Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Lodestone
Cambridge scholar MR James searches for an ex-student.
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00:45
Rachel Bentham - The Body
Anna is making a body. It's going to be huge. Can she find enough cloth in war time?
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01:00
Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk (Omnibus)
It's the Hopperton Hoops' half-time team talk - life, love and occasionally football.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Mark Anthony Turnage
Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses tracks by Stravinsky and Miles Davis.
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02:15
Down Your Way—Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe on the Isle of Wight
The island residents visit Newtown Creek and Osborne House.
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03:00
Archive on 4—The Tokens and the Foundlings
The story of the UK's first children's charity, The Foundling Hospital.
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04:00
HG Wells—The Island of Dr Moreau
Classic adventure about a crazy scientist. Starring Kim Wall and Garard Green.
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05:30
The Gambaccini Years—Episode 2
2/4 Paul Gambaccini and guests reflect on his forty years in British broadcasting.
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Morning
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06:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
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07:15
Patrick Carroll - The Mason's Coin
A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery within a cottage wall.
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07:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
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08:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest
20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.
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08:30
We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
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09:00
Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe (Omnibus)
Douglas Rogers' story of how Robert Mugabe fell from power in 2017
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10:10
The Listening Project—Christine and Sheila – Living Without Roots
Sisters reflect on the impact leaving Rhodesia in their teens has had on their lives. (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Nigella Lawson
The cook Nigella Lawson shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival
1/8 Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York.
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Afternoon
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12:00
All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Has a Rest
20/20 A peaceful Saturday afternoon at St Oggs is rudely interrupted.
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12:30
We're in Business—The Regimental Dinner
Can Dudley and Harry help the Major organise his regimental dinner?
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13:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
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14:15
Patrick Carroll - The Mason's Coin
A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery within a cottage wall.
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14:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fire by Kamila Shamsie (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Isma missed a flight but was not quite prepared for the fallout.
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15:45
Architectural Marriages—Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor: Castle Howard
A flamboyant playwright and a humble architect produce a masterpiece in Yorkshire.
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16:00
Penelope Mortimer - Little Muspratt
A widow moves to a new village and hopes to befriend a novelist. With Mary Wimbush.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited
Alfred Tennyson's great poem Ulysses, explained and explored.
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17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
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Evening
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18:00
The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony
5/5 Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival
1/8 Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Waterton
David Attenborough explores the life of Squire Waterton, a 19th-century taxidermist.
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20:00
Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe (Omnibus)
Douglas Rogers' story of how Robert Mugabe fell from power in 2017
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21:10
The Listening Project—Christine and Sheila – Living Without Roots
Sisters reflect on the impact leaving Rhodesia in their teens has had on their lives. (R)
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Nigella Lawson
The cook Nigella Lawson shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From 2003.
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22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
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22:30
The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 The call centre staff at catalogue company Smile5 discover why Sailesh left Bangalore.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Natt Tapley 3/3
Natt Tapley plays Double Top, a 'dangerous new darts-based gameshow' hosted by Jake Yapp.
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23:00
Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Ipswich
3/6 A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
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23:30
Radio Active—Series 3, Edinburgh Festival
6/6 The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.
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Late
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00:00
The Prisoner—Series 2, 5. Living in Harmony
5/5 Number 6 is out-of-this-world when he meets an old ally but what is his freedom worth?
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01:00
Edith Wharton - The Reef—Omnibus, part 2
Anna is suspicious of diplomat George Darrow. Can either of them know happiness?
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02:15
Patrick Carroll - The Mason's Coin
A tradesman makes a fascinating discovery within a cottage wall.
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02:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fire by Kamila Shamsie (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Isma missed a flight but was not quite prepared for the fallout.
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03:45
Architectural Marriages—Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor: Castle Howard
A flamboyant playwright and a humble architect produce a masterpiece in Yorkshire.
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04:00
Penelope Mortimer - Little Muspratt
A widow moves to a new village and hopes to befriend a novelist. With Mary Wimbush.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited
Alfred Tennyson's great poem Ulysses, explained and explored.
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05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, The Swimsman
3/6 Milton discovers the local lido is due to close and unwisely decides to organise a sit-in.
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