Schedule
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Early
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00:00
HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 1
1/5 A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
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00:15
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—1. The Scratch
1/10 Potent and playful drama about a world without antibiotics.
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00:30
A Good Read—Les Dennis and Michael Simkins
Actors Michael Simkins and Les Dennis join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite reads.
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01:00
Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 1
1/5 Glitz and sleaze collide for two police typists in Prohibition New York.
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01:30
M1: The Modernist Marvel
Poet John Hegley reflects on the M1, Britain's first motorway in 1959. From 2009.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 1
1/10 Mary Costello's lyrical debut, shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, read by Niamh Cusack
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Signals of Growth
Uncovering the elusive ways plants move and respond to their surroundings.
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02:30
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—6. The Affairs
6/10 Doctor's wife Emma embarks on a series of affairs to escape provincial life.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, An Animal of No Significance
1/5 Yuval Noah Harari's groundbreaking account of our history - from apes to world dominance.
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03:00
Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 1
Bhushan Banerji's classic story of poverty and love in a remote Bengali village.
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04:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 5
5/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Clive Anderson, Anne Dudley and Richard Williams.
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04:30
Street and Lane—Series 1, Blues on the Stairs
2/4 Yorkshire builders Johnny and Arthur grapple with a perilously perched piano.
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05:00
Lucky Heather—3. The Searchers
3/6 Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair so asks Heather to investigate.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 4
4/6 The 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
Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
2/5 New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
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06:30
Celluloid Beatles
Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
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07:00
Living with the Enemy—Episode 1
1/6 The adventures of a comedian-turned-holistic-therapist and a Tory MP- turned-media figure.
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07:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
6/6 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 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
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08:30
To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
8/10 When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
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09:00
Lobby Land—Series 2, ³ΥΎ±²υ-Γ -³ΥΎ±²υ
1/5 Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.
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09:30
So On and So Forth—Episode 1
1/4 One of the rising stars of the sketch group circuit with a very British style of comedy.
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10:00
Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 2
Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
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11:00
Telling Tales—Phoebe Judge
Stories of crime and love with the ever curious Phoebe Judge.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
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12:30
To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
8/10 When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
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13:00
Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
2/5 New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
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13:30
Celluloid Beatles
Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 2
2/10 In the aftermath of her mother's death, young Tess is beset by grief. Read by Niamh Cusack
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14:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
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14:30
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—7. An Unexpected Turn
7/10 Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Cognitive Revolution
2/5 How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order.
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15:00
Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 2
Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
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16:00
Best Behaviour—Episode 3
Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford tackle the etiquette of travel.
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16:30
Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 6
6/6 1959 in the quiet Irish town and Mr Gallagher has made a discovery. With Gerard Murphy.
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17:00
Living with the Enemy—Episode 1
1/6 The adventures of a comedian-turned-holistic-therapist and a Tory MP- turned-media figure.
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17:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
6/6 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
HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 2
2/5 A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
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18:15
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—2. Infection
2/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
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18:30
Dad Made Me Laugh—Nick Wisdom
Norman Wisdom's son chats to Sally Magnusson about growing up with a famous funny father.
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19:00
The Al Read Show—From 14/10/1995
Arriving home late, Al's wife thwarts his efforts to relax.
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19:30
To the Manor Born—An Englishman's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
8/10 When Devere installs new security cameras, Audrey declares war.
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20:00
Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
2/5 New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
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20:30
Celluloid Beatles
Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
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21:00
Telling Tales—Phoebe Judge
Stories of crime and love with the ever curious Phoebe Judge.
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22:00
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
6/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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22:30
Ivor Cutler - A Wet Handle—Episode 2
2/5 Music, prosaic idiosyncrasy and whimsy from the unique Ivor Cutler.
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22:45
Comedy Club Extra—Comedy Catalysts, Comedy Catalysts - Sindhu Vee
Harriet Kemsley talks to a comedian about the trail blazing comic who inspired them.
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23:00
The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 2
2/4 Sketch show from award-winning duo Croft and Pearce, rising stars of UK comedy.
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23:15
The Literary Adventures of Mr Brown—Episode 2
2/2 Imagine if London's genteel literary scene had a bit more swag and a gangsta's lean.
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23:30
Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 2
2/5 Featuring the Ike Turner and Melvyn Bragg Story. Stars Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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Late
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00:00
HG Wells—The First Men in the Moon, Episode 2
2/5 A penniless businessman meets an absent-minded scientist with a dream.
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00:15
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—2. Infection
2/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
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00:30
A Good Read—Les Dennis and Michael Simkins
Actors Michael Simkins and Les Dennis join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite reads.
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01:00
Book at Beachtime—Suzanne Rindell - The Other Typist, Episode 2
2/5 New police precinct typist Odalie introduces prim and proper Rose to bathtub gin.
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01:30
Celluloid Beatles
Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 2
2/10 In the aftermath of her mother's death, young Tess is beset by grief. Read by Niamh Cusack
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02:15
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Unlocking Biodiversity
Kathy Willis describes the tools that are proving essential to map the world's flora.
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02:30
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert—7. An Unexpected Turn
7/10 Doctor Bovary takes convalescing Emma to the theatre in Rouen, and a chance meeting.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Cognitive Revolution
2/5 How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order.
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03:00
Anuradha Roy Introduces - Pather Panchali Song of the Road—Episode 2
Opu sees life outside the village and Durga looks forward to marriage.
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04:00
Best Behaviour—Episode 3
Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford tackle the etiquette of travel.
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04:30
Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 6
6/6 1959 in the quiet Irish town and Mr Gallagher has made a discovery. With Gerard Murphy.
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05:00
Living with the Enemy—Episode 1
1/6 The adventures of a comedian-turned-holistic-therapist and a Tory MP- turned-media figure.
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05:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 6
6/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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