LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "Never trust anyone who doesn't drink"
2/5 Tracy-Ann Oberman reads Alexandra Fuller's follow-up to Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/02/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk Quotas, Crofting, Biodiversity, Methane
Warnings that the end of milk quotas in April will mean more bad news for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
Chris Packham presents the blackbird. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/02/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Mark Strong, Maggie Alphonsi, Daphne Todd, Carol Grimes
Libby Purves meets actor Mark Strong and former England rugby player Maggie Alphonsi.
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09:45
Daily Service—18/02/2015
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Caring for the Elderly, Meryl Streep, Author Helena Coggan
The cost of caring for the elderly, Meryl Streep and novelist Helena Coggan.
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10:40
15 Minute Drama—The Embrace, Episode 3
3/5 Original drama about love, money and betrayal by Linda Marshall Griffiths
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10:55
The Listening Project—Mark and Mayra - Remembering Andrew
Andrew dreamed of joining the Royal Marines but suffered a tragic brain haemorrhage.
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11:00
Recycled Radio—Series 3, Recycled: Lawyers
1/3 Old Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ programmes chopped up and recycled into something new. This week- law and lawyers.
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11:30
Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Bedroom
4/4 Alun Cochrane's stand-up tour of his house reaches the bedroom. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/02/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—18 February 1915 - Fraser Chadwick
Fraser's day is one of constant negotiation, and not just on union matters.
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12:15
You and Yours—Housing
Nursery waiting list fees, housing, betting terminals and public information films.
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12:57
Weather—18/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/02/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, War Makes The State
3/10 Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
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14:00
The Archers—17/02/2015
Lynda takes umbrage. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hattie Naylor - A Northern Soul
Two men settle old scores, 35 years after their involvement in the Northern Soul scene.
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15:00
Money Box Live—Mortgages
Financial phone-in answering listeners' questions about mortgages.
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15:30
Inside Health—Heart and Exercise, Smoking and Alcohol, Weight Management, Hepatitis C
Can running too much be bad for you? Plus a psychological approach to weight loss. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Conservatism, Emotional Labour in a Care Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Conservatism: its roots and meaning. Also, the emotional impact of working in a care home.
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16:30
The Media Show—Do advertisers influence editorial?; British drama overseas; Immigration Street
The influence of advertisers, British drama overseas and Immigration Street is shortened.
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17:00
PM—18/02/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/02/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 10, Adam Buxton talks to Reece Shearsmith
1/6 Comedian and actor Adam Buxton talks to The League of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith.
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19:00
The Archers—18/02/2015
Shula confides.
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19:15
Front Row—Marigold Hotel Director John Madden, The Museum of the Mind, Kwabs, Maidan
Director John Madden, singer-songwriter Kwabs and Bethlem Museum of the Mind.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Embrace, Episode 3
3/5 Original drama about love, money and betrayal by Linda Marshall Griffiths (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Is it a Moral Duty to Vote?
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 1, Sean O'Callaghan
3/3 Dominic Lawson asks Sean O'Callaghan about why he became an informer within the IRA.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—The Ice in Iceland
Iceland is warming faster than most countries. Tom Heap finds out why. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Mark Strong, Maggie Alphonsi, Daphne Todd, Carol Grimes
Libby Purves meets actor Mark Strong and former England rugby player Maggie Alphonsi. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—European Central Bank agrees to increase emergency funding to Greek banks
Athens preparing to ask for 6 month extension of bailout loan
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "This is not my life"
3/10 Penny Downie reads Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel, published for the first time now.
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23:00
Irish Micks and Legends—Series 2, Diarmuid and Grainne
3/4 Aisling and Yasmine comicly rework the tale of famous young lovers Diarmuid and Grainne.
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23:15
Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Love
Tim Key takes a comic look at the age-old issue of love, through the medium of poetry.
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 6, Behind The Curtain
3/6 Josie Long peers behind the curtain to reveal stories from behind the scenes. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "A nice leg for a riding boot"
3/5 Tracy-Ann Oberman reads Alexandra Fuller's new memoir, charting her tempestuous marriage. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/02/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Beef Code, Precision Ploughing, Common Land, Vehicle Wrist Tags
A voluntary beef code is introduced in a bid to bring stability to the market.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fieldfare
Chris Packham presents the fieldfare. (R)
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