| 00:00 | 00:003/6Number 6’s only ally, Number 9, sees double as Number 2 employs extreme measures.
| 00:001/5Life in the village of Ait appears to be determined by inexplicable influences. 00:15The happiness of a young bride on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end. 00:30Sue MacGregor is joined by Marjorie Wallace and Richard Francis.
| 00:002/5Linus and Alice's old love affair comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears. 00:15A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems. 00:30The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.
| 00:003/5Afiz confides to Alice his foremost concerns and the implications for their relationship. 00:153/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace. 00:30Colin Dexter and Ken Dodd, entertainment giants captured on stage together, back in 2011.
| 00:004/5Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion. 00:154/5A young woman's life is protected by the haunting walls of a house within a house. 00:30Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
| 00:005/5Lollo is terrified that looks set to confirm her fears of disaster. 00:15A old man will not find release from the guilt that haunts him until the truth is told. 00:30Authors Mil Millington, Louise Welsh and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.
| 00:00Hannah's unhappy life is set to change when she meets a violinist. 00:45A magical spin on Hansel and Gretel, a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning.
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| 01:00 | 01:00Friends recall the importance of chocolate in their lives.
| 01:001/6Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break 01:30Peter White hears about Damon Runyon, who captured New York's lowlife vibes in the 1920s.
| 01:002/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths. 01:30Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
| 01:003/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion. 01:30John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
| 01:004/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England. 01:30Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
| 01:005/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge. 01:30Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
| 01:00Five stories by the master of the ghost story, MR James.
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| 02:00 | 02:15Caught in the act, a young shoplifter ponders her motives, actions and reactions. 02:302/31871: Thatcher has troubles at home. 2016: Willa needs to increase her income.
| 02:00Ahead of publication day, photographers gather outside the Foreign Secretary's home. 02:156/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales photographic tour of 1862. 02:301/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 02:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 02:00Vernon urges Clive to go the police and his big splash on Garmony doesn't go to plan. 02:157/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862. 02:302/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 02:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 02:00Vernon is sacked, the police turn up at Clive’s front door, and a friendship is shattered. 02:158/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862 02:303/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 02:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 02:00Clive travels to Amsterdam, with a suitcase full of money and his mind set on revenge. 02:159/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862. 02:304/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 02:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 02:00Clive and Vernon meet up in Amsterdam and exact their mutual revenge. 02:1510/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862. 02:305/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 02:45Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father.
| 02:10Curtis Stigers chooses Steely Dan and Jason Isbell. 02:15Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, discusses his career. 02:454/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
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| 03:00 | 03:452/5Marcel Berlins looks at the value of games and playing with maths.
| 03:001/5Kipps leaves school, and his first love Ann, when he’s apprenticed to a Folkestone draper.
| 03:002/5Kipps’ life – and fortune - changes dramatically when he answers a newspaper advert.
| 03:003/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
| 03:004/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
| 03:005/5Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
| 03:00What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
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| 04:00 | 04:00Murder mystery by Wilkie Collins, set in London and Venice.
| 04:005/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Pam Ayres and Miles Jupp 04:304/6Romance in the air, but Mr Long has a painful little problem....
| 04:004/6Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee. 04:305/6The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.
| 04:003/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris. 04:306/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
| 04:002/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time. 04:304/6Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
| 04:007/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 04:305/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
| 04:00Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
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| 05:00 | 05:00Poet Daljit Nagra chooses Thomas Lynch’s Season of Innocence. 05:303/6Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.
| 05:004/8It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic. 05:305/670th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
| 05:001/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. 05:304/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
| 05:002/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland. 05:303/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
| 05:002/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack. 05:302/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
| 05:004/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 05:30Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
| 05:30Paul Jackson continues his celebration of cult TV with Blue Peter.
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| 06:00 | 06:001/6Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break 06:30Peter White hears about Damon Runyon, who captured New York's lowlife vibes in the 1920s.
| 06:002/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths. 06:30Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
| 06:003/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion. 06:30John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
| 06:004/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England. 06:30Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
| 06:005/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge. 06:30Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
| 06:00Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
| 06:00Stories from the celebrated children's author. From 2013.
