Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, The Man Who Wrote Books In His Head
4/5 The Man Who Wrote Books In His Head by Patricia Highsmith. Cheever says he is a writer.
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00:15
Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, Mrs Bixby and The Colonel's Coat
4/5 Charles Dance narrates a comic tale of adultery. With Kerry Shale and Lorelei King.
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00:30
Great Lives—DJ Sara Cox nominates singer Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
Sara Cox nominates the American hip hop artist and rapper Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 5. Last Lunch
5/6 The thespian sleuth suspects a student of the murder of Willy, but another is acting oddly
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01:30
The Playlist Series—Queen Victoria's Playlist
In Buckingham Palace, David Owen Norris and guests hear Queen Victoria's favourite songs.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 4
4/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
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02:15
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Sir Alec Douglas-Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Matchsticks
4/5 David Cannadine explores Sir Alec Douglas-Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's matchbox economics.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 4
4/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
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02:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 4
4/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
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03:00
Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 1
1/2 An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
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04:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 A panel show hosted by Angus Deayton but devised by the panellists.
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04:30
Change at Oglethorpe—Remember, Remember the Fifth of September
4/6 Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor June.
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05:00
Ballylenon—Series 8, Crime Fiction
5/6 A writer from London finds the local denizens ideal for a salacious work of fiction.
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05:30
Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 2
2/4 Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
6/6 One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
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06:30
Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
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07:00
1834—Strong Continental Lager
3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
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07:30
Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
5/8 Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
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08:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Remember the Burkiss Way
1/7 Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.
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08:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 09:00
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09:00
The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
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09:30
The Phenomenon Squad—The Purge
4/5 Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.
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10:00
Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
2/2 An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—O Come All Ye Podcasts
Amanda Litherland presents a festive selection of podcasts to get you through the holidays
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Remember the Burkiss Way
1/7 Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.
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12:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 13:00
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13:00
Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
6/6 One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
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13:30
Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 5
5/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
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14:15
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Harold Wilson's Pipe and Mac
5/5 David Cannadine explores how Harold Wilson's pipe and Gannex mac came to define him.
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14:30
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 5
5/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
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14:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 5
5/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
2/2 An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
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16:00
The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
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16:30
The Phenomenon Squad—The Purge
4/5 Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.
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17:00
1834—Strong Continental Lager
3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
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17:30
Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
5/8 Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
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Evening
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18:00
Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, The Baby Spoon
5/5 The Baby Spoon by Patricia Highsmith. Claude hates his wife’s attachment to a keepsake.
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18:15
Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, The Landlady
5/5 Charles Dance narrates a dark tale by the master of the bizarre. With Doreen Mantle.
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18:30
Off the Page—The King Is Dead
Matthew Parris discusses succession with Misha Glenny, Richard Gott and Daisy Sampson.
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19:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Remember the Burkiss Way
1/7 Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees try to win the car.
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19:30
Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 5
5/20 An American is in a rush for an air freshener script. Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
6/6 One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
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20:30
Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—O Come All Ye Podcasts
Amanda Litherland presents a festive selection of podcasts to get you through the holidays
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22:00
Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
5/8 Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
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22:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
1/6 Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hayfever.
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23:00
The Iguanodon—Two Sausage Rolls Between the Seven of Us
3/3 A startling revelation for Sam after he survives a sinking and the pirates - again.
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23:30
The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 3
3/6 A guitar legend, Jane Austen and a soap opera queen. From 2002.
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Late
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00:00
Short Works—Patricia Highsmith Stories, The Baby Spoon
5/5 The Baby Spoon by Patricia Highsmith. Claude hates his wife’s attachment to a keepsake.
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00:15
Roald Dahl—Kiss Kiss, The Landlady
5/5 Charles Dance narrates a dark tale by the master of the bizarre. With Doreen Mantle.
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00:30
Off the Page—The King Is Dead
Matthew Parris discusses succession with Misha Glenny, Richard Gott and Daisy Sampson.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Charles Paris: So Much Blood, 6. Up In The Castle
6/6 One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death.
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01:30
Good Grief: The Story of Peanuts
Pete Paphides talks to family, friends and fans of Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 5
5/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
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02:15
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Harold Wilson's Pipe and Mac
5/5 David Cannadine explores how Harold Wilson's pipe and Gannex mac came to define him.
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02:30
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 5
5/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
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02:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 5
5/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
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03:00
Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
2/2 An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
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04:00
The Food Quiz—Christmas Special 2004
Jay Rayner gives his guests a festive grilling.
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04:30
The Phenomenon Squad—The Purge
4/5 Brabazon's intrepid cops are purging pornography. But WPI Nutkins wants a wimple.
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05:00
1834—Strong Continental Lager
3/6 21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.
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05:30
Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Cook, Sutherland, Vee and Waugh
5/8 Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
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