Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Guy de Maupassant - The Hand
Sir John Rowell awaits his nemesis, alongside a gruesome reminder of his days in Africa.
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00:30
Off the Page—Trivia
Dominic Arkwright is joined by Mark Mason, Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Alex Affair, 3. Mr Carl Lathom
3/8 Despite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'.
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01:30
Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household—Episode 5
5/15 The Englishman is chased through the London Underground. Will he outwit his pursuers?
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02:00
The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 5
5/5 The final episode brings mixed emotions - the field awaits a new use and a new owner.
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02:15
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Final part of a thriller set in the world of 1890s Whitechapel gangsters and diary maids.
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02:30
Invalid Password - The Password, A History Of Failure
Tim Samuels presents a social history of the password as we prepare for its demise.
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03:00
Zoe Fairbairns - The Belgian Nurse
The story behind the best-selling novel and film, 'The Nun's Story'.
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04:00
It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Chaired by Miles Jupp, with panellists Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel.
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04:30
The Sit Crom—The Wasps' Nest
6/6 The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.
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05:00
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Girls and Boys
6/6 With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam-style.
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05:30
Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan's debut stand up show for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Morning
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06:00
Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus
Four generations prepare to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. With Dulcie Gray.
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07:30
Great Lives—George Fox
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, nominated by Ann Limb
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08:00
Heresy—Series 10, Episode 2
2/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Alex Horne, Jonny Woo and Richard Osman.
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08:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge and John Sessions
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09:00
Ross Noble's Newcastle
Local lad Ross Noble brings us the best in Geordie humour from the banks of the Tyne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 2, Mutton Rissoles
1/4 Romantic comedy set in a 1965 bedsit, inspired by Katharine Whitehorn's cookery classic.
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12:30
Life With The Lyons—Accidents Will Happen
When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson.
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13:00
Archive on 4—Good Luck Professor Spiegelhalter
The certainty of chance. Professor David Spiegelhalter investigates Luck.
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14:00
On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 The latest on the 'Penelope Keith riots', and just 38 weeks to Wimbledon.
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14:30
Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 1
1/5 Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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15:00
Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.
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15:30
Chain Reaction—Series 8, Tim Minchin talks to Caitlin Moran
5/6 Comedian and musician Tim Minchin interviews journalist and author Caitlin Moran.
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16:00
Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus
Four generations prepare to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. With Dulcie Gray.
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17:30
Great Lives—George Fox
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, nominated by Ann Limb
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Evening
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18:00
Red Moon—Phase 6: Darkside
6/6 Eddie and Susan are embattled at a Cumbrian RAF base, hoping to avert disaster.
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18:30
Lightbulbs
Steve returns to Tipton to find his dead relatives are unsettled. Supernatural tale.
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19:00
Ross Noble's Newcastle
Local lad Ross Noble brings us the best in Geordie humour from the banks of the Tyne.
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22:00
Bridget Christie Minds the Gap—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Misogyny, like shiny leggings, has made an unexpected comeback. But did it ever go away?
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22:30
Elastic Planet—The Objects
5/6 What do shipwrecked objects have in common? Cosmic comedy of connections.
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22:45
We Know Everything—Episode 5
5/6 If all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit?
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23:00
It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Sketch show from comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien.
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23:30
Chain Reaction—Series 8, Caitlin Moran talks to Jennifer Saunders
6/6 Journalist and author Caitlin Moran interviews her comedy hero Jennifer Saunders.
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Late
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00:00
Red Moon—Phase 6: Darkside
6/6 Eddie and Susan are embattled at a Cumbrian RAF base, hoping to avert disaster.
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00:30
Lightbulbs
Steve returns to Tipton to find his dead relatives are unsettled. Supernatural tale.
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01:00
Archive on 4—Good Luck Professor Spiegelhalter
The certainty of chance. Professor David Spiegelhalter investigates Luck.
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02:00
On the Hour—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 The latest on the 'Penelope Keith riots', and just 38 weeks to Wimbledon.
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02:30
Bussmann and Quantick Kingsize—Episode 1
1/5 Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.
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03:00
Pleased to Meet You—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 90-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity chums.
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03:30
Chain Reaction—Series 8, Tim Minchin talks to Caitlin Moran
5/6 Comedian and musician Tim Minchin interviews journalist and author Caitlin Moran.
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04:00
Dodie Smith - Dear Octopus
Four generations prepare to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary. With Dulcie Gray.
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05:30
Great Lives—George Fox
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, nominated by Ann Limb
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