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| 07:00 | 07:004/8It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic. 07:305/670th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
| 07:001/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. 07:304/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
| 07:002/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland. 07:303/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
| 07:002/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack. 07:302/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
| 07:004/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 07:30Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
| 07:30Paul Jackson continues his celebration of cult TV with Blue Peter.
| 07:15Two friends, with very different wishes, send their shopping lists to Father Christmas. 07:304/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
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| 08:00 | 08:009/20Visiting servicemen excite Griselda and Sid is scheming again... 08:3010/10Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff.
| 08:002/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky. 08:30The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
| 08:0016/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker. 08:30It’s panto time with Kenneth Horne in ‘Island Treasure’, direct from Titchfield.
| 08:005/21Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions. 08:301/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
| 08:00The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns. 08:304/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
| 08:00What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
| 08:00When the Lyons family head to a department store at Christmas, Ben’s left holding a baby. 08:30David’s sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony.
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| 09:00 | 09:005/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Pam Ayres and Miles Jupp 09:304/6Romance in the air, but Mr Long has a painful little problem....
| 09:00There are still a few shopping days left to stock up for a cliff-edge Brexit. 09:30More humorous songs from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis
| 09:003/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris. 09:306/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
| 09:002/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time. 09:304/6Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
| 09:007/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 09:305/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
| 09:00Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall
| 09:00How do we make the most of our longer lives? Carl Honoré charts a revolution in ageing.
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| 10:00 | 10:001/5Kipps leaves school, and his first love Ann, when he’s apprenticed to a Folkestone draper.
| 10:002/5Kipps’ life – and fortune - changes dramatically when he answers a newspaper advert.
| 10:003/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
| 10:004/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
| 10:005/5Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
| | 10:10Her birthmark has always made Monica stand out, but it's only a tiny part of who she is.(R) 10:15Ken Dodd shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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| 11:00 | 11:00What is the secret that Vilhelm Hammershoi’s wife Ida is hiding from us and her husband? 11:15A year in the life of three schoolchildren seen through the eyes of their parents.
| 11:00What has made Elizabeth Austen so angry with her spinster sister-in-law Jane? 11:15With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
| 11:00A meeting with artist Pierre Bonnard changes a young woman’s future - and her identity. 11:15Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs.
| 11:00Marry Sally? Snooping landladies and memories from his past may force his hand. 11:15On Christmas Eve a rather disgruntled angel is sent to Ruislip to collect his first soul.
| 11:00Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special, with seasonal episode recommendations.
| | 11:008/8True stories told live in in the USA 11:50David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
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| 12:00 | 12:009/20Visiting servicemen excite Griselda and Sid is scheming again... 12:3010/10Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff.
| 12:002/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky. 12:30The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
| 12:0016/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker. 12:30It’s panto time with Kenneth Horne in ‘Island Treasure’, direct from Titchfield.
| 12:005/21Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions. 12:301/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
| 12:00The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns. 12:304/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
| 12:002/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland. 12:301/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
| 12:00When the Lyons family head to a department store at Christmas, Ben’s left holding a baby. 12:30David’s sister, Anne, has her heart set on a new house and asks him to cajole Tony.
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| 13:00 | 13:001/6Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break 13:30Peter White hears about Damon Runyon, who captured New York's lowlife vibes in the 1920s.
| 13:002/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths. 13:30Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
| 13:003/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion. 13:30John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
| 13:004/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England. 13:30Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
| 13:005/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge. 13:30Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
| 13:00Five stories by the master of the ghost story, MR James.
| 13:00Stories from the celebrated children's author. From 2013.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Ahead of publication day, photographers gather outside the Foreign Secretary's home. 14:156/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales photographic tour of 1862. 14:301/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 14:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 14:00Vernon urges Clive to go the police and his big splash on Garmony doesn't go to plan. 14:157/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862. 14:302/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 14:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 14:00Vernon is sacked, the police turn up at Clive’s front door, and a friendship is shattered. 14:158/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862 14:303/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 14:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 14:00Clive travels to Amsterdam, with a suitcase full of money and his mind set on revenge. 14:159/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862. 14:304/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 14:45Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
| 14:00Clive and Vernon meet up in Amsterdam and exact their mutual revenge. 14:1510/10John McCarthy retraces the Prince of Wales' photographic tour of 1862. 14:305/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. 14:45Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father.
| 14:10Curtis Stigers chooses Steely Dan and Jason Isbell. 14:15Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, discusses his career. 14:454/4Michael Williams stars as 1940s comic Robb Wilton, had he been around in 1988.
| 14:15Two friends, with very different wishes, send their shopping lists to Father Christmas. 14:303/31875: Thatcher tries to come to terms with the shooting of Uri Carruth.
