Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 1. Troubled Times
1/5 The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested
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06:30
Letters To Father Christmas
Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas.
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07:00
Arrested Development—Episode 1
1/4 Penny and Dave are getting married, but her new hair-do might not let them.
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07:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Episode 6
6/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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08:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
5/13 Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
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08:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Godiva Affair
3/26 The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox.
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09:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 3
3/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
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09:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
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10:00
Drama on 4—Richard Adams - Watership Down, Episode 1
1/2 Richard Adams' fantasy classic about a band of rabbits on a quest to find a new home.
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—The Consequences of Racism
Guy Raz explores what are the real consequences of racism?
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11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Don McLean
Singer Don McLean chooses tracks by Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
5/13 Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
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12:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Godiva Affair
3/26 The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 1. Troubled Times
1/5 The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested
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13:30
Letters To Father Christmas
Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 6
6/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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14:15
The History of Pop—1. Life Pre-Pop
1/4 In a four-part series, John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
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14:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 1. The Season
1/10 Jane Austen's satire on all things Gothic with Miriam Margolyes.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 1
1/5 Maggie Smith gets the acting bug. Biography by Michael Coveney.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Richard Adams - Watership Down, Episode 1
1/2 Richard Adams' fantasy classic about a band of rabbits on a quest to find a new home.
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16:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 3
3/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
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16:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
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17:00
Arrested Development—Episode 1
1/4 Penny and Dave are getting married, but her new hair-do might not let them.
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17:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Episode 6
6/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 1/2
1/10 Seized by robots, the Fourth Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are taken to a space palace.
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18:30
A Good Read—Natalie Haynes and Monty Halls
Natalie Haynes, Monty Halls and Kate Mosse discuss their favourite reads.
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19:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, Desert Island Discs
5/13 Roy Plomley joins the dear ladies as they are cast away.
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19:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Godiva Affair
3/26 The platoon hold a Spitfire fundraiser, but Jones is pining for Mrs Fox.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 1. Troubled Times
1/5 The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested
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20:30
Letters To Father Christmas
Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas.
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21:00
TED Radio Hour—The Consequences of Racism
Guy Raz explores what are the real consequences of racism?
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21:50
Inheritance Tracks—Don McLean
Singer Don McLean chooses tracks by Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.
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22:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Episode 6
6/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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22:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 3, Lives Lost, Ruined, Wrecked and Redeemed
6/6 Can Pip and Ripely save the nation or will Mr Benevolent get his evil way?
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—12 Days of Christmas, Episode 3
3/4 Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes interview the characters from the carol the 12 Days of Christmas.
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23:00
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2019, Episode 2
2/3 As the dust settles after the election, the team hoover it up.
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23:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—The Christmas 'Do'
Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 1/2
1/10 Seized by robots, the Fourth Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey are taken to a space palace.
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00:30
A Good Read—Natalie Haynes and Monty Halls
Natalie Haynes, Monty Halls and Kate Mosse discuss their favourite reads.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 1. Troubled Times
1/5 The Abbey's ill benefactor needs Brother Cadfael's ointment, deadly if ingested
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01:30
Letters To Father Christmas
Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 6
6/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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02:15
The History of Pop—1. Life Pre-Pop
1/4 In a four-part series, John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 1. The Season
1/10 Jane Austen's satire on all things Gothic with Miriam Margolyes.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 1
1/5 Maggie Smith gets the acting bug. Biography by Michael Coveney.
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03:00
Drama on 4—Richard Adams - Watership Down, Episode 1
1/2 Richard Adams' fantasy classic about a band of rabbits on a quest to find a new home.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 3
3/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
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04:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Complete Break
1/6 Upwardly mobile Ben and Helen plan a holiday. Simon Brett sitcom starring Paula Wilcox.
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05:00
Arrested Development—Episode 1
1/4 Penny and Dave are getting married, but her new hair-do might not let them.
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05:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, Episode 6
6/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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