Schedule
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Early
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—1. The End Begins
1/6 Brilliant flashes and a cloud of seeds. Bill Masen recalls the world's plant nightmare.
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00:30
A Good Read—Dillie Keane and Richard Fortey
Dillie Keane, Professor Richard Fortey and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.
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01:00
Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 1. Hostage
1/5 As civil war takes its toll on Shrewsbury, the detective monk takes action.
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01:30
Curlew River
Ian Bostridge opens a window onto one of Benjamin Britten's strangest musical works.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 1
1/5 Having found literary success, our lady heads to a conference in Brussels.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name
Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants.
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02:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—Penniless
6/10 With her father dead, Laura must ask her aunt for help and discovers some disturbing news.
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02:45
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
1/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
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03:00
Dave Sheasby - Five Summers and Johnny Onion
A photograph evokes vivid memories of an intense lost love across the English Channel.
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04:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 2
2/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Richard Osman, Prof Kevin Dutton and Dr Sandra Knapp.
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04:30
The Best Laid Plans—Would Like To Meet
3/4 New sitcom. Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.
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05:00
Flying the Flag—Series 4, End of Term
8/8 Ambassador Mackenzie packs his diplomatic bags for good, but faces one final crisis.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 1
1/6 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Morning
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06:00
Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
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06:30
Britain's Black Revolutionary
Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
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07:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
4/6 Events planner Rosie discovers that a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
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07:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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08:00
The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955
Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
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08:30
To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
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09:00
Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 4
The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations.
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09:30
The Other Man—Getting Hotter
4/6 Nearly caught out twice with Grace, is Travis really cut out to be the other man?
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10:00
George Bernard Shaw - Pygmalion—1. The Experiment Begins
1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
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11:00
Telling Tales—Katherine Jakeways
Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955
Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
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12:30
To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
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13:00
Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
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13:30
Britain's Black Revolutionary
Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2
2/5 Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea.
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14:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
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14:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—Choices
7/10 De Courcy has fallen for Laura, but is she free from the affections of Colonel Hargrave?
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14:45
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
2/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
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15:00
George Bernard Shaw - Pygmalion—1. The Experiment Begins
1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
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16:00
Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker
6/6 Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
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16:30
Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
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17:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
4/6 Events planner Rosie discovers that a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
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17:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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Evening
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18:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—2. A Light in the Night
2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos of their surroundings?
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18:30
Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier
Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.
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19:00
The Al Read Show—From 15/11/1955
Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.
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19:30
To the Manor Born—Sons of the Fathers
5/10 Clearing out the cellar, Audrey finds more than she had bargained for.
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20:00
Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
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20:30
Britain's Black Revolutionary
Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
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21:00
Telling Tales—Katherine Jakeways
Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.
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22:00
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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22:30
Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Living Room
2/4 Alun's house tour arrives in his living room.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Ed Byrne 1/3
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
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23:00
To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is That You Mr Brown?
3/4 Sheila buys a crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles.
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23:30
Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Manchester
5/6 Mark is in Manchester for thoughts on low-cost housing and novel road safety techniques.
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Late
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00:00
John Wyndham - The Day of the Triffids—2. A Light in the Night
2/6 Bill finds a sighted companion, but can they survive the chaos of their surroundings?
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00:30
Sounds Natural—Eva Rueber-Staier
Miss World 1969, Eva Rueber-Staier, talks about her encounters with African wildlife.
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01:00
Cadfael—Dead Man's Ransom, 2. Ambassador
2/5 The detective monk's plan for a hostage exchange falters when love raises its head.
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01:30
Britain's Black Revolutionary
Former union leader Lord Morris investigates a forgotten black hero of political reform.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2
2/5 Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea.
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plants to Shape Society
How plants proved a new route to political power and the growth of Britain's Empire.
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02:30
Mary Brunton - Self Control—Choices
7/10 De Courcy has fallen for Laura, but is she free from the affections of Colonel Hargrave?
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02:45
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
2/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
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03:00
George Bernard Shaw - Pygmalion—1. The Experiment Begins
1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
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04:00
Genius—Series 3, Charlie Brooker
6/6 Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
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04:30
Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
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05:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 3, Leading A Merry Dance
4/6 Events planner Rosie discovers that a Russian dance troop isn't quite what it seems.
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05:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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