Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, Episode 1
1/3 An invasion by aliens interrupts a wedding anniversary celebration.
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00:30
A Good Read—Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler
Sukhdev Sandhu and Gavin Esler join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.
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01:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To
Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers.
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01:30
Me, Putin and Judo
Former judo champion Neil Adams visits Russia hoping to meet judo expert, Vladimir Putin.
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02:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 1
1/10 Tensions escalate among the former slaves on a Caribbean island.
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02:15
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The 'It' Factor
Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Hail St Custards
1/5 Molesworth gives a guided tour of the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 1
1/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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03:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—1. Lucilla's Revolution
1/4 Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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04:30
The Senses—Taste
4/6 Can a 14th-century Italian food taster protect his master when they visit the Borgias?
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05:00
A Whole 'Nother Story—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Can Pete and Cassie's friendship avoid causing jealousy all around them?
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05:30
Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 4
Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?
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Morning
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06:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
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06:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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07:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie.
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07:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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08:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone.
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08:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 27, Episode 1
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Zoe Lyons.
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09:45
Life on Egg—Series 1, Inspection
1/6 Harry Hill has his work cut out when inspectors arrive to rate his prison, the Egg.
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10:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
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11:00
David Goodland - Badger's Snatch
Milton Farleigh is driven to distraction when badgers destroy his sweetcorn patch.
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11:15
Drama on 4—The Golden Record
A love story in science and sound, based on the romance of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone.
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12:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
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13:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
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13:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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14:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2
2/10 Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
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14:15
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The Best to You Each Morning
Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages
2/5 Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2
2/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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15:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
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16:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
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16:30
The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
6/6 The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
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17:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie.
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17:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
2/3 Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
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18:30
Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash
1/4 Tom Morton meets the daughter of country music star Johnny Cash.
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19:00
Lines From My Grandfather's Forehead—Series 2, Episode 3
3/8 A spoof Paul Temple and wires get crossed on the telephone.
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19:30
Beyond Our Ken—Series 3, Episode 4
4/14 Kenneth gets arty and Hornerama looks at public transport.
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20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
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20:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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21:00
David Goodland - Badger's Snatch
Milton Farleigh is driven to distraction when badgers destroy his sweetcorn patch.
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21:15
Drama on 4—The Golden Record
A love story in science and sound, based on the romance of Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.
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22:00
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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22:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Tony Hawks 3/3
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
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23:00
Vent—Series 2, Wednesday Morning 3am
4/6 Comatose Ben shares his thoughts with those awake at the darkest hour of the night.
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23:30
Weak at the Top—Series 2, Values
3/4 Marketing maestro John Weak tackles a meeting room crisis with a little seduction.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—Before the Screaming Begins, 2. Authorities
2/3 Tom's new mental powers interest the authorities.
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00:30
Musical Genes—Series 1, Rosanne Cash
1/4 Tom Morton meets the daughter of country music star Johnny Cash.
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01:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2018, Sarah Hall - Sudden Traveller
Story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love.
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01:30
The Manchester Writers
John Harris takes a look at how writers in 1930s Manchester shaped our views of the north.
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02:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 2
2/10 Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway's mother marries an Englishman in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
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02:15
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The Best to You Each Morning
Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, A Tour of the Cages
2/5 Molesworth and his friend Peason explain the different types of masters.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 2
2/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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03:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—2. Skirmishes
2/4 Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
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04:30
The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
6/6 The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
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05:00
Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 A theatre awards ceremony sparks no end of subterfuge for event organiser Rosie.
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05:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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