LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Showman's Parson: Tales from the Memoirs of the Rev Thomas Horne—The Dwarf's Stratagem
1/3 Tony Lidington tells a tale of bravery set in a 19th-century waxwork show. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/01/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/01/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—11/01/2015
The bells of All Saints Church, East Pennard, Somerset.
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05:45
David Baddiel Tries to Understand—Electricity
David Baddiel seeks to make sense of electricity. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—11/01/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Yoga: For Body, Mind and Spirit
Inspired by the late guru BKS Iyengar, Mark Tully investigates the benefits of yoga.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Pheasant Shoot as Conservation
Sybil Ruscoe looks at pheasant shoots as a method of conservation.
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06:57
Weather—11/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—11/01/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Islam and Europe, Pope in Sri Lanka, Wi-fi in church
Featuring Europe and Islam, the Pope in Sri Lanka, and should churches have wi-fi?
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Multiple System Atrophy Trust
David Hare presents an appeal on behalf of Multiple System Atrophy Trust.
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07:57
Weather—11/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—11/01/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Second Advent
Croydon Seventh Day Adventist Gospel Choir is directed by Ken Burton.
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08:48
A Point of View—Charlie Hebdo
Adam Gopnick reflects on the Charlie Hebdo massacre. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—11/01/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—11/01/2015
Emma soothes Ed's fears.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Jo Malone
Kirsty Young talks to businesswoman Jo Malone.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/01/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 2
2/6 David Mitchell hosts the comedy panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—2015 Food and Farming Awards Launch
Sheila Dillon and 2015's judging team open nominations for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards
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12:57
Weather—11/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—11/01/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
Mindfulness: Panacea or Fad?
How a Buddhist meditation technique became a cure-all for the ills of modern life. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Yorkshire
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from West Yorkshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus: Alison and Shirley
Two sisters reflect on the impact their childhood has had on them and who they are now.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 1
1/2 The Greeks are laying siege to Troy to win back their abducted queen Helen.
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16:00
Open Book—Ben Lerner on 10:04
American novelist Ben Lerner talks about his new book 10:04.
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16:30
Fear and Loathing in Harrogate
Phill Jupitus, John Cooper Clarke and Johnny Green at the first day of the Tour de France.
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17:00
The City on the Couch
Psychoanalyst Mary Bradbury investigates mental health in the pressured financial sector. (R)
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 17, 140 Characters with Nothing to Say
4/8 Playwright DC Jackson's searing drama about twitter storms and trolls. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—11/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—11/01/2015
Ian McMillan chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—11/01/2015
Rob has a lot on his mind.
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19:15
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 5
5/6 Frank Skinner and guests David Mitchell and Steve Hall ponder history's funniest moments.
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19:45
Subway—Redemption Song
1/3 By Jami Attenberg. A woman makes her lover walk with her to the New York subway.
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20:00
More or Less—A&E Waiting Times
Including NHS target data, bad luck and cancer, and statistics that are true and unfair. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Jean Cabut and Georges Wolinski, Luise Rainer, Edward Brooke and Chip Young
Matthew Bannister on two cartoonists, an actress, a senator and a session guitarist. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Second-hand Annuity - One Careful Owner
Paul Lewis asks if it is likely that people with annuities can sell them on. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Multiple System Atrophy Trust
David Hare presents an appeal on behalf of Multiple System Atrophy Trust. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Meet the Vloggers
Peter Day meets the vloggers who start making home videos and end up courted by big brands (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—11/01/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—11/01/2015
Zoe Williams of the Guardian analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—James Corden and Emily Blunt, Bennett Miller on Foxcatcher, Richard Linklater on Eric Rohmer
Into the Woods stars James Corden and Emily Blunt on what it was like to sing on screen. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Yoga: For Body, Mind and Spirit
Inspired by the late guru BKS Iyengar, Mark Tully investigates the benefits of yoga. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—War Games - Riding the Subway
Laurie Taylor explores the way war and violence invades our lives. Also, riding the subway (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—11/01/2015
The bells of All Saints Church, East Pennard, Somerset.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/01/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/01/2015
A reflection and prayer with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—SEMEX dairy show; Pesticides - Endocrine Disruptors; Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards
Dairy farmers meet at the SEMEX trade show amidst further troubles in the industry.
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05:56
Weather—12/01/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Petrel
Liz Bonnin presents an Antarctic specialist, the delicate-looking snow petrel.
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