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  1. Twas the Night before Christmas Not a Word of a Lie

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    5/5. Young Philip's Christmas Eve encounter proves that the season is truly miraculous.

  2. The Further Adventures of Dr Syn Episode 5

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    5/10. A London encounter with the renowned Bully Foulkes leads to highway robbery.

  3. Rumpole Rumpole and the Man of God

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    5/13. The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a light-fingered vicar. Written by John Mortimer.

  4. Stanislaw Lem's Solaris Episode 2

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    2/2. Kris is falling in love with his replica wife. His colleagues plot to destroy the planet.

  5. MR James at Christmas The Rose Garden

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    4/5. Derek Jacobi introduces a ghostly tale of the Goodmans, who open a doorway to the past.

  6. Twas the Night before Christmas The Emergency Visit

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    4/5. As A&E Doctor Robert Johnson starts his shift, an unforgettable patient arrives.

  7. The Further Adventures of Dr Syn Episode 4

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    4/10. The daredevil and his men must defy a Bow Street Runner and a press gang.

  8. Rumpole Rumpole and the Rotten Apple

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    4/13. The Old Bailey hack recalls a suspicious case of police force bribery.

  9. A Confidential Agent Fire

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    When a factory goes up in flames, the private eye must decide if fraud is involved.

  10. Jennings at School

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    Paper chains and a concert grip the schoolboy and his chums.

  11. In the Red Episode 3

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    3/7. George Cragge investigates another mysterious murder of a London bank manager.

  12. Stanislaw Lem's Solaris Episode 1

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    1/2. A psychologist heads to a run down space station to see what's become of the crew.

  13. MR James at Christmas Lost Hearts

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    3/5. Derek Jacobi introduces the tale of an orphan's haunted dreams of two ghostly figures.

  14. Twas the Night before Christmas Silver Hoof the Goat

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    3/5. Old Gregory adopts orphan Maggie and her cat Edmund for company.

  15. The Further Adventures of Dr Syn Episode 3

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    3/10. The daredevil tries to outwit his enemies with a daring deed in the Channel.

  16. Rumpole Rumpole and the Gentle Art of Blackmail

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    3/13. The Old Bailey hack recalls a case of extortion at his Oxford College.

  17. A Confidential Agent Sharks Have Pearly Teeth

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    The private eye learns the bitter truth behind a case of money lending and espionage.

  18. The Pickwick Papers A Matter of Principle

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    8/8. Holed up in a debtors' prison - will Samuel Pickwick manage to get himself released?

  19. 2025 Episode 2

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    2/2. Olivia and Irena edge towards gaining access to illegal genetic engineering.

  20. MR James at Christmas The Tractate Middoth

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    2/5. Derek Jacobi introduces the classic ghost story of Doctor Rant. Stars Sam Dale.

  21. Twas the Night before Christmas Gifts

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    2/5. A student gets more than a lift from some unusual travellers on Christmas Eve.

  22. The Further Adventures of Dr Syn Episode 2

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    2/10. The daredevil plays matchmaker for a bet, and the Scarecrow takes action.

  23. Rumpole Rumpole and the Dear Departed

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    2/13. The Old Bailey hack recalls a fraud case based on some ghostly messages.

  24. A Confidential Agent A Husband Scorned

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    The aspiring private eye becomes attracted to a teacher who's mislaid his wife.

  25. The Pickwick Papers Walls and Bars

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    7/8. With the verdict announced, Samuel Pickwick is determined not to pay a penny in damages.

  26. 2025 Episode 1

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    1/2. It's a future where computers rule and artificial intelligence has become a reality.

  27. MR James at Christmas Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad

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    1/5. The tale of a curious artefact found in the ruins of a Knights Templar church.

  28. Twas the Night before Christmas It Never Happened

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    1/5. Working on Christmas Eve is no fun if your eccentric boss acts even more oddly than usual.

  29. The Further Adventures of Dr Syn Episode 1

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    1/10. The swashbuckler reveals his daring plan for the Scarecrow's escape. Read by Rufus Sewell.

  30. Rumpole Rumpole and the Confession of Guilt

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    1/13. The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of an immigrant accused of wounding.

  31. A Confidential Agent Poison in the Air

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    Yearning to be a private eye, the assistant takes on a case behind her boss' back.

  32. The Pickwick Papers Trials and Tribulations

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    6/8. The past comes back to haunt Samuel Pickwick in a court of law. Stars Simon Cadell.

  33. The Inimitable Jeeves The Purity of the Turf

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    5/8. After the syndicate disaster, Bertie ponders what to bet on next.

  34. Nay, Ivy, Nay

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    Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.

  35. And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree

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    A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who is inspired by the carol.

