LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
3/5 Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/05/2012
New multi-million pound funding for bioscience - but how much will be spent on GM crops?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/05/2012
Debating the eurozone, free banking, inflation, and the press and prison.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—24/05/2012
The day's top news stories from Westminster with Sean Curran.
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09:00
In Our Time—Marco Polo
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the celebrated Venetian explorer Marco Polo.
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09:45
Daily Service—24/05/2012
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Mark Coffey.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—24/05/2012
Hilary Devey from Dragons' Den. Plus Jo Wheatley cooks Jenni Murray the perfect pancakes.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 4
4/5 Yasmin's sympathy for suspect Samira grows with the arrival of an unwanted house guest.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—24/05/2012
Kate Adie pulls together reports from Yemen, Sicily, Mexico, Riyadh and Vienna.
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11:30
Follow-Up Albums—Fleetwood Mac - Tusk
Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/05/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Trendy topiary, Olympic transport, and low energy light bulbs
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—24/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/05/2012
Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
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13:45
Our Daily Bread—The Bread of Nations
4/5 A journey from Paris to Krakow reveals what bread says about three great European peoples.
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14:00
The Archers—23/05/2012
Ifty puts the cricket team through their paces.
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14:15
Drama on 4—James Graham - The Grudge
The murder of a prime minister in 1812 creates political chaos in 1997.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 21, Flamborough Head to Bridlington
Clare Balding meets Stuart and his dog Poppy, walking round England for charity.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Multiple Sclerosis Trust
Chris Jones presents an appeal on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
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15:30
Open Book—Orlando Figes on his new book Just Send Me Word
Mariella Frostrup with the best new fiction and non-fiction, unearthing lost classics.
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16:00
The Film Programme—24/05/2012
Francine Stock reports from the Cannes Film Festival with Ken Loach, Wes Anderson and more
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16:30
Material World—24/05/2012
Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
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17:00
PM—24/05/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/05/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Junk Mail
4/4 Tom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.
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19:00
The Archers—24/05/2012
Darrell asks a difficult question. Meanwhile David is in the dark.
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19:15
Front Row—Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, Arnold Wesker at 80
Artist Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, and Arnold Wesker at 80. With Mark Lawson.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 4
4/5 Yasmin's sympathy for suspect Samira grows with the arrival of an unwanted house guest.
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20:00
The Report—Gareth Williams: Death of an MI6 Officer
Phillip Kemp asks if the investigation into MI6 agent Gareth Williams' death was flawed.
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20:30
In Business—Called to Account
Peter Day asks why the Big Four accountancy firms are being investigated.
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21:00
Extinct!—Episode 2
2/3 Are humans causing the sixth great mass extinction event in Earth's history?
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21:30
In Our Time—Marco Polo
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the celebrated Venetian explorer Marco Polo.
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21:58
Weather—24/05/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—24/05/2012
Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fitzgerald Short Stories, The Sensible Thing: Part 1
4/5 A love affair drives a young man to distraction.
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23:00
Tonight—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/05/2012
Sean Curran reports on Westminster, where MPs argue over the latest figures on the economy
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
4/5 Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/05/2012
France's ban on growing GM Maize is rejected, but it won't be forced to drop the embargo.
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