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| 15:00 | 15:001/5Kipps leaves school, and his first love Ann, when he’s apprenticed to a Folkestone draper.
| 15:002/5Kipps’ life – and fortune - changes dramatically when he answers a newspaper advert.
| 15:003/5Artie Kipps gets engaged to Miss Walshingham but his thoughts keep returning to Ann.
| 15:004/5Artie Kipps re-connects with his childhood sweetheart Ann but fails to mention his fiancé.
| 15:005/5Kipps is building a dream home for Ann. But is his fortune lost?
| 15:00What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
| 15:453/5Crossword puzzles - harmless pastime or a potentially consuming addiction?
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| 16:00 | 16:005/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Pam Ayres and Miles Jupp 16:304/6Romance in the air, but Mr Long has a painful little problem....
| 16:004/6Pop music quiz with Andrew Collins, Martin Freeman, Tracey Macleod and Stewart Lee. 16:305/6The comedian shares his thoughts on how to cope with fear.
| 16:003/6Sue Perkins with Tom Wrigglesworth, Lucy Beaumont, Anne McElvoy and Joel Morris. 16:306/6A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
| 16:002/6Crime writers PD James and HRF Keating probe a festive death at dinner time. 16:304/6Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.
| 16:007/10Animal, vegetable or mineral? Barry Took's revised 20 questions. 16:305/6Pierce Egan tries to get Tom, Bob and Jerry's adventures onto the stage.
| 16:00Mrs de Winter must battle memories of her husband's first wife. With Christopher Cazenove.
| 16:00Drama about the love triangle of Horatio Nelson, William Hamilton and Emma, Lady Hamilton
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| 17:00 | 17:004/8It's Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic. 17:305/670th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
| 17:001/8Newly wed Faith and Bill's married monikers are a sensitive subject. 17:304/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
| 17:002/2Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland. 17:303/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars.
| 17:002/6As she settles back into the pub, Nicola struggles to bond with her father Jack. 17:302/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
| 17:004/6An art tutor with commitment issues gets into the clutches of a determined Russian model. 17:30Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
| 17:30Paul Jackson continues his celebration of cult TV with Blue Peter.
| 17:00Peggy Reynolds on how a young woman from Bristol put words into the mouth of a King. 17:304/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny.
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| 18:00 | 18:001/5Life in the village of Ait appears to be determined by inexplicable influences. 18:15The happiness of a young bride on her wedding day comes to a tragic and abrupt end. 18:30Sue MacGregor is joined by Marjorie Wallace and Richard Francis.
| 18:002/5Linus and Alice's old love affair comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears. 18:15A horrified man thinks he has run over a young girl, only to find all is not as it seems. 18:30The actor talks to Derek Jones about his love of wildlife photography and filming.
| 18:003/5Afiz confides to Alice his foremost concerns and the implications for their relationship. 18:153/5A grief-stricken mother goes on a journey in search of peace. 18:30Colin Dexter and Ken Dodd, entertainment giants captured on stage together, back in 2011.
| 18:004/5Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion. 18:154/5A young woman's life is protected by the haunting walls of a house within a house. 18:30Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
| 18:005/5Lollo is terrified that looks set to confirm her fears of disaster. 18:15A old man will not find release from the guilt that haunts him until the truth is told. 18:30Authors Mil Millington, Louise Welsh and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.
| 18:00Hannah's unhappy life is set to change when she meets a violinist. 18:45A magical spin on Hansel and Gretel, a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning.
| 18:004/6The new Number 2 plunges Number 6 into a dark and terrifying world.
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| 19:00 | 19:009/20Visiting servicemen excite Griselda and Sid is scheming again... 19:3010/10Station Master Horace takes on the bolshie buffet staff.
| 19:002/6Diana's friend is in hospital, but visiting gets tricky. 19:30The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc.
| 19:0016/19When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker. 19:30It’s panto time with Kenneth Horne in ‘Island Treasure’, direct from Titchfield.
| 19:005/21Michael changes jobs after failing to get a pay rise - but quickly regrets his actions. 19:301/6Charles Dickens's Christmas tale takes a bashing.
| 19:00The classic comedy revived with a new cast, new musicians, but the same old gags and puns. 19:304/13Harold is not happy to meet his Dad's new girlfriend. Stars Wilfrid Brambell.
