LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Imagination and the Suburbs
Laurie Taylor talks to writer Iain Sinclair and sociologists Paul Barker and Nick Hubble.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—24/08/2008
The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Clare Phillips.
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05:57
Weather—25/08/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/08/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 1, Metaphor
1/3 The sea, and the way it shapes the land, has a special metaphorical meaning.
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09:30
Parkmasters—1. John Claudius Loudon and the Derby Arboretum
Tristram Hunt with a history of public parks and the influence of John Claudius Loudon. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—25/08/2008
Christian worship and music led by Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Doris Lessing
The award-winning author Doris Lessing talks about her life and work.
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11:00
It's My Story—School for Communists
Jim Riordan recalls his education at the Higher Party School for Communists in Moscow. (R)
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Role Playing
The master of mispronunciation tries to buy a hedge trimmer and help train new medics.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—25/08/2008
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Carolyn Atkinson.
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12:57
Weather—25/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—25/08/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Round Britain Quiz—2008, Episode 10
The North of England take on the South of England. Tom Sutcliffe chairs.
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14:00
The Archers—24/08/2008
Tom has a plan.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Building Happiness
By Daniel Jamieson. Three lost people find unexpected meaning for their lives in Bath.
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15:00
Money Box—23/08/2008
Paul Lewis examines the consequences of a prolonged credit squeeze.
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15:30
Opening Lines—Series 10, The Deep
1/5 By Veronica Birch. Miranda and Andy's idyllic holiday exposes rifts in their relationship.
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15:45
A Guide to Garden Birds—Series 1, Episode 1
Brett Westwood, Stephen Moss and Chris Watson observe members of the thrush family. (R)
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16:00
The Food Programme—Pears
Sophie Grigson presents the food magazine. She explains why pears are the perfect fruit.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—25/08/2008
Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—25th August 1968
Thousands attend a rally for Czechoslovakian freedom in London's Hyde Park.
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17:00
PM—25/08/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—25/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/08/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 5
5/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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19:00
The Archers—25/08/2008
Tony hits the roof.
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19:15
Front Row—25/08/2008
Mark Lawson discusses the current state of documentary with leading film makers.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 1
1/10 The ground-breaking novel about motherhood, breakdown, marriage and communism.
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20:00
Once upon a Time on the Front Line
Story of the families of British soldiers recording bedtime stories for their children.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Guatemala and Canada Gold Rush
Bill Law looks at a controversial mining project by Vancouver-based Goldcorp in Guatemala.
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21:00
Placebo—Episode 2
2/2 Ben asks if modern medicine is making the most of this strange phenomenon.
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21:30
Mind Changers—The Stanford Prison Experiment
When Philip Zimbardo set up a mock prison, he had no idea what he would witness. (R)
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21:58
Weather—25/08/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—25/08/2008
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Perfect Night, Episode 1
1/10 Nick Roker was a talented young TV director until an accident destroyed his career.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—19/08/2008
Peggy Reynolds investigates the world of language guardians.
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23:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
4/4 The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History, Childhood
1/5 Adam recalls his early years, planting his first tree and smoking his first cigarette.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Steve Peacock.
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