Schedule
Early
00:00
Planet B—Series 1, 9. The Fast Track
9/10It's John's last chance to save Lioba by creating an escape path from the virtual world.
00:30
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—4. Rescue
4/5Dandy spy-hero Lucifer Box must rescue the perfect victim to foil Olympus Mons' plans.
01:00
Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Six Napoleons
1/6The Baker Street sleuth probes an outbreak of attacks on busts of Bonaparte.
01:45
R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, A Mystery of the Sand Hills
3/6The detective investigates the case of a missing swimmer, and discovers a gruesome crime.
02:00
Potting On—Wedding
4/6Cut back or cash splash? Pam and Gordon run a garden centre, but argue over growing old.
02:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster
4/6The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast.
03:00
The Carlingford Chronicles - Miss Marjoribanks—4. The Battle Lost and Won
4/4Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?
04:00
Five Stories by James Ellis—The Miller's Tale
4/5A priest goes to desperate lengths to entice his erring flock back to the fold.
04:15
Dave Sheasby - Apple Blossom Afternoon
Ted is not asking much for his birthday, just a winning bet. But will the horse oblige?
05:00
J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook—An 'Ep' in the Country
8/10The showbiz survivor finds himself the stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.
05:30
Artists—Series 1, A Brush With Death
6/6Gerard organises Tamsin's first solo exhibition, but she's got so much else to do.
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Morning
06:00
Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Three Students
2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates the theft of important exam papers.
06:45
R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, Pathologist to the Rescue
4/6A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look deeper
07:00
The Alan Davies Show—Episode 6
6/6The actor has a date with an X-rated actress, while Peruvian Flu strikes at the Gazette.
07:30
What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 8
Robin Williams on the red carpet, plus comedy reviews with Brendon Burns and Veronica Lee.
08:00
The Navy Lark—The Put-a-Horse-Out-to-Graze Fund
CPO Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own!
08:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Full House
1/8Card sharks fleece Harold, so Albert steps in. From 1972.
09:00
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
09:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6Tim FitzHigham, Simon Singh and Gavin Pretor-Pinney donate items to the imaginary museum.
10:00
Man of All Work
USA: A black man dresses as a maid to find work in 1950s Chicago. With Paterson Joseph.
11:00
Five Stories by James Ellis—The Umbrella
5/5When a man's new umbrella is ruined, his wife cunningly replaces it within budget.
11:15
Pete Lawson - The Deep End
Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.
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Afternoon
12:00
The Navy Lark—The Put-a-Horse-Out-to-Graze Fund
CPO Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own!
12:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Full House
1/8Card sharks fleece Harold, so Albert steps in. From 1972.
13:00
Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Three Students
2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates the theft of important exam papers.
13:45
R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, Pathologist to the Rescue
4/6A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look deeper
14:00
On the Edge—Ian
5/5Ian's ambitions have stretched too far and he's now running for his life.
14:15
This Sceptred Isle—William Rufus and the First Crusade
24/216Family feuds and crusades follow in the wake of the Conqueror.
14:30
Femme Fatale: A Biography of Mata Hari—Episode 5
5/5Now under arrest in Paris, Mata Hari's fate is in the Grand Inquisitor's hands.
14:45
Bogarde on Film—The Servant
5/7The actor recalls his first chance to direct a film, after a director falls ill.
15:00
Man of All Work
USA: A black man dresses as a maid to find work in 1950s Chicago. With Paterson Joseph.
16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—25/11/2011
Mel Giedroyc uncovers the truth about beetles and gets stressed over homework.
17:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
2/6Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
17:30
The Alan Davies Show—Episode 6
6/6The actor has a date with an X-rated actress, while Peruvian Flu strikes at the Gazette.
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Evening
18:00
Planet B—Series 1, 10. Death's Door
10/10John and Lioba aim to escape virtual reality and meet up in the real world.
18:30
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—5. Desperation
5/5Time is running out for spy-hero Lucifer Box. Can he reach Olympus Mons' lair in time?
19:00
The Navy Lark—The Put-a-Horse-Out-to-Graze Fund
CPO Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own!
19:30
Steptoe and Son—Series 4, Full House
1/8Card sharks fleece Harold, so Albert steps in. From 1972.
20:00
Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Three Students
2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates the theft of important exam papers.
20:45
R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, Pathologist to the Rescue
4/6A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look deeper
21:00
Five Stories by James Ellis—The Umbrella
5/5When a man's new umbrella is ruined, his wife cunningly replaces it within budget.
21:15
Pete Lawson - The Deep End
Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.
22:00
What's So Funny?—Series 2, Episode 8
Robin Williams on the red carpet, plus comedy reviews with Brendon Burns and Veronica Lee.
22:30
The Best of in One Ear—16/12/2008
Helen Lederer, Clive Mantle and Nick Wilton in a compilation from the sketch comedy.
23:00
Mastering the Universe—Series 1, Party On Down
3/6Professor Joy Klamp explores the miserable world of partying.
23:15
Quando, Quando, Quando—The Nits
2/6The brothers' salon is swamped by kids and some uninvited visitors.
23:30
Vent—Series 2, I Want You
3/6Ben's unconscious mind puts him in a compromising situation with a fellow coma patient.
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Late
00:00
Planet B—Series 1, 10. Death's Door
10/10John and Lioba aim to escape virtual reality and meet up in the real world.
00:30
The Devil in Amber by Mark Gatiss—5. Desperation
5/5Time is running out for spy-hero Lucifer Box. Can he reach Olympus Mons' lair in time?
01:00
Sherlock Holmes—The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Series 2, The Three Students
2/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates the theft of important exam papers.
01:45
R Austin Freeman - Thorndyke, Forensic Investigator—Series 1, Pathologist to the Rescue
4/6A young man is accused of murder, but the crime scene compels the detective to look deeper
02:00
Semi Circles—Series 2, A Liberal Education
3/6Ben would like to swap his daughter for a Porsche. Or is private education the answer?
02:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6Tim FitzHigham, Simon Singh and Gavin Pretor-Pinney donate items to the imaginary museum.
03:00
Man of All Work
USA: A black man dresses as a maid to find work in 1950s Chicago. With Paterson Joseph.
04:00
Five Stories by James Ellis—The Umbrella
5/5When a man's new umbrella is ruined, his wife cunningly replaces it within budget.
04:15
Pete Lawson - The Deep End
Leni makes a surprising discovery at the pool in this drama about the loss of a baby.
05:00
Ring Around the Bath—Series 2, Go With the Flow
2/6Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
05:30
The Alan Davies Show—Episode 6
6/6The actor has a date with an X-rated actress, while Peruvian Flu strikes at the Gazette.





























