LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/11/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 4
4/5 Philip Larkin works on his poem about 'An Arundel Tomb'. An intimate insight into the poet
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/11/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:30
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/11/2010
With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/11/2010
The RSPCA claims chickens from Thailand enjoy better welfare than British birds.
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Morning
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06:00
Lord Kitchener's Image
Ian Hislop examines the iconic status of Lord Kitchener, the face of World War I. (R)
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06:30
Off the Page—Living Cheap
Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black.
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07:00
News Bulletin
News bulletin from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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07:15
The Estuary—Episode 1
1/5 At low tide, the vast expanses of mud are a magnet for migratory birds. (R)
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07:30
Great Lives—Winston Churchill
Lord Digby Jones chooses wartime leader, Winston Churchill. (R)
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08:00
News Bulletin
News bulletin from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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08:15
The Estuary—Episode 2
2/5 As the tide turns, the feeding birds are forced to move nearer and nearer the shore. (R)
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08:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Dame Joan Bakewell
3/6 Dame Joan Bakewell listens to the Arctic Monkeys and has a beatboxing lesson. (R)
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Lang Lang
Chinese pianist Lang Lang joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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09:45
Act of Worship—05/11/2010
Led by Leslie Griffiths.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—05/11/2010
Presented by Jenni Murray. Getting the best for your special needs child; Polly Samson.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—So Much For That, Episode 10
10/10 A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
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11:00
Inside the Elephant Mind
On the African plains, science reveals the secret agility of the elephant mind (R)
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11:30
Safety Catch—Series 3, Better the Devil You Know
1/4 Reluctant arms dealer Simon has a chance to leave during an American takeover bid.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/11/2010
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—04/10/2010
Join Julian Worricker as we celebrate You and Yours' 40th Birthday. (R)
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12:57
Weather—05/11/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—05/11/2010
The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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13:15
Africa at 50: Wind of Change—Episode 1
1/5 A series of personal reflections and reminiscences about the independence era in Africa. (R)
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13:30
Feedback—05/11/2010
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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14:00
The Archers—04/11/2010
Lynda does some creative thinking and Jazzer tries a new experience.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Gracey and Me
Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years earlier.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Sussex U3A Regional Association
Eric Robson and the panel are guests of the Sussex U3A Regional Association.
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15:45
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Villadom in the Cotswolds
10/12 How the idea of escaping to the countryside is as old as the Romans.
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16:00
Last Word—05/11/2010
Matthew Bannister on Ted Sorenson, Maurice Murphy, John Huchra and Ronnie Clayton.
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16:30
The Film Programme—05/11/2010
In an extended interview, Francine Stock talks to Mike Leigh about Another Year.
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17:00
PM—05/11/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/11/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
News—05/11/2010
The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 72, Episode 7
7/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—05/11/2010
It's a tough night for Jolene and will Kenton mend things with Jamie?
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19:15
Front Row—02/08/2010
Mark Lawson meets Karin Slaughter and Jeff Deaver at Harrogate's Crime Writing Festival. (R)
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—So Much For That, Episode 10
10/10 A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
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20:00
Any Questions?—05/11/2010
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from St Bryce Kirk in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
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20:50
A Point of View—Traces of the Past
Sarah Dunant sees the balance between past and present epitomised at Kensington Palace.
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21:00
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—First Global Economy (AD 1450 - 1600)
Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
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21:58
Weather—05/11/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/11/2010
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Crimson China, Episode 10
10/10 Wen escapes from the Snakeheads but knows he must make reparation if he is to survive.
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23:00
A Good Read—Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale
Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/11/2010
Mark D'arcy presents a round up of the week's parliamentary news.
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Late
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00:00
He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 5
5/5 Despite his success, 50-year-old Larkin wonders if he has achieved all he could.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/11/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:30
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/11/2010
With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
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05:45
iPM—06/11/2010
"On tour we never have time to grieve." An army chaplain on Afghanistan and remembrance.
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