Schedule
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Early
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00:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Fourth
4/6 Arthur learns the lucrative answer to the question of Life, the Universe and Everything.
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00:30
Great Lives—Mark Steel on Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin wasn鈥檛 funny but a political rebel. Mark Steel nominates him as his hero.
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01:00
Down Payment on Death—4. The Professionals
4/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo makes a decision about his target Charles Allweather.
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01:30
Hercule Poirot—Dead Man's Folly, 3. Disappearance
3/4 Poirot's concerned that a woman鈥檚 disappearance is linked to the murder in the boathouse.
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02:00
Maeve Binchy Short Stories—4. The Feast of Stephen
4/5 A mix up at the shop upsets Stephen's plans for Christmas lunch.
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02:15
D for Dexter—Series 3, Episode 4
4/5 Dexter spilled the beans and now Skye's in trouble at home.
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02:30
Chrismukkah and Other Cultural Mash-ups
Sharmini Selvarajah meets interfaith families facing the 'December dilemma'.
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03:00
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
A young magician is left alone in his master's workshop.
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03:45
Short Works—麻豆约拍 by Christine Dwyer Hickey
In 1978, a young girl moves to London at Christmas to start a new life.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—From 15/3/2010
Nigel Rees chairs. With Mary Beard, Marcel Theroux, Arthur Smith and Ariel Leve.
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04:30
Clare in the Community—Series 2, Meet the Press
3/6 International stardom beckons when the social worker appears on the radio.
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05:00
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?; A Modest Proposal
4/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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05:30
Relativity—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Can a brief appearance from Richard Osman lighten the mood?
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Morning
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06:00
Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth
5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo comes face-to-face with his mysterious nemesis at last.
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06:30
Hercule Poirot—Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder?
4/4 The Belgian detective's grey cells must work differently if he is to solve the mystery.
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07:00
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Little Green Lights
4/4 Uljabaan prepares for an invasion assessment by his superior, Gryvook.
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07:30
Love in Recovery—Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up.
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08:00
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Military medal rivalry sparks a shooting contest with another platoon.
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09:00
Quote... Unquote—From 5/11/2018
Quote 鈥� Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series.
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09:30
In the Red—Episode 5
5/7 A crucial by-election result is due, as the murders continue - but George is on the case.
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10:00
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.
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10:45
The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen
Out in the woods, a little fir tree is keen to grow up.
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11:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Comedy for Christmas
Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw present a gift-wrapped selection of funny comedy podcasts
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Afternoon
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12:00
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Military medal rivalry sparks a shooting contest with another platoon.
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13:00
Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth
5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo comes face-to-face with his mysterious nemesis at last.
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13:30
Hercule Poirot—Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder?
4/4 The Belgian detective's grey cells must work differently if he is to solve the mystery.
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14:00
Maeve Binchy Short Stories—5. Euston
5/5 Christmas leads Mary to reflect on the family she's not seen in 20 years.
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14:15
D for Dexter—Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 Skye tells Dex they're safe. But are they?
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14:30
Stars of Wonder
Miranda Sawyer explores the magic of the school nativity play.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.
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15:45
The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen
Out in the woods, a little fir tree is keen to grow up.
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16:00
Quote... Unquote—From 5/11/2018
Quote 鈥� Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series.
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16:30
In the Red—Episode 5
5/7 A crucial by-election result is due, as the murders continue - but George is on the case.
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17:00
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Little Green Lights
4/4 Uljabaan prepares for an invasion assessment by his superior, Gryvook.
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17:30
Love in Recovery—Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up.
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Evening
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18:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Fifth
5/6 Arthur and company are blown up, but still find time for a bite at a very exclusive eatery
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18:30
Off the Page—Tomorrow's World
Dominic Arkwright and guests boldly venture into Tomorrow's World.
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19:00
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Military medal rivalry sparks a shooting contest with another platoon.
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20:00
Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth
5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo comes face-to-face with his mysterious nemesis at last.
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20:30
Hercule Poirot—Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder?
4/4 The Belgian detective's grey cells must work differently if he is to solve the mystery.
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21:00
Podcast Radio Hour—Comedy for Christmas
Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw present a gift-wrapped selection of funny comedy podcasts
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22:00
Love in Recovery—Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up.
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22:25
Comedy Club Extra—Christmas Crackers, Paul Garner
5/12 Paul Garner shares his last minute preparations for Christmas.
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22:30
On the Hour—Christmas Special
All the festive headlines. Chris Morris hosts the steaming flamb茅ed news spoof.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2010, 1. Christmas Spirit
1/2 Satan slaps a ban on Christmas.
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23:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Conversations from a Long Marriage at Christmas
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, married 鈥榝or ever鈥�, plan the perfect Christmas 'a deux'.
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Late
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00:00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—The Primary Phase, Fit The Fifth
5/6 Arthur and company are blown up, but still find time for a bite at a very exclusive eatery
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00:30
Off the Page—Tomorrow's World
Dominic Arkwright and guests boldly venture into Tomorrow's World.
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01:00
Down Payment on Death—5. The Moment of Truth
5/5 Retired hitman Art Gordo comes face-to-face with his mysterious nemesis at last.
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01:30
Hercule Poirot—Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder?
4/4 The Belgian detective's grey cells must work differently if he is to solve the mystery.
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02:00
Maeve Binchy Short Stories—5. Euston
5/5 Christmas leads Mary to reflect on the family she's not seen in 20 years.
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02:15
D for Dexter—Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 Skye tells Dex they're safe. But are they?
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02:30
Stars of Wonder
Miranda Sawyer explores the magic of the school nativity play.
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03:00
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.
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03:45
The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen
Out in the woods, a little fir tree is keen to grow up.
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04:00
Quote... Unquote—From 5/11/2018
Quote 鈥� Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series.
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04:30
In the Red—Episode 5
5/7 A crucial by-election result is due, as the murders continue - but George is on the case.
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05:00
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 1, Little Green Lights
4/4 Uljabaan prepares for an invasion assessment by his superior, Gryvook.
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05:30
Love in Recovery—Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up.
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