:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 2, Party Party
6/6 Joan's got man troubles, while Rosie tackles pensioner politics. From 2001.
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05:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
1/6 Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
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