LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Nella Last's Peace, Episode 1
1/5 Nella reflects on hopes for the future after the announcement of the Japanese surrender.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with the Venerable Dr John Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/12/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—Celebrity Chefs
Comparing celebrity chefs with social agendas and Victorian chef Alexis Soyer.
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09:30
The Fortune Hunters—Episode 1
1/5 Max Flint explores what happens when people die without leaving a will.
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09:45
Daily Service—16/12/2008
Christian worship and music led by John Forrest.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Imelda Staunton; Hair length
Actor Imelda Staunton on being a tough cookie. Plus, what does your hair say about you?
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11:00
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—16/12/2008
Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
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11:30
I Was...—Series 1, Douglas Adams' Flatmate
3/4 Jon Canter shared a flat with Douglas Adams while the latter struggled for success.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—16/12/2008
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—16/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/12/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Music Feature—Puccini: Touched by the Little Finger of the Almighty
James Naughtie re-evaluates the reputation of the composer Giacomo Puccini.
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14:00
The Archers—15/12/2008
Death, dismemberment and sibling rivalry.
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14:15
Drama on 4—How To Be An Internee With No Previous Experience
Drama based on the controversy that surrounded PG Wodehouse's wartime radio broadcasts.
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15:00
Making History—Ned Kelly
Vanessa Collingridge investigates the history of a policeman who captured Ned Kelly.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Tapertime, Justin Cartwright
2/5 By Justin Cartwright. A man is drawn back to an island, still haunted by a boyhood memory.
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15:45
Blind Man Seeks Work—Cricketer
2/5 Former England cricket captain David Gower gives Peter a batting masterclass.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—16/12/2008
Michael Rosen hears how singing might make it easier to learn a second language.
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16:30
Great Lives—Billy Marsh
Michael Grade and William G Stewart champion the life of theatrical agent Billy Marsh.
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17:00
PM—16/12/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—16/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/12/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 The comedian finds 1001 uses for peas, misses a meeting and shuns a caravan owner. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—16/12/2008
Matchmaker, matchmaker...
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19:15
Front Row—16/12/2008
Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Garrison Keillor.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 2
2/5 Jacqui is convinced that Hines's family know more about his murder than they want to admit
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20:00
Reckless beyond Reason
Winifred Robinson investigates the extent and effects of teenage drinking in Britain.
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20:40
In Touch—16/12/2008
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Magnetic Seizure Therapy - Debt and Mental Health - A Good Cry?
Claudia Hammond reports on trials of Magnetic Seizure Therapy, a treatment for depression.
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21:30
The Long View—Celebrity Chefs
Comparing celebrity chefs with social agendas and Victorian chef Alexis Soyer.
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21:58
Weather—16/12/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—16/12/2008
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 2
2/10 Scrooge has an unexpected encounter with the unhappy ghost of his late business partner.
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23:00
Sarah Millican: Keep Your Chins Up
Comedy written by and starring Sarah Millican, Best Newcomer in the if.comedy awards.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/12/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Nella Last's Peace, Episode 2
2/5 Nella looks forward to having her two adult sons, Cliff and Arthur, home for Christmas.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with the Venerable Dr John Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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