Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
2/5 The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
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06:30
One Day in Winter: Driving Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas
The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
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07:00
A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
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07:30
Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… 'B'
2/2 Over two episodes comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite opinions to see how they fit.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
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08:30
Round the Horne—The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden go round without poorly Kenneth Horne.
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09:00
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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09:30
Stilgoe's Around—Brighton Racecourse
Songs and sketches from Brighton Racecourse as the team "tackles" the subject of Sport.
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10:00
Drama on 4—Richard Adams - Watership Down, Episode 2
2/2 Richard Adams' fantasy classic about a band of rabbits on a quest to establish a new home.
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11:00
Telling Tales—Jeremy Dyson
Settle in for some ghost stories and strange tales with Jeremy Dyson.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
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12:30
Round the Horne—The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden go round without poorly Kenneth Horne.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
2/5 The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
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13:30
One Day in Winter: Driving Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas
The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 7
7/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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14:15
The History of Pop—2. Pop for the Masses
2/4 John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
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14:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
2/10 Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 2
2/5 Maggie Smith hits Broadway and Edinburgh, and makes her first films.
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15:00
James Bond—Thunderball
James Bond v SPECTRE. Can the Western world be saved? Martin Jarvis directs a star cast.
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16:30
James Bond: Licence to Kilt
Join actor Robbie Coltrane as he uncovers the story of James Bond's Scottish roots.
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17:00
A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
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17:30
Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… 'B'
2/2 Over two episodes comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite opinions to see how they fit.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 2/2
2/10 Humans try to overthrow the Robotov Tsars. The Tsarina creates a cyborg boy.
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18:30
Pioneers—Series 1, David Blunkett
1/5 David Blunkett talks about how failure was not an option during his rise to high office.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Operation Christmas Duff
With a festive pudding shortage for forces overseas, Neddie Seagoon takes action.
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19:30
Round the Horne—The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden go round without poorly Kenneth Horne.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
2/5 The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
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20:30
One Day in Winter: Driving Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas
The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
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21:00
Telling Tales—Jeremy Dyson
Settle in for some ghost stories and strange tales with Jeremy Dyson.
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22:00
Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… 'B'
2/2 Over two episodes comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite opinions to see how they fit.
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22:30
Armstrong and Miller—Episode 3
3/4 Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. Sketches and songs from March 1998.
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22:45
Jelly Mountain—Episode 5
5/5 Musings on a footkerchief and a forest full of girls. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—12 Days of Christmas, Episode 4
4/4 Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes interview the characters from the carol the 12 Days of Christmas.
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23:00
Vent—Series 3, Ladies and Gentlemen
1/6 As Ben leaves hospital to start a new life, he invents a panel game and meets Buzz Aldrin.
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23:30
Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Christmas Party
6/6 The consultants' drunken office party looks like a recipe for festive disaster.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Tsar Wars, part 2/2
2/10 Humans try to overthrow the Robotov Tsars. The Tsarina creates a cyborg boy.
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00:30
Pioneers—Series 1, David Blunkett
1/5 David Blunkett talks about how failure was not an option during his rise to high office.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 2. The Inheritance
2/5 The medieval monk fears the worst over the sickness of Shrewsbury Abbey's benefactor.
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01:30
One Day in Winter: Driving Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas
The stories of some of the millions of travellers making their way home for Christmas.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 7
7/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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02:15
The History of Pop—2. Pop for the Masses
2/4 John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
2/10 Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 2
2/5 Maggie Smith hits Broadway and Edinburgh, and makes her first films.
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03:00
James Bond—Thunderball
James Bond v SPECTRE. Can the Western world be saved? Martin Jarvis directs a star cast.
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04:30
James Bond: Licence to Kilt
Join actor Robbie Coltrane as he uncovers the story of James Bond's Scottish roots.
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05:00
A Month of June—1. Spray the Grass Green
1/4 June Whitfield stars as Hollywood legend Lana Garfield.
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05:30
Rhys James—Rhys James Isn't..., Rhys James Isn’t… 'B'
2/2 Over two episodes comedian Rhys James tries on some opposite opinions to see how they fit.
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