LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Ballads of Thin Men—The Night Ride
2/3 By Simone Felice. Adrian takes to his bike on a wintry Brooklyn night. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—12/04/2015
The bells of St Bartholomew's Church in Sutton-cum-Lound, Nottinghamshire.
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05:45
Profile—The Teletubbies
The four brightly coloured, furry children's television stars who are making a comeback. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—12/04/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—I Am
John McCarthy considers the phrase 'I Am' as a means of exploring identity.
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06:35
Living World—Bradfield Woods
Chris Packham relives programmes from the Living World archives.
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06:57
Weather—12/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—12/04/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Bring Back Our Girls, Anglican schools admissions, 'Gay conversion'
Edward Stourton speaks to Oby Ezekwesili, co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Who Cares? Trust
Diane Louise Jordan presents an appeal on behalf of The Who Cares? Trust.
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07:57
Weather—12/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—12/04/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—On the Road to Emmaus
Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir and the Rev Lucy Winkett journey forward from the resurrection
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08:48
A Point of View—Life's a Selfie
Howard Jacobson explains why he dislikes the narcissism of the selfie. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Owl
Kate Humble presents the little owl. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—12/04/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—12/04/2015
Easter dawns on Lakey Hill, and Joe has got a problem.
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11:16
The Reunion—The Fastnet Race Disaster
Sue MacGregor looks back at the deadliest disaster in the history of ocean racing.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/04/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 Sue Perkins presents another series of the show that tackles the big moral problems. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Ark of Taste
Dan Saladino meets the people working to save foods and flavours at risk of extinction.
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12:57
Weather—12/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—12/04/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
Same Tune, Different Song
Debbie Wiseman delves into the world of the song lyricist (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Forest of Bowland
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Forest of Bowland. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Surviving a rare genetic illness, bonding over birth, and wedding plans.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Ursula Le Guin - The Left Hand of Darkness, Episode 1
1/2 Ursula Le Guin's groundbreaking novel set on an ice-age world. Adapted by Judith Adams.
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16:00
Open Book—Christopher Bollen on Orient
American novelist Christopher Bollen talks about his book Orient.
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16:30
The (Half) Life of Strontium
A poetic meditation on the element uniting Nagasaki, Argyll and a mutant bounty hunter.
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17:00
Is Cancer Money Well Spent?
Matthew Hill investigates how money is spent on cancer treatments. (R)
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17:40
Profile—The Teletubbies
The four brightly coloured, furry children's television stars who are making a comeback. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
Liz Barclay chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—12/04/2015
Ian is wary.
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19:16
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world. (R)
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19:45
Liars' League—Do Days
2/3 By Vito Racanelli. For two New York boys, a life of adventures comes to a shattering end.
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20:00
Feedback—10/04/2015
Listeners get into bed with MPs, but waking up with Sara Cox is not everyone's cup of tea. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Frei Otto, Richie Benaud, Albert Maysles, Julio Cesar Strassera, Mary Clarke
Matthew Bannister on an architect, a cricket commentator, a director, a lawyer, a critic. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Scottish Nationalists Eye Balance of Power
The latest news from the world of personal finance, with Paul Lewis. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Who Cares? Trust
Diane Louise Jordan presents an appeal on behalf of The Who Cares? Trust. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Blank Screens
Peter Day on how companies struggle to keep their computer systems fit for purpose. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—12/04/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—12/04/2015
Tom Newton Dunn of the Sun analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Ryan Gosling; 25 Years of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Films
Ryan Gosling; Christine Langan, head of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Films, looks back at its 25-year history. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—I Am
John McCarthy considers the phrase 'I Am' as a means of exploring identity. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Free Will Explored
Laurie Taylor explores free will and pets as family. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—12/04/2015
The bells of St Bartholomew's Church in Sutton-cum-Lound, Nottinghamshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Stressed Pigs, One Man and His Shires, Sugar
Scientists have found stressful conditions can trigger illness in pigs. With Sybil Ruscoe.
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05:56
Weather—13/04/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Egyptian Goose
Bill Oddie presents the Egyptian goose. (R)
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