Schedule
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Early
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00:00
MR James—The Hex
Embroiled in a controversy with a black magic charlatan, Montague gets an apology. Sort of
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01:00
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey (Omnibus), Episode 1
1/2 Entering society, Catherine imagines danger in every encounter with comic results.
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02:15
Shorts—The Time Being, How To Conduct a Rishta Meeting by Nafisa Muhtadi
4/6 By Nafisa Muhtadi. A woman shares her considerable experience of Rishta meetings.
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02:30
The Secret Commonwealth (Omnibus)—Episode 1
1/2 Lyra and her dæmon Pantalaimon uncover a conspiracy. Read by Simon Russell Beale.
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03:45
Travels with Bob—1. Holy Island
1/5 Paddy and Bob are on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, a spiritual place with a rich history
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04:00
DH Lawrence - Daughters of the Vicar
Classic tale of the struggle between emotion and intellect with Rachel Atkins.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Soul Music - In The Bleak Midwinter
Poet Daljit Nagra chooses the very best programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's poetry archive.
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05:30
Guilt Trip—Episode 3
3/4 Laura and Ros are invited aboard a narrow boat, but all does not go as they expected.
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Morning
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06:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
1/5 The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
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06:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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07:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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07:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Christmas Special
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie take donations from Glyn Johns, Shazia Mirza & JK Rowling
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08:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
6/13 The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
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08:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
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09:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 4
4/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.
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09:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.
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10:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 1
1/5 Arthur Clennam befriends seamstress Amy Dorrit and meets her extraordinary family.
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—Turning Kids Into Grown-Ups
Host Guy Raz explores the sometimes fraught world of parenting - how can we improve?
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11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Johnny Marr
Guitarist Johnny Marr chooses 'Walk Right Back' by the Everly Brothers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
6/13 The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
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12:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
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13:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
1/5 The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
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13:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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14:00
Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 1
1/10 Novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'.
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14:15
The Hidden Henry—Henry, Medicine and Health
1/5 Elizabeth Hurren reveals how Henry VIII was both a medical pioneer and a hypochrondiac.
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14:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries
6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
1/5 Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise.
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15:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 1
1/5 Arthur Clennam befriends seamstress Amy Dorrit and meets her extraordinary family.
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16:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 4
4/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.
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16:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.
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17:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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17:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Christmas Special
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie take donations from Glyn Johns, Shazia Mirza & JK Rowling
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 2/2
6/10 The Skishtari Egg exerts control over Andrew, allowing him to unleash a creature.
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18:45
Roger Dodsworth: The Re-animated Englishman
Mary Shelley's tale of a 17th century Englishman found in the ice brought back to life.
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19:00
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket—Series 1, The Cruise - 1/2
6/13 The dear ladies fly off to sing on a cruise liner.
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19:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, Keep Young and Beautiful
4/26 New War Office policy sparks drastic action amongst the platoon's old guard.
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20:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
1/5 The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
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20:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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21:00
TED Radio Hour—Turning Kids Into Grown-Ups
Host Guy Raz explores the sometimes fraught world of parenting - how can we improve?
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21:50
Inheritance Tracks—Johnny Marr
Guitarist Johnny Marr chooses 'Walk Right Back' by the Everly Brothers.
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22:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Christmas Special
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie take donations from Glyn Johns, Shazia Mirza & JK Rowling
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22:30
On the Hour—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Pre-natal beauty therapy hits the headlines. Chris Morris hosts the incisive news satire.
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Review of the Decade, Comedy Club Review of the Decade 2/2
2/2 Jake Yapp and Jon Holmes look back at the 2010s.
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23:00
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2019, Episode 3
3/3 A show looking back at the decade.
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23:30
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Hogmanay Special
James Naughtie joins Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden for a New Year's Eve celebration.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Serpent Crest, Aladdin Time, part 2/2
6/10 The Skishtari Egg exerts control over Andrew, allowing him to unleash a creature.
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00:45
Roger Dodsworth: The Re-animated Englishman
Mary Shelley's tale of a 17th century Englishman found in the ice brought back to life.
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01:00
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Episode 1
1/5 The murder of Poirot's dentist sparks further gruesome events. Stars John Moffatt.
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01:30
Mr Pollock's Theatres
Simon Callow explores the world of cardboard make-believe with a history of toy theatres.
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02:00
Book at Bedtime—Sweet Caress: The Many Lives of Amory Clay, Episode 1
1/10 Novel by William Boyd, bestselling author of 'Any Human Heart' and 'Restless'.
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02:15
The Hidden Henry—Henry, Medicine and Health
1/5 Elizabeth Hurren reveals how Henry VIII was both a medical pioneer and a hypochrondiac.
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02:30
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 6. Gothic Mysteries
6/10 Henry enraptures Catherine with his tall tales.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
1/5 Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise.
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03:00
Charles Dickens—Little Dorrit, Episode 1
1/5 Arthur Clennam befriends seamstress Amy Dorrit and meets her extraordinary family.
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04:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 4
4/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.
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04:30
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Family Time
2/6 Ben and Helen squabble over spending Christmas with her mother.
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05:00
Arrested Development—Episode 2
2/4 Can Penny's sister help her to come to terms with being jilted by Dave?
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Christmas Special
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie take donations from Glyn Johns, Shazia Mirza & JK Rowling
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