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Hortense is forced to face up to the prejudice of 1940s Britain - when she attempts to get a job. Stars Nadine Marshall.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T07:45:00+00:00", "title": "Small Island"}, {"desc": "2/6. Jamie MacDonald pitches Reformer Pilates, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal prove the power of Persistence, and Wing Commander Poonam Valand explains Free Flaps surgery.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T08:00:00+00:00", "title": "Best Medicine"}, {"desc": "3/5. Francis Spufford follows the journey of HG Wells' all conquering Martian tripod war machines: Shepperton. From 2017.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T08:30:00+00:00", "title": "Following the Martian Invasion"}, {"desc": "A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music led by Lyndall Bywater.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T08:45:00+00:00", "title": "Daily Service"}, {"desc": "4 Extra Debut. As a child, Rebecca Mordan protested at Greenham Common women's peace camp. 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Jamie MacDonald pitches Reformer Pilates, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal prove the power of Persistence, and Wing Commander Poonam Valand explains Free Flaps surgery.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T21:00:00+00:00", "title": "Best Medicine"}, {"desc": "3/4. The musical comic investigates the trappings of the rock and pop lifestyle. With Robin Ince and Alfie Joey. From March 2004.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T21:30:00+00:00", "title": "Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music"}, {"desc": "1/4. Andrew Maxwell introduces guests from South Africa, Australia and Sweden. With Al Pitcher and Steph Tisdell. From 2019.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T22:00:00+00:00", "title": "Welcome To Wherever You Are"}, {"desc": "5/6. Sir Christopher Wren unmasked as an arsonist - and horror films minus the horror. Stars Jim Broadbent. From December 1988.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T22:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dial M For Pizza"}, {"desc": "4 Extra Debut. 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