Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Bryony Lavery - 272 Attempts
Award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery explores of the world of genetics.
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01:00
AJ Cronin - The Citadel (Omnibus)—Series 5
Dr. Denny's feelings for Christine deepen.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Shakin' Stevens
Shakin' Stevens selects tracks by Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance and Johnny Cash.
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02:15
With Great Pleasure—Zeinab Badawi
Broadcaster Zeinab Badawi chooses some of her favourite performance pieces.
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02:45
The (Almost) Accidental Adventures of Bell and Todd—A Whale of a Time
2/6 Comic fantasy with June Whitfield as a mischievous narrator.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Sentimental Journey
Gyles Brandreth surveys the history of sentimentality, wondering whether to sneer or cheer
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04:00
Hercule Poirot—Death in the Clouds
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot probes a passenger's murder on board a plane.
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05:30
The Gambaccini Years—Episode 4
4/4 Paul Gambaccini celebrates a long career with guests including Jude Kelly and Tim Marlow.
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Morning
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06:00
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 Tom plans for Norma's future, whilst Andrea's future is very much threatened.
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07:15
Shena Mackay - Shalimar
The story of a crazy, yellow dog read by Annette Crosbie.
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07:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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08:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to Roost—Series 1, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to Roost
1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.
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08:30
We're in Business—The Newspaper Business
Can Dudley and Harry make a go of it in the newspaper business?
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09:00
Michael Tippett: The Biography (Omnibus)
The visionary music and life of British composer Michael Tippett, written by Oliver Soden.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Saph and Milly – Agents of Burlesque
A conversation that includes discussion of the hazards of removing nipple tassles... (R)
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Anna del Conte
Cookery writer Anna del Conte shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Sword Fight, Hip-Hop, Amnesia, Berlin
4/8 Catherine Burns introduces tales about heartbreak, fading glory and bearing witness.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus
Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to Roost—Series 1, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to Roost
1/6 Having retired, William tries to adapt to a new way of life - as does his wife, Olive.
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12:30
We're in Business—The Newspaper Business
Can Dudley and Harry make a go of it in the newspaper business?
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13:00
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 Tom plans for Norma's future, whilst Andrea's future is very much threatened.
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14:15
Shena Mackay - Shalimar
The story of a crazy, yellow dog read by Annette Crosbie.
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14:30
Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Adrian’s diary restarts in 2002 with the Iraq War looming. He is 34 and single again.
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15:45
The Animals' VC—2. The Cat Among the Pigeons
2/5 The cat awarded the PDSA’s Dickin Medal for war service.
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16:00
Sharon Oakes - The Haunt of Swans
A young widow retreats to The Highlands, where she nurses an injured swan, and her heart.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Time for Verse - Poets Laureate: Ben Jonson and Colley Cibber
Daljit Nagra selects Time for Verse featuring the first and worst Poet Laureates.
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17:20
Ivor Meets Craig
Ivor Cutler talks neighbours and art to New Zealand-born sculptor Craig Murray-Orr.
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17:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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Evening
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18:00
Night Terrace—Series 1, 1. Moving House
1/8 Anastasia Black’s retirement is cut short when her house travels through space and time.
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18:25
Grimm's Fairy Tales—The Flounder
Close to destitution, a fisherman sets out to find food.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Sword Fight, Hip-Hop, Amnesia, Berlin
4/8 Catherine Burns introduces tales about heartbreak, fading glory and bearing witness.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Platypus
Musings on the elusive female duck-billed platypus of New South Wales, Australia.
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20:00
Michael Tippett: The Biography (Omnibus)
The visionary music and life of British composer Michael Tippett, written by Oliver Soden.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Saph and Milly – Agents of Burlesque
A conversation that includes discussion of the hazards of removing nipple tassles...
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Chefs and Cooks, Anna del Conte
Cookery writer Anna del Conte shares her castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
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22:00
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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22:30
Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 2
2/4 Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A to Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Ones to Watch..., Ones To Watch... Sophie Duker
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club meets up-and-coming comedian Sophie Duker.
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23:00
Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Kuala Lumpur
5/6 A week on standby at the airfield gives Arthur a chance to brush up his stewarding skills.
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23:30
The Penny Dreadfuls—More Brothers Faversham, Maximillian Faversham
2/4 The story of Victorian Britain's greatest horror writer.
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Late
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00:00
Night Terrace—Series 1, 1. Moving House
1/8 Anastasia Black’s retirement is cut short when her house travels through space and time.
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00:25
Grimm's Fairy Tales—The Flounder
Close to destitution, a fisherman sets out to find food.
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01:00
Stan Barstow - A Raging Calm (Omnibus)—Episode 2
2/2 Tom plans for Norma's future, whilst Andrea's future is very much threatened.
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02:15
Shena Mackay - Shalimar
The story of a crazy, yellow dog read by Annette Crosbie.
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02:30
Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Adrian’s diary restarts in 2002 with the Iraq War looming. He is 34 and single again.
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03:45
The Animals' VC—2. The Cat Among the Pigeons
2/5 The cat awarded the PDSA’s Dickin Medal for war service.
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04:00
Sharon Oakes - The Haunt of Swans
A young widow retreats to The Highlands, where she nurses an injured swan, and her heart.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Time for Verse - Poets Laureate: Ben Jonson and Colley Cibber
Daljit Nagra selects Time for Verse featuring the first and worst Poet Laureates.
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05:20
Ivor Meets Craig
Ivor Cutler talks neighbours and art to New Zealand-born sculptor Craig Murray-Orr.
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05:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Milton's Motors
5/6 Milton opens a garage and finds he is on a collision course with a local villain.
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