  36. Red Dwarf Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Episode 3

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    3/6. Lister goes into stasis. Rimmer fails an exam. The rest of the crew have a bad day too.

  37. Man in His Time Episode 2

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    2/2. As the lone survivor of a Mars mission returns to Earth, the consequences emerge.

  38. Planet B Series 2, Episode 4: Light City

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    4/5. Lioba and Kip are on the city streets where crime pays, but a vigilante appears.

  39. Charles Dickens' The Signalman

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    The eerie tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre warning him of danger on the railway.

  40. Madame Bovary Omnibus Episode 2

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    2/2. Doctor's wife Emma Bovary plans to elope with her lover Rodolphe. With John Hurt.

  41. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

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    Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a ghostly journey of self-redemption.

  42. A Short History of Gothic Clytie

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    2/4. Barbara Barnes reads Eudora Welty's Southern Gothic tale about unrequited love.

  43. Undone Series 3, Underground

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    4/6. Edna and Tankerton traverse the Tube to stop someone changing the realities.

  44. Chain Gang Episode 13

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    13/13. Can Robert Shearman finish what he began? The serial plotted by listeners concludes.

  45. Greyfriars

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    Victorian thriller based on the legendary police dog Bobby and his master John Gray.

  46. McLevy 19/12/2009

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    Victorian detective James McLevy investigates a supernatural thief haunting Edinburgh.

  47. Alan Ayckbourn: Season's Greetings

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    The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.

  48. Doctor Who 18/12/2009

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    Great danger faces the Universe. The Time Lord may have to sacrifice all to save it.

  49. Sebastian Faulks: Engleby Episode 10

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    10/10. Mike adapts to his new life, considering a troubling past while contemplating his future.

  50. Jigs and Reels Fule's Gold

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    5/5. After 40 years teaching creative writing, Mr Fisher discovers a masterpiece.

  51. Doctor Syn Episode 10

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    10/10. The devastated daredevil seeks to take revenge on his enemies - one by one.

  52. Brother Cadfael: The Virgin in the Ice Discoveries

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    5/5. The detective monk discovers outlaws have taken Ives Hugonin prisoner.

  53. No Problem

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    An idyllic holiday runs into problems as Beth and Simon get stuck in an airport.

  54. Madame Bovary Episode 10

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    10/10. Exhausted from her debts and betrayal, Emma opts for a swift course of action.

  55. The Pickwick Papers Christmas and a Wedding

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    5/8. Back from Ipswich, Samuel Pickwick prepares for a festive break. Stars Simon Cadell.

  56. Moths Ate My Dr Who Scarf Episode 2

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    2/2. Whovian Toby Hadoke's comic TARDIS odyssey continues. Will the Time Lord return to TV?

  57. Planet B Series 2, Episode 3: Paradise Hazard

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    3/5. Lioba and Kip find Happy Valley is virtually perfect. Stars Tessa Nicholson.

  58. Undone Series 3, Ungainly

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    Available since Sat, 12 Dec 2009 with 15 days left.

    3/6. Edna faces her childhood possessions and probes London's Low Quality Expedition.

  59. Chain Gang Episode 12

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    12/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  60. Planet B Series 2, Episode 2: Make a Wish

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    2/5. Lioba's confused when Sinbad alludes to an armoured division. Stars Tessa Nicholson.

  61. Undone Series 3, Untoward

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    2/6. Edna's planning a trip to the Primary to find out what's happened to Tankerton.

  62. Chain Gang Episode 11

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    11/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  63. Planet B Series 2, Episode 1: The Tender Trap

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    1/5. The virtual reality saga sees Lioba struggling to escape the corporation's grip.

  64. Undone Series 3, Unalike

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    1/6. Edna Turner has just saved the worlds - again. Can she kick-back and enjoy summer?

  65. Chain Gang Episode 10

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    10/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  66. Chain Gang Episode 9

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    Available since Sat, 21 Nov 2009.

    9/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  67. Chain Gang Episode 8

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    Available since Sat, 14 Nov 2009.

    8/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  68. Chain Gang Episode 7

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    7/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  69. Chain Gang Episode 6

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    6/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  70. Chain Gang Episode 5

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    Available since Sat, 24 Oct 2009.

    5/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  71. Chain Gang Episode 4

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    Available since Sat, 17 Oct 2009.

    4/13. The serial steered by listeners continues on its unpredictable journey.

  72. Chain Gang Episode 3

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    3/13. Brian and Susan's honeymoon has been plunged into chaos.

  73. Chain Gang Episode 2

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    2/13. All is not what it seems for honeymooners Brian and Susan.

  74. Chain Gang Episode 1

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    Available since Sat, 3 Oct 2009.

    1/13. Honeymooners Brian and Susan Ferguson are in for a shock.

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