LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Non-Networking Graduates; Race and Consumption
Race and consumption. Also, working class graduates who refuse to network. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Cathedral of the Transfiguration
The bells of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/08/2014
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Choosy bees, First World War, Scottish sheep support
Sheep farmers in Scotland's harshest landscapes will get extra EU money from 2015.
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05:56
Weather—04/08/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Icterine Warbler
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the icterine warbler. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 7, Magic
1/4 Stephen Fry celebrates the mind-altering and mysterious language of magic.
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09:30
World Agony—Egypt
4/5 Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to her Egyptian counterpart Youssra el-Sharkawy about agony.
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09:45
Daily Service—04/08/2014
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music.
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10:00
World War I Centenary Commonwealth Service
A service live from Glasgow Cathedral presented by James Naughtie with guest Colin MacKay.
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11:00
Woman's Hour—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front; Kay Mellor; Women's Rugby World Cup
Behind the scenes of Radio 4's new WWI drama Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front. Presented by Emma Barnett.
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11:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 1
1/5 Sam's affair put a strain on his marriage, and now Elizabeth won't let him leave the house
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/08/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—4 August 1914 - Kitty Wilson (Season 1 start)
As Britain waits for Germany's response to their ultimatum, Kitty has her own deadline.
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12:15
You and Yours—Telephone bank scams, Night-time economy, Smart meters
Winifred Robinson asks if it's time for the banks to repay the victims of telephone scams.
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12:57
Weather—04/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/08/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Towards the Light
Kathy Willis explores the harnessing of plants' ability to photosynthesise their own food.
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14:00
The Archers—03/08/2014
Susan is getting desperate. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Close Call
By Sarah Weatherall. Changes come to the Watts family in 1969 with their first telephone.
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—04/08/2014
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the last in the 2014 series of the game of cryptic connections.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Problems with Poultry?
Is the poultry industry fit for purpose? Dan Saladino looks at how UK chicken is produced. (R)
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16:00
The Art of the Nation—Fathers and Sons
3/3 Will Gompertz investigates the art-works in our homes, and the stories they tell about us.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 10, Before the Big Bang
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what happened before the big bang.
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—4th August
Britain declares war on Germany.
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17:00
PM—04/08/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 6
6/6 Andy Hamilton joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—04/08/2014
Ambridge remembers.
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19:15
Front Row—Welcome to New York; DBC Pierre, The Tallis Scholars
Samira Ahmed talks to author DBC Pierre and reviews the film Welcome to New York
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 1
1/5 Sam's affair put a strain on his marriage, and now Elizabeth won't let him leave the house (R)
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20:00
Document—The Saur Death List of Afghanistan
David Loyn investigates how a lost record is helping Afghanistan address its painful past.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Fearless Women in Turkish Kurdistan
Tim Whewell meets the dynamic women in Turkish Kurdistan who are defining the future. (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—National Parks
Monty Don finds out if national parks are good for wildlife. (R)
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21:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 7, Magic
1/4 Stephen Fry celebrates the mind-altering and mysterious language of magic. (R)
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21:58
Weather—04/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—World Tonight Special including the Centenary Vigil
David Eades presents a special programme on how Britain went to war 100 years ago today.
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23:02
Word of Mouth—Newspeak
Chris Ledgard explores Orwell's dystopian vision of the future of language - Newspeak. (R)
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Pauline Black
Singer Pauline Black chooses her favourite words of music, prose and poetry. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 1
1/5 Picasso turns up with his friend Casagemas during the World Fair and quickly feels at home (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/08/2014
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm fires, Co-op sale, Angry Scottish farmers
The long hot summer has led to more fires on farms this harvest time.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Wheatear
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the northern wheatear. (R)
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