Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, The Broken Crown, part 2/2
4/10 Discovering the power of the Egg, the Doctor realises it can't be entrusted to a child.
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00:30
Great Lives—Evelyn Glennie on Jacqueline Du Pre
The English Cellist Jacqueline Du Pre is championed by solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 4. Mallilie
4/5 Confusion reigns in the hunt for the poisoner. Brother Cadfael has fresh suspicions.
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01:30
50 Years of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Writer Brian Sibley tells the story behind Ian Fleming's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 9
9/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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02:15
The History of Pop—Fizzing with Health?
4/4 In the last in the series, John Peel presents the definitive history of carbonated water.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 4. Fears
4/10 Catherine discovers that heroines must take desperate action to get what they want.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 4
4/5 Maggie Smith’s film career blossoms.
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03:00
James Bond—Moonraker
Martin Jarvis directs Toby Stephens and a stellar cast in this latest 007 adventure.
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04:30
James Bond—The Soviet James Bond
The name is Isaev, Maxim Maximovich Isaev. Miles Jupp uncovers the Soviet James Bond.
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05:00
Ballylenon—Series 8, The Threat of Television
6/6 The idiot's lantern is coming, and for once, the churches unite in moral outrage.
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05:30
Tom Allen Is Actually Not Very Nice—Episode 3
3/4 Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
5/5 With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
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06:30
Pantomime
Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
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07:00
1834—Dentists and Lovers
4/6 Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
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07:30
The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
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08:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
2/7 Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
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08:30
Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6
6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
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09:00
The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
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09:30
The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
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10:00
Puss-in-Boots
It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Top 10 New Podcasts of 2019
Another chance to hear Podcast Radio Hour's top ten picks of 2019.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
2/7 Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
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12:30
Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6
6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
5/5 With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
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13:30
Pantomime
Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 10
10/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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14:15
The Snowman
Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
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14:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
5/10 Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 5
5/5 Maggie Smith joins the cast of Downton Abbey.
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15:00
Puss-in-Boots
It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
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16:00
The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
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16:30
The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
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17:00
1834—Dentists and Lovers
4/6 Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
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17:30
The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 1/2
5/10 The Doctor, Mrs Wibbsey and Alex become ensnared in a labyrinth of magical rooms.
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18:40
Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
A young man sets out on a journey where the elements, and something else, are against him.
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19:00
The Burkiss Way—Series 4, Rise from the Grave the Burkiss Way
2/7 Dracula and Oedipus Rex get a good going over from Fred, Jo, Nigel and Chris.
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19:30
Something to Shout About—Series 3, Episode 6
6/20 Will Michael remember his secretary’s birthday? Advertising agency comedy from 1961.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
5/5 With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
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20:30
Pantomime
Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Top 10 New Podcasts of 2019
Another chance to hear Podcast Radio Hour's top ten picks of 2019.
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22:00
The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
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22:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral
2/6 When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral.
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Most Shocking Comedy Club Moments of 2019, Episode 1
1/2 Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes with a rundown of the most shocking Comedy Club moments of 2019.
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23:00
Party—Series 3, The Curry
1/4 The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break.
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23:30
The Mel and Sue Thing—Episode 4
4/6 Cinema trips, Jane Austen and a new posh British blockbuster.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 1/2
5/10 The Doctor, Mrs Wibbsey and Alex become ensnared in a labyrinth of magical rooms.
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00:40
Dracula's Guest by Bram Stoker
A young man sets out on a journey where the elements, and something else, are against him.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Cadfael - Monk's Hood, 5. Judgement
5/5 With a fresh arrest for murder, Brother Cadfael is keen to see justice delivered.
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01:30
Pantomime
Michael Billington interviews the actor and writer John Morley, who loved pantomime.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 10
10/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family.
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02:15
The Snowman
Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 5. Conflict
5/10 Catherine receives a most pleasing invitation and a most displeasing engagement.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Maggie Smith - A Biography, Episode 5
5/5 Maggie Smith joins the cast of Downton Abbey.
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03:00
Puss-in-Boots
It’s Radio 2 panto time with Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor and Anita Harris. From 1979.
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04:00
The Food Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Elisabeth Luard, Josceline Dimbleby and Stephen Fry.
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04:30
The Phenomenon Squad—Invaders
5/5 Brabazon's cops prepare to greet an alien craft due to land on Salisbury Plain.
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05:00
1834—Dentists and Lovers
4/6 Ned needs root canal work, but 21st-century Jason needs lessons in 19th-century courting.
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05:30
The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
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