Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 3. Extreme Dreams
3/20 Whitaker is behaving strangely, as bad dreams plague the crew bound for Mars.
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00:30
That Reminds Me—Series 1, Peter Jones
4/6 The actor and comedian looks back on his showbusiness career, in the theatre and on radio.
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01:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Professor Regrets
3/5 The anti-hero meets an old acquaintance who suspects a spy is headed for America.
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01:20
Inheritance Tracks—Bob Harris
Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.
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01:30
The Playlist Series—The Duke of Wellington's Playlist
David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
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02:00
Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 3
3/10 As pressure mounts at work, Martin finds himself being challenged in his private life too.
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02:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Czechoslovakia - Lieutenant Boruvka
3/15 Mark Lawson explores Czech history in the crime fiction of Josef Skvorecky.
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02:30
Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Mr Belling's Diner
3/5 Carol works in a seaside diner where a famous footballer asks her to a game.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 3
3/5 Mona Lisa is born into a turbulent era just as an artistic star from Vinci is on the rise.
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03:00
War and Peace—Episode 8
8/10 Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam.
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04:00
Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Semi-final 1
10/13 Paul Gambaccini host the music quiz semi-finals.
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04:30
Be Prepared—St George's Day
2/4 Miles wants his troop to take part in the scout parade, but can he make up the numbers?
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05:00
The Six Mothers-in-Law of Henry VIII—Episode 6
6/6 Alternative historical account of the impact of Catherine Parr's mother on Henry's court.
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05:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 5, Adam Smith
1/4 Simon Evans uses his 'jokenomics' lens to make money funny
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Morning
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06:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
4/5 Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
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06:20
Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
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06:30
Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
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07:00
Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
3/4 Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
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07:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
4/6 Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
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08:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18
18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
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08:30
The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
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09:00
Booked—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane.
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09:30
Bristow—Series 1, Stranger on a Train
5/6 The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
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10:00
War and Peace—Episode 9
9/10 Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
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11:00
Mat Coward - Clean and Bright
Washing air seems natural to Granny. But her grandson can't see the point.
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11:15
Burning Both Ends: When Oliver Reed Met Keith Moon
When legendary hell-raiser Oliver Reed met Keith Moon, nothing was the same ever again.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18
18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
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12:30
The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
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13:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
4/5 Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
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13:20
Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
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13:30
Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
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14:00
Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 4
4/10 Martin finds himself drawn more and more to Ruth, but Elaine has some curt words for him.
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14:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Netherlands - Commissaris Van Der Valk
4/15 Mark Lawson visits Amsterdam in search of the detective Van Der Valk.
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14:30
Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Tallulah's Game
4/5 Mary played Women's Premier League football in wartime. Then Shelley is signed up.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 4
4/5 As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition.
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15:00
War and Peace—Episode 9
9/10 Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
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16:00
Booked—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane.
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16:30
Bristow—Series 1, Stranger on a Train
5/6 The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
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17:00
Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
3/4 Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
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17:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
4/6 Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
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Evening
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18:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
4/20 The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
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18:30
Great Lives—Aubrey Beardsley
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his passion for Aubrey Beardsley. Matthew Parris presents.
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19:00
Something to Shout About—Series 2, Episode 18
18/21 Lines get very crossed thanks to the advertising agency’s switchboard.
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19:30
The Goon Show—Series 9, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy
4/17 Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money.
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20:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
4/5 Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
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20:20
Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
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20:30
Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
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21:00
Jonathan Cash - The First Domino
Jonathan Cash's play was inspired by his survival of the 1999 Admiral Duncan pub bombing.
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21:45
Mat Coward - Clean and Bright
Washing air seems natural to Granny. But her grandson can't see the point.
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22:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
4/6 Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
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22:30
Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 3, Episode 7
7/8 Short-form show from the same team behind the long-running Newsjack
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22:45
The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.
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23:00
Alan Parker's 59 Minutes of Truth—Episode 3
3/6 The urban warrior's comedy-music mix, with the full lowdown on fashion.
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Late
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The Red Planet, 4. Meteors!
4/20 The mystery over Whitaker deepens as tragedy strikes on board one of the Mars freighters.
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00:30
Great Lives—Aubrey Beardsley
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his passion for Aubrey Beardsley. Matthew Parris presents.
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01:00
The Lives of Harry Lime—Series 4, The Hard Way
4/5 Harry Lime finds himself in the charter airline business.
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01:20
Inheritance Tracks—Bear Grylls
Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
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01:30
Aftermath—After the Admiral Duncan
What happened when a nail bomb exploded in the Soho pub and what has happened since?
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02:00
Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 4
4/10 Martin finds himself drawn more and more to Ruth, but Elaine has some curt words for him.
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02:15
Foreign Bodies—Series 1, Netherlands - Commissaris Van Der Valk
4/15 Mark Lawson visits Amsterdam in search of the detective Van Der Valk.
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02:30
Katie Hims - Football Stories for Girls—Tallulah's Game
4/5 Mary played Women's Premier League football in wartime. Then Shelley is signed up.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 4
4/5 As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition.
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03:00
War and Peace—Episode 9
9/10 Pierre returns to a deserted Moscow, in disguise, planning to assassinate Napoleon.
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04:00
Booked—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Ian McMillan's literary game with Miles Kington, Mark Thomas, Roger McGough, Dillie Keane.
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04:30
Bristow—Series 1, Stranger on a Train
5/6 The clerk helps his colleague, Jones, to plan his escape from Chester Perry.
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05:00
Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
3/4 Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace.
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05:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 7, Episode 4
4/6 Globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller returns with more wit and wisdom.
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