| 19:00Exploring the fascinating radio contributions of Rik Mayall
| 19:008/8True stories told live in in the USA 19:50David Attenborough celebrates butterflies' migration with a twist of evolutionary thinking
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| 20:00 | 20:001/6Mixing work with pleasure - the gentleman thief invites Bunny to take a break 20:30Peter White hears about Damon Runyon, who captured New York's lowlife vibes in the 1920s.
| 20:002/6Bunny joins the gentleman thief for some fun at the expense of a group of amateur sleuths. 20:30Ned Sherrin investigates the lore and history of matinées in theatres.
| 20:003/6The cricket-loving gentleman thief sets out to settle old scores at his school reunion. 20:30John McCarthy explores the fascinating life of British author Derek Tangye.
| 20:004/6Planning revenge by robbery - the gentleman thief is called on to bat for England. 20:30Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
| 20:005/6When a prize fighter says his trophy room is impregnable, Raffles seizes the challenge. 20:30Martin Wainwright celebrates the Morris Minor, Britain's first mass-produced, family car.
| | 20:00How do we make the most of our longer lives? Carl Honoré charts a revolution in ageing.
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| 21:00 | 21:00What is the secret that Vilhelm Hammershoi’s wife Ida is hiding from us and her husband? 21:15A year in the life of three schoolchildren seen through the eyes of their parents.
| 21:00What has made Elizabeth Austen so angry with her spinster sister-in-law Jane? 21:15With her creative writing course threatened, Marjorie's glad when Harry arrives.
| 21:00A meeting with artist Pierre Bonnard changes a young woman’s future - and her identity. 21:15Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs.
| 21:00Marry Sally? Snooping landladies and memories from his past may force his hand. 21:15On Christmas Eve a rather disgruntled angel is sent to Ruislip to collect his first soul.
| 21:00Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special, with seasonal episode recommendations.
| | 21:10Her birthmark has always made Monica stand out, but it's only a tiny part of who she is.(R) 21:15Ken Dodd shares his castaway choices with Sue Lawley.
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| 22:00 | 22:005/670th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 22:303/6Country legend Tina C tries save the world from its financial mess by heading down under. 22:453/6Market researcher Ian surveys a high-tech future. With Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox.
| 22:004/4Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today. 22:302/4The bumbling management consultants grapple with physical perfection for Phil's gym. 22:55Jake Yapp chats to comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
| 22:003/4Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Lynda La Plante about her life and cars. 22:303/4A sudden event sparks a lifestyle rethink for the Manchester DJ. Stars Justin Moorhouse. 22:55Jake Yapp chats to the comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris
| 22:002/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa. 22:309/9Short-form show from the same team behind the Newsjack show on BBC Radio 4 Extra. 22:452/7All the latest festive news from John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee.
| 22:00Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son. 22:302/4In the conventional world, Andrew Lawrence explores the strange things we do for fun. 22:452/4The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.
| 22:005/6Satan is convinced he knows who killed Edith, and Hell is suddenly overcrowded. 22:305/5Sheffield's premier singer-songwriter tries to solve the Atlantic Ocean mystery. 22:55The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Ciaran Dowd.
| 22:004/6Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny. 22:30Steven meets Santa and learns that Christmas isn’t just about receiving. 22:55The best in contemporary comedy. Arthur Smith chats to Ciaran Dowd.
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| 23:00 | 23:00There are still a few shopping days left to stock up for a cliff-edge Brexit. 23:301/2Theatre veteran Dora Dale puts the 'X' into Xmas with saucy festive yarns.
| 23:003/6Nat Segnit meets the 'Jonahs' who offer themselves up to be swallowed by whales. 23:302/4Barry and Garry build the world's first environmentally friendly bar. 23:452/4Up-and-coming playwright Billy Shakespeare ponders how his new work will be received.
| 23:002/4Chris Addison explores human evolution. 23:304/4Spin doctor Charles heads across the pond, leaving Martin to fend alone.
| 23:003/4Isy helps out Claire and Leigh, Matlock's new chef and her Elvis impersonator admirer. 23:306/6The Bletchley Park codebreakers' attempt to fleece a wealthy American backfires.
| 23:003/6More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and more are put to the Totaliser. 23:305/6Peter asks rock singer Alex to help wary Will live on the edge. But Will surprises Alex.
| 23:001/6Entertainer Tommy Cockles is at the Mallard Theatre, and finds it transformed. 23:301/6Mark courageously turns his attention to the first of six virtues.
| 23:002/6The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips 23:306/6Divorcee Carol tries to sell covers - for cushion covers.
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