Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Arthur Koestler - Darkness at Noon
Adaptation of Arthur Koestler's nightmarish portrait of a totalitarian state.
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01:00
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet (Omnibus)—The Virgin in the Garden
1/6 Still living at home in 1950s Yorkshire, Frederica senses something exciting is beginning.
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02:05
Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—New York, New York
A snapshot from the 80s of this unique city, brought to life by writer Barry Pilton.
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02:15
Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas
3/3 Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival.
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02:30
The Call of the Wild by Jack London (Omnibus)
The adventures of a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush.
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03:45
A Guide to Woodland Birds—Common Warblers
2/5 Brett Westwood identifies local species in the Forest of Dean.
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04:00
Lucy Catherine - The Goldilocks Zone
Only a true connection with another human can bring us back to ourselves.
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05:00
Poetry Extra—Time For Verse - James Berry
Daljit Nagra selects Time for Verse featuring James Berry. From 1988.
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05:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 2, Aristophanes
1/4 Join Natalie Haynes as she stands up for the Greek playwright Aristophanes.
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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine
1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides?
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06:30
He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
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07:00
Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Dan and Lucy have the other-people's-baby blues. Could a night of poker help?
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07:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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08:00
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
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08:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
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09:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee.
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09:30
Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2
2/8 In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.
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10:00
Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1
1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire
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11:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 6, The Hackers
15/16 Guy Raz explores pioneering research looking to 'hack' the brain and climate. Why?
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11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and by The Clash.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
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12:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
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13:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine
1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides?
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13:30
He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
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14:00
Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 1
1/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
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14:15
Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 1. Squirrels
1/5 Do grey squirrels prove Victorians were a bunch of environmental vandals?
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14:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 6/8
6/30 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life, while sister Frederica continues acting.
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14:45
Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1
1/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.
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15:00
Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1
1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire
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16:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee.
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16:30
Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2
2/8 In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.
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17:00
Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Dan and Lucy have the other-people's-baby blues. Could a night of poker help?
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17:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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Evening
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18:00
Charles Chilton - Space Force—Series 2, 6. Unto Death - And Beyond
6/6 Stranded on the Golden Planet, the crew must find a way to return to Mars.
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18:30
A Good Read—David Edgar and Helen Cross
Sue MacGregor, David Edgar and Helen Cross discuss books at the Birmingham Book Festival.
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19:00
Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind.
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19:30
Dad's Army—Series 3, The Royal Train
15/26 Mainwaring gets up steam when the platoon waits for the King at the station.
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20:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine
1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides?
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20:30
He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
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21:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 6, The Hackers
15/16 Guy Raz explores pioneering research looking to 'hack' the brain and climate. Why?
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21:50
Inheritance Tracks—Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and by The Clash.
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22:00
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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22:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Life Destroyed Then Repaired and Rehappied
6/6 Our hero Pip faces his nemesis Mister Benevolent for an epic Russian battle.
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22:55
Comedy Club Extra—Jon Holmes Does..., The Doors Of Perception 1/3
Jon Holmes attempts to throw open The Doors of Perception with his teacher, Amir Giles.
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23:00
The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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23:30
Hut 33—Series 1, Baghdad
2/6 Two of the wartime code-breakers jump at the chance to escape Bletchley Park for Iraq.
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Late
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Space Force—Series 2, 6. Unto Death - And Beyond
6/6 Stranded on the Golden Planet, the crew must find a way to return to Mars.
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00:30
A Good Read—David Edgar and Helen Cross
Sue MacGregor, David Edgar and Helen Cross discuss books at the Birmingham Book Festival.
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01:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 1. In Which Paul Temple Hears About Valentine
1/8 Can private detective Paul Temple identify the link between ten drug-related suicides?
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01:30
He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
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02:00
Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 1
1/10 Tessa Hadley's exquisite new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
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02:15
Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 1. Squirrels
1/5 Do grey squirrels prove Victorians were a bunch of environmental vandals?
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—The Virgin in the Garden, Part 6/8
6/30 Stephanie and Daniel settle into married life, while sister Frederica continues acting.
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02:45
Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1
1/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.
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03:00
Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1
1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire
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04:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee.
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04:30
Control Group Six—Series 1, Episode 2
2/8 In singles bars, Dr Heaven continues his search for love.
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05:00
Double Income, No Kids Yet—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Dan and Lucy have the other-people's-baby blues. Could a night of poker help?
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05:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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