Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Terry Pratchett—Guards! Guards!, 5. Re-enter the Dragon
5/6 The dragon strikes. Captain Vimes gets his man, but can he hang onto him?
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00:30
Off the Page—Smoking
Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer join Matthew Parris to discuss smoking
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01:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Murder on the Orient Express, 5. Whodunnit?
5/5 Time is against the Belgian sleuth as he battles to unmask the murderer.
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01:30
Who Was Rosalind?
Susan Hitch finds out about the boys who played the female roles in Shakespeare's plays.
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02:00
Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea—Episode 10
10/10 Distressed Antoinette must come to terms with her future. Jane Eyre prequel.
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02:15
What Is a Story?—History for the Record
5/12 Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction.
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02:30
Shardlake—Sovereign, Episode 5
5/10 Humiliated by Henry VIII, Shardlake returns to York and crosses the path of an old enemy.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 5
5/5 The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century.
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03:00
Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov—5. Decisions
5/5 Following Ivan's appearance at the trial, Katerina prepares to deal Dmitry a fatal blow.
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04:00
Who Goes There?—Series 6, Episode 5
5/6 Famous people quiz with Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Claire Rayner and David Aaronovitch.
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04:30
In the Red—Episode 3
3/7 麻豆约拍 reporter George Cragge probes the murder of another London bank manager.
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05:00
Babblewick Hall—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Squire Fenton Babblewick inherits an estate, but his manservant is dismayed.
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05:30
Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles
1/4 Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
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Morning
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06:00
Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi
True story of Edith Thompson, who was charged with murdering her husband in 1922.
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07:30
Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
2/3 Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
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08:00
Archive on 4—Period Drama Politics
Steven Fielding on relations between upstairs and downstairs in dramas like Downton Abbey.
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09:00
The Freedland Files
Author Michael Freedland opens his audio archives
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Food Quiz—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 On Jay Rayner's menu are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anissa Helou, Matthew Fort.
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12:30
The Patrick and Maureen Maybe Music Experience—Episode 1
1/4 The squabbling husband and wife's weekly look at classical music.
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13:00
Blackwater (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A woman claims to be someone found dead ten years ago.
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14:10
Inheritance Tracks—Angelique Kidjo
Angelique Kidjo chooses 鈥楺uimbara鈥� by Celia Cruz and 鈥楩ire on the Mountain鈥� by Asa.
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14:15
Frankly Speaking—Allen Lane
The publisher and founder of Penguin books answers questions.
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14:45
Holmes and Watford—Tattoo
3/5 A couple row outside a pub but Tina has a vested interest in ensuring they do not make up.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Period Drama Politics
Steven Fielding on relations between upstairs and downstairs in dramas like Downton Abbey.
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16:00
Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi
True story of Edith Thompson, who was charged with murdering her husband in 1922.
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17:30
Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
2/3 Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Paradise 5, Episode 1
1/2 The Time Lord and companion, Peri, visit an eerie resort planet in search of an old friend
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19:00
The Freedland Files
Author Michael Freedland opens his audio archives
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22:00
Political Animals—Series 1, Wilberforce
1/4 The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1973-1987, reflects on life with Margaret Thatcher
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22:15
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows—1. Pubs
1/4 The incisive reporter investigates Britain's public houses.
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22:30
Revolting People—Series 3, Them Thar Hills
5/6 Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold.
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22:55
The Comedy Club Interviews—Daliso Chaponda (1/2)
From 10.00pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy.
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23:00
Alice's Wunderland—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.
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23:30
Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, China
2/5 The comedian visits the bustling city of Shanghai.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—The Lost Stories: Paradise 5, Episode 1
1/2 The Time Lord and companion, Peri, visit an eerie resort planet in search of an old friend
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01:00
Blackwater (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 A woman claims to be someone found dead ten years ago.
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Angelique Kidjo
Angelique Kidjo chooses 鈥楺uimbara鈥� by Celia Cruz and 鈥楩ire on the Mountain鈥� by Asa.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Allen Lane
The publisher and founder of Penguin books answers questions.
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02:45
Holmes and Watford—Tattoo
3/5 A couple row outside a pub but Tina has a vested interest in ensuring they do not make up.
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03:00
Archive on 4—Period Drama Politics
Steven Fielding on relations between upstairs and downstairs in dramas like Downton Abbey.
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04:00
Shelagh Stephenson - Darling Peidi
True story of Edith Thompson, who was charged with murdering her husband in 1922.
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05:30
Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
2/3 Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
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