Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, 1. Sixth-Sensers
1/3 The alien takeover gathers pace. Sequel to Before the Screaming Begins.
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00:30
How Tickled Am I?—Series 1, Frank Randle
1/6 Mark Radcliffe tells the story of 'a gargoyle, a grotesque, and the funniest man alive'.
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01:00
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 8. In Which Paul Temple Meets Valentine
8/8 A final showdown occurs with a ruthless enemy at a hotel.
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01:30
The Waiting
Raymond Tallis describes how the act of waiting pervades so much of our daily lives.
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02:00
Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 8
8/10 Tessa Hadley's witty and wry new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
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02:15
The Robber Barons—Andrew Carnegie
3/5 Adam Smith tells the story of steel tycoon, philanthropist and unionbuster Andrew Carnegie
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 5/7
13/30 Frederica discovers Raphael, Stephanie's baby, is on its way.
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02:45
Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 3
3/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
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03:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—2. The Party
2/4 Despite the dark tales he has heard about her, Myshkin heads to Nastasya's birthday party.
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04:00
Listomania—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Susan Calman challenges Sara Cox, Elis James, Isy Suttie and Gary Delaney.
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04:30
Bangers and Mash—3. Inspection
3/6 A health inspector calls. Will the catering team have to halt pie production?
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05:00
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, Dib Dib Dib
3/6 Lovelorn Jason Conroy gets poetic and faces trouble at a gig for some scouts.
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05:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 3, Autumn
3/4 Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.
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Morning
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06:00
Stand By For West—Inspector West at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1. The Voice of Doom
1/7 West finds the body of a small-time crook and faces opposition from his Superintendent.
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06:30
The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
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07:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
3/4 Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
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07:30
The Break—Series 2, The Clench
5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
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08:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1
1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.
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08:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5
5/14 The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
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09:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford.
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09:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
2/4 After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
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10:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
3/4 Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
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11:00
Balm of Hurt Minds—Waves by Niven Govinden
2/3 Niven Govinden's tale of the uncertain benefits of rest. Read by Nicky Henson
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11:15
Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Language of Angels
1920s New York. Can an art dealer sell a mysterious book to a millionaire in need?
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Afternoon
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12:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1
1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.
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12:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5
5/14 The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
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13:00
Stand By For West—Inspector West at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1. The Voice of Doom
1/7 West finds the body of a small-time crook and faces opposition from his Superintendent.
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13:30
The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
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14:00
Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 9
9/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
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14:15
The Robber Barons—John D. Rockefeller
4/5 Adam Smith tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who dominated American oil for decades.
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14:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7
14/30 Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night.
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14:45
Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4
4/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
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15:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
3/4 Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
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16:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford.
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16:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
2/4 After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
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17:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
3/4 Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
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17:30
The Break—Series 2, The Clench
5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
2/3 The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
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18:30
Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells
Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King
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19:00
Frankie Howerd—Series 2, Episode 1
1/7 The King of Titters shares some surprising excerpts from his illustrious memoirs.
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19:30
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 4, Episode 5
5/14 The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
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20:00
Stand By For West—Inspector West at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1. The Voice of Doom
1/7 West finds the body of a small-time crook and faces opposition from his Superintendent.
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20:30
The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
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21:00
Balm of Hurt Minds—Waves by Niven Govinden
2/3 Niven Govinden's tale of the uncertain benefits of rest. Read by Nicky Henson
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21:15
Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Language of Angels
1920s New York. Can an art dealer sell a mysterious book to a millionaire in need?
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22:00
The Break—Series 2, The Clench
5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
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22:30
Newsjack—Newsjack Unplugged, Series 5, Episode 1
1/4 A weekly satirical instalment from Newsjack's little brother hosted by Eshaan Akbar.
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22:45
Quando, Quando, Quando—Big Head
1/6 The president of Uruguay arrives at the Quando brothers' hair salon.
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23:00
Elvenquest—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Sirens interrupt a sea crossing. Are they what they seem?
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23:30
The Young Postmen—It's a Dog's Life
3/6 The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—The Silent Scream, Episode 2
2/3 The aliens are standing by to invade, but is there an even bigger threat to humanity?
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00:30
Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells
Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King
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01:00
Stand By For West—Inspector West at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, 1. The Voice of Doom
1/7 West finds the body of a small-time crook and faces opposition from his Superintendent.
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01:30
The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
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02:00
Tessa Hadley - The Past—Episode 9
9/10 Tessa Hadley's compelling new novel - a story of siblings, secrets and passions.
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02:15
The Robber Barons—John D. Rockefeller
4/5 Adam Smith tells the story of John D. Rockefeller, who dominated American oil for decades.
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02:30
AS Byatt - The Frederica Quartet—Still Life, Part 6/7
14/30 Frederica has decisions to make and Alexander's play has its First Night.
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02:45
Barry Cryer - You Won't Believe This But—Episode 4
4/5 Comedy stalwart Barry Cryer reads his "autobiography of sorts."
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03:00
Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Idiot—3. Analysis
3/4 Prince Myshkin analyses his feelings for the two very different women in his life.
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04:00
Booked—Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 Ian McMillan chairs the literary quiz with Mark Thomas, Arthur Smith, David Stafford.
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04:30
Capital Gains—Series 2, Stake Capital
2/4 After tackling the developers directly, should Julian keep his cards closer to his chest?
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05:00
Two Doors Down—Series 1, The Minister Has a Window
3/4 Clare is in a flap over a dinner guest and his dog, so cleaner Sally stays on to help.
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05:30
The Break—Series 2, The Clench
5/6 Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
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