Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Dan Dare—21st Century Spaceman, Episode 1
1/2 An investigation into how the reality of space exploration is catching up with Dan Dare.
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00:25
Dan Dare—Series 2, Reign of the Robots 1/2
1/7 After a long journey home, Dan Dare and his crew find the Earth has been subjugated.
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01:00
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues by AL Kennedy (Omnibus)—Series 4
John and Maggie's wedding day arrives but will it go smoothly?
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02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Norman Jay MBE
Norman Jay chooses 'Mona Lisa' by Nat King Cole and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.
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02:15
Frankly Speaking—Evelyn Waugh
The Brideshead Revisited author discusses his career.
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02:45
A Sacrifice at Christmas by Dafydd Ifans
A woman sets off in the dark to the Christmas market to sell her wares.
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03:00
Archive on 4—David Bowie: Verbatim (2016)
Bowie’s extraordinary life and unparalleled career told in his own words.
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04:00
James Bond—From Russia with Love
The Russians want Bond dead. Will his romance with a beautiful spy cloud Bond's judgement?
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05:30
Recycled Radio—Series 2, Truth
3/3 Gerald Scarfe introduces the radio, recycled. The subject is truth.
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Morning
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06:00
Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
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07:15
Nay, Ivy, Nay by Shena Mackay
Ivy wants to decorate a pudding with a special sprig of holly. Read by Crawford Logan.
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07:30
Guilt Trip—Episode 2
2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they both find what they are looking for?
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08:00
Life With The Lyons—'Twas The Night Before
Bebe welcomes Nick into her home as the family attempt to hang up festive decorations.
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08:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Just The Ticket
Jimmy is thrilled at the prospect of seeing Cinderella but tickets are in great demand.
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09:00
Letters From Tove (Omnibus)
The letters of Moomin creator Tove Jansson to her family, her confidantes and her lovers.
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10:10
The Listening Project—Graham and Lisa - Where Angels Walk
A Buddhist Santa Claus and a chaplain contemplate Christmas morning in a hospice.
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10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Dame June Whitfield
Actress Dame June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Live from the Cowboy Poetry Festival
Dame Wilburn with true stories from the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Nevada.
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11:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Life With The Lyons—'Twas The Night Before
Bebe welcomes Nick into her home as the family attempt to hang up festive decorations.
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12:30
The Clitheroe Kid—Just The Ticket
Jimmy is thrilled at the prospect of seeing Cinderella but tickets are in great demand.
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13:00
Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
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14:15
Nay, Ivy, Nay by Shena Mackay
Ivy wants to decorate a pudding with a special sprig of holly. Read by Crawford Logan.
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14:30
The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman (Omnibus)—La Belle Sauvage
2/2 Malcolm returns to see Alice at the Priory to find out who has been helping Bonneville.
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15:45
Who Ate All The Pies?—Stargazey Pie
5/5 Travelling the country to find his perfect pie, poet Ian McMillan arrives in Cornwall.
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16:00
Drama on 4—The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West's caustic satire of 1930s Hollywood.
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17:00
Poetry Extra—Sir Ian McKellen reads The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's poetry archive.
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17:30
Guilt Trip—Episode 2
2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they both find what they are looking for?
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Evening
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18:00
The Twilight Zone—Night of the Meek
Henry Corwin is a reprobate Santa, but then he finds a gift that keeps on giving.
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18:40
A Dreadful Night by Anton Chekhov
Returning home one Christmas Eve, Ivan Spektroff is horrified by what’s waiting for him.
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19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Live from the Cowboy Poetry Festival
Dame Wilburn with true stories from the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Nevada.
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19:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
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20:00
Letters From Tove (Omnibus)
The letters of Moomin creator Tove Jansson to her family, her confidantes and her lovers.
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21:10
The Listening Project—Graham and Lisa - Where Angels Walk
A Buddhist Santa Claus and a chaplain contemplate Christmas morning in a hospice.
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21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Dame June Whitfield
Actress Dame June Whitfield shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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22:00
Guilt Trip—Episode 2
2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they both find what they are looking for?
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22:30
The Remains of Foley and McColl—Subtle
4/4 Sean Foley and Hamish McColl learn the art of subtlety by visiting a Jane Austen novel.
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—12 Days of Christmas, Episode 2
2/4 Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes interview the characters from the carol the 12 Days of Christmas.
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23:00
2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Headless - Civil War Radio
4/6 English Civil War reports as they happen - with all the decapitations and more.
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23:15
Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown—4. Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
4/4 The Aussie comic explores Pablo Picasso's angry 1907 masterpiece.
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23:30
The Harpoon—Christmas Special
A rip-roaring Yuletide edition of the paper for boys. Starring Peter Baynham.
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Late
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00:00
The Twilight Zone—Night of the Meek
Henry Corwin is a reprobate Santa, but then he finds a gift that keeps on giving.
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00:40
A Dreadful Night by Anton Chekhov
Returning home one Christmas Eve, Ivan Spektroff is horrified by what’s waiting for him.
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01:00
Nigel Slater - Eating for England (Omnibus)
A dramatised reimagining of cook Nigel Slater's life, and the aunt who encouraged him.
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02:15
Nay, Ivy, Nay by Shena Mackay
Ivy wants to decorate a pudding with a special sprig of holly. Read by Crawford Logan.
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02:30
The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman (Omnibus)—La Belle Sauvage
2/2 Malcolm returns to see Alice at the Priory to find out who has been helping Bonneville.
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03:45
Who Ate All The Pies?—Stargazey Pie
5/5 Travelling the country to find his perfect pie, poet Ian McMillan arrives in Cornwall.
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04:00
Drama on 4—The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West's caustic satire of 1930s Hollywood.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Sir Ian McKellen reads The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's poetry archive.
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05:30
Guilt Trip—Episode 2
2/4 Ros and Laura each have concerns. Will they both find what they are looking for?
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