LW Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/02/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Wealth of Nations
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Adam Smith's economic treatise The Wealth of Nations.
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09:45
Daily Service—19/02/2015
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—DSK, what do French women think? Why do parents keep quiet about their children's mental ill-health?Jean Harrod
The Dominique Strauss-Kahn trial: what do French women think? Jenni Murray presents.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Embrace, Episode 4
4/5 Original drama about love, money and betrayal by Linda Marshall Griffiths
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Please Mick! Not Boring.
Imperialist. Boring. A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondent recalls some of the insults hurled at him.
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11:30
Writing a New South Africa—Johannesburg, City of Recent Arrivals
1/3 Thabiso Mohare talks to Johannesburg-based writers and poets, including Ivan Vladislavic.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/02/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—19 February 1915 - Luke Lyle
Luke has low expectations of an assignment, until he meets Esther O'Leary.
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12:15
Face the Facts—Britain's Legal Slaves
John Waite tracks down people who live as slaves in Britain.
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12:57
Weather—19/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/02/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Tax
4/10 Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
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14:00
The Archers—18/02/2015
Shula confides. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Shamed
By Furquan Akhtar. Shabana is determined to support her son, arrested for a serious crime.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 29, Bonding Walks: Stiperstones, Shropshire
Clare Balding walks to the top of the Stiperstones in Shropshire with a men's group.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—React
Sister Frances Dominica presents an appeal on behalf of React. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Anne Tyler on her new novel A Spool of Blue Thread
Anne Tyler talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new novel A Spool of Blue Thread. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Dreaming of Oscar
Three Oscar hopefuls on their journey to the Academy Awards. With Antonia Quirke.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Alzheimer's Disease, False Memory, Diamond Light Source, Twins in Space
The need for new treatments for Alzheimer's, a twin space experiment and false memories.
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17:00
PM—19/02/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/02/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Hal Cruttenden and Holly Walsh take on Henning Wehn and Swedish stand-up Fredrik Andersson (R)
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19:00
The Archers—19/02/2015
It is the SAVE jumble sale.
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19:15
Front Row—Johnny Vegas, Alan Howard remembered, novelist Javier MarΓas, Julianne Moore looks ahead to the Oscars
Arts news with John Wilson, including Johnny Vegas on going from potter to comic.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Embrace, Episode 4
4/5 Original drama about love, money and betrayal by Linda Marshall Griffiths (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—The Strange Case of the Salted Snack
The salty snack that led to a six-year-old's exclusion from school. What does the law say? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Inventors
Hairbrushes, fake snow and baby beakers: How to turn an idea into a successful business.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Alzheimer's Disease, False Memory, Diamond Light Source, Twins in Space
The need for new treatments for Alzheimer's, a twin space experiment and false memories. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Wealth of Nations
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Adam Smith's economic treatise The Wealth of Nations. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Berlin rejects request from Athens for a six-month assistance package
German, Greek leaders speak for nearly an hour on phone in attempt to reach compromise
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "He's not easy"
4/10 Penny Downie reads Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel, published for the first time now.
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23:00
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Gravinia and Plumpf
3/6 Brian relives his adventures in a land where the military are revered above everything. (R)
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 6, After Dark
4/6 Josie Long presents tales from after the lights go out. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/02/2015
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, "They didn't roar and battle and laugh"
4/5 Tracy-Ann Oberman reads the new memoir by award-winning author Alexandra Fuller. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:59
International Cricket—TMS Cricket. The ICC World Cup
Commentary on New Zealand v England in the ICC World Cup from Wellington.
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