Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 16
16/20 Captain Jet Morgan and the Discovery crew ambush the Lunar Controller.
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00:30
A Good Read—Val McDermid and Alex Horne
Harriett Gilbert, Val McDermid and Alex Horne discuss their favourite books. From 2012.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 1. The Little Things
1/8 Paul Temple faces peril linking mystery deaths with a disappearance.
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01:30
Peeler—1. The New Force
1/6 The new Metropolitan Police force is unpopular sparking deep political unrest.
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02:00
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Summer Opens Out
1/5 A nostalgic celebration of summertime in twentieth century Britain.
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02:15
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—1. The Landlady and Her Lovers
1/10 Recently widowed Eirlys Richards welcomes a new guest at her lively boarding house.
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02:30
Summer Over England
An evocation from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archive of summers past, of long grass and long days and rain.
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02:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
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03:00
Drama on 4—Tove Jansson - The Summer Book
Amanda Dalton dramatises Tove Jansson's atmospheric novel. With Sophia Jansson.
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03:45
Summer Taste—Italian Ice Cream
Charlotte Mendelson describes her passion for raspberry sorbet and chocolate ice cream.
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04:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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04:30
Beachcomber... By the Way—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, John Sessions and John Wells.
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05:00
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
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05:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 1
1/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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Morning
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06:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
2/8 The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
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06:30
Peeler—2. Riots
2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
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07:00
Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics
2/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton looks at his relationship with politics during his life.
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07:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
2/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
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08:00
The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
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08:30
Take Me To Your Reader—4. I Thought I'd Never Stop
4/5 Roache & Brewer has two big hits on its hands – for all the wrong reasons.
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09:00
Party's Over—Series 1, Road Trip
1/5 New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
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09:30
The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
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10:00
Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
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10:45
Summer Taste—The Pastry Knife
Sophie Grigson recreates the apple pie which brings back memories of Tessa Hadley's Nana.
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11:00
The Last Seaside Orchestra
The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
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11:45
Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
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12:30
Take Me To Your Reader—4. I Thought I'd Never Stop
4/5 Roache & Brewer has two big hits on its hands – for all the wrong reasons.
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13:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
2/8 The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
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13:30
Peeler—2. Riots
2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
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14:00
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—The People You Were Stuck With
2/5 A wistful celebration of school summer holidays and the companions who made them.
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14:15
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef
2/10 Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand the formidable Theda.
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14:30
Natural Histories—Cricket
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with crickets and tunes in to their songs.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
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15:45
Summer Taste—The Pastry Knife
Sophie Grigson recreates the apple pie which brings back memories of Tessa Hadley's Nana.
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16:00
The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 A comedy discussion show hosted by Frank Skinner, with Al Murray and Isy Suttie.
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16:30
The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
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17:00
Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics
2/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton looks at his relationship with politics during his life.
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17:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
2/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
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Evening
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18:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 17
17/20 With few resources available, Jet and his crew race to make radio contact.
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18:30
Soul Music—Series 14, Dvorak's New World Symphony
1/5 Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony.
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19:00
The Goon Show—Series 9, The Tay Bridge
15/17 On Scotland's crab-ridden shores, Neddie Seagoon is bridging a gap.
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19:30
Take Me To Your Reader—4. I Thought I'd Never Stop
4/5 Roache & Brewer has two big hits on its hands – for all the wrong reasons.
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20:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
2/8 The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
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20:30
Peeler—2. Riots
2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
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21:00
The Last Seaside Orchestra
The enduring appeal of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, drawing the crowds since 1912.
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21:45
Summer Picnic by Elizabeth Jane Howard
Perfectly observed short story by Elizabeth Jane Howard.
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22:00
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
2/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
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22:30
Revolting People—Series 3, Over the Rainbow
4/6 Mary discovers that there's no place like home. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton.
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23:00
2000 Years of Radio—Series 1, Headless - Civil War Radio
4/6 English Civil War reports as they happen - with all the decapitations and more.
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23:15
Jelly Mountain—Episode 4
4/5 Musing on old cuppas and paying with Fool's Gold. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
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23:30
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Patience
2/6 The comedian examines the virtue of holding your horses. With Tim Key and Tom Basden.
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Late
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00:00
Charles Chilton - Journey into Space—The World in Peril, Episode 17
17/20 With few resources available, Jet and his crew race to make radio contact.
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00:30
Soul Music—Series 14, Dvorak's New World Symphony
1/5 Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony.
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01:00
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair, 2. Salty West
2/8 The detective heads to Switzerland on the trail of the head of CI5's missing daughter.
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01:30
Peeler—2. Riots
2/6 PC Quin is charged with assault, the riots worsen and the blackmail plot thickens.
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02:00
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—The People You Were Stuck With
2/5 A wistful celebration of school summer holidays and the companions who made them.
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02:15
Promenade Rock by Christopher Denys—2. The Chef
2/10 Henpecked hotelier Arnold battles to replace his chef and withstand the formidable Theda.
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02:30
Natural Histories—Cricket
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with crickets and tunes in to their songs.
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03:00
Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
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03:45
Summer Taste—The Pastry Knife
Sophie Grigson recreates the apple pie which brings back memories of Tessa Hadley's Nana.
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04:00
The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 A comedy discussion show hosted by Frank Skinner, with Al Murray and Isy Suttie.
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04:30
The Brothers—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 The two dysfunctional siblings Nigel and Michael win an award. From October 2005.
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05:00
Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 1, Politics
2/4 Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton looks at his relationship with politics during his life.
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05:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 6, The High Street
2/4 Simon Evans presents another comedy lecture on economics.
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