LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Intoxication
Laurie Taylor explores the role and meaning of both alcohol and drugs in human life.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—30/12/2012
The bells of St Paul's Cathedral in London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2012
Presented by the Very Rev Graham Forbes, Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/12/2012
After the controversial badger cull was cancelled in 2012, what are its chances in 2013?
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05:57
Weather—31/12/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/12/2012
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Value of Culture—Culture and Anarchy
Melvyn Bragg explores Matthew Arnold's ideas about culture being a powerful force for good
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09:45
Daily Service—31/12/2012
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Andrew Graystone.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Campaigning Women
Doreen Lawrence on campaigning to bring her son's killers to justice. With Jane Garvey.
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10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—The Light Years, 1. Summer
1/10 Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.
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11:00
The Hobbit, the Musical
The story of the first stage production of The Hobbit, at New College School in 1967. (R)
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11:30
Enid Blyton - The Magic Faraway Tree—Up the Tree Again
2/2 The children venture up once again through the hole in the cloud in Enid Blyton's classic.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—31/12/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Has social media made us antisocial? Or has it improved the way we get on?
Consumer phone-in presented by Julian Worricker. Has social media made us anti-social?
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12:57
Weather—31/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/12/2012
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Belle de Jour's History of Anon—The Importance of Namelessness
1/5 Brooke Magnanti, herself once an unnamed writer, explores anonymity through the ages.
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14:00
The Archers—30/12/2012
Chris steps into the limelight.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Stormchasers
The road trip of two desperate men hoping to find meaning in the pursuit of a tornado.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—31/12/2012
Nationwide general knowledge quiz chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The cocktail, old and new
Dan Saladino explores the cocktail, from 18th century punch to new flavours in the USA.
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16:00
Roger, the Eagle Has Landed
Mark Radcliffe recalls the influential life of cult DJ and club promoter Roger Eagle.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Apocalyptic
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Apocalypse.
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17:00
PM—31/12/2012
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/12/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 7, Licence to Kil...marnock
5/6 Special Agent Ond, Alex Salm-Ond, is pitted against old foe Dr No Vote, Alistair Darling.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 10, Episode 1
1/6 With panellists Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson.
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19:00
The Archers—31/12/2012
It's the night of the Lower Loxley ball.
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19:15
Front Row—Julian Fellowes, Rumer and Maureen Lipman in the Front Row Quiz
The Front Row Quiz, with teams including Julian Fellowes, Maureen Lipman, Rumer and more.
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19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—The Light Years, 1. Summer
1/10 Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War.
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20:00
Northern Ireland: Who Are We Now?
As Derry-Londonderry becomes the UK City of Culture, William Crawley considers identity.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Burma
Lucy Ash investigates an increasingly bitter row over a major Chinese investment in Burma.
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21:00
Material World—Unsung heroes of Science
Quentin Cooper and guests discuss unsung heroes of science.
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21:30
The Value of Culture—Culture and Anarchy
Melvyn Bragg explores Matthew Arnold's ideas about culture being a powerful force for good
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21:58
Weather—31/12/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—31/12/2012
The US fiscal cliff - is a deal finally emerging? News round-up with Roger Hearing.
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22:45
Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 6
6/10 Dona trades her skirts for the trousers of a cabin boy and sets sail with the Frenchman.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—25/12/2012
Michael Rosen discovers that the giving and receiving of compliments is a tricky business.
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23:30
The History Plays—Jagger in Jail
1/5 An imagined conversation between Mick Jagger and his cell-mate in Brixton Prison in 1967. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/01/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Stephen Fry on the Phone—The Chips Inside Smartphones
5/5 Meet the pioneers who designed small silicon chips, a perfect size for pocket-sized phones (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Wild, Episode 1
1/5 Cheryl Strayed's account of hiking 1,100 miles solo through America's rugged west.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/01/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/01/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/01/2013
Presented by the Very Rev Graham Forbes, Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/01/2013
Anna Hill asks what 2013 might hold for the troubled dairy industry.
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