LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/11/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Living on Paper - Letters from Iris Murdoch 1934-1995, Episode 4
4/5 For 30 years, the French writer Raymond Queneau and Iris Murdoch exchanged letters. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/11/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/11/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/11/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with author Rebecca Manley Pippert.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dairy Farming: Biosecurity and Diversification
Whether diversification into cheesemaking is the way to go.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Madagascar Harrier-hawk
Chris Packham presents the Madagascan Harrier-hawk from Madagascar. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/11/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—27/11/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Gurinder Chadha
Kirsty Young talks to film-maker, writer and producer Gurinder Chadha. (R)
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09:45
Act of Worship—27/11/2015
An act of worship and music led by Canon Angela Tilby.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The Singh twins, Rosa Parks, Breast reconstruction
The Singh twins, Amrit and Rabindra - two artists who prefer to be referred to as one.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Welcome to Zaatari, Episode 5
5/5 Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 21, RIP
Alan Dein meets a 108-year-old family firm of funeral directors.
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11:30
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 1
1/4 A star-studded cast has great fun with Michael Frayn's hilarious new take on our world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Self Drives: Maxwell's Equations—Maxwell's Genius
5/5 Will Self concludes his 600-mile road trip on the trail of physicist James Clerk Maxwell.
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12:15
You and Yours—Black Friday, Christmas garden centres, Energy orchestra
US retailers and consumers are cooling towards the big discounts of Black Friday.
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12:57
Weather—27/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/11/2015
Mark Mardell presents news on the Paris memorial, Labour in trouble and Syria strategy.
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13:45
His Master's Voices—5. The First Superstars
5/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records.
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14:00
The Archers—26/11/2015
Here's to Helen Titchener! (R)
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14:15
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 1 - Blood, Masterpiece
7/9 Masterpiece. Artist Claude's obsession to create 'the' masterpiece wreaks havoc.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Louth
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from Louth in Lincolnshire.
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15:45
e=mc2—Jo Baker - An End to Steady State Theory
A young physicist clings to science as the world he knows collapses and contracts.
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16:00
Last Word—Peter Dimmock, Alix d'Unienville, Yolanda Sonnabend, Maggie Eales and George Barris
Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died.
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16:30
Feedback—Local Radio controversy, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service funding, New comedy double act The Pin
Should a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter have expressed his own views on Christianity and homosexuality?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Sharon - Time to Let Go
He died over ten years ago, but Sharon still needs permission to move on with her life.
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17:00
PM—27/11/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2015 Corbyn under pressure over Syria
Jeremy Corbyn comes under pressure over his opposition to air strikes in Syria.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 3
3/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—27/11/2015
More than a canape is shared at the ball.
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19:15
Front Row—Richard Eyre on Ibsen, Ancient Greek drama and PTSD, Vivien Duffield
Richard Eyre discusses his adaptation of Ibsen's play Little Eyolf. Kirsty Lang presents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Welcome to Zaatari, Episode 5
5/5 Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—David Gauke MP, Bronwen Maddox, John McDonnell MP, Simon Stevens
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Manchester Metropolitan University.
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20:50
A Point of View—From Pot to Profit
Sarah Dunant welcomes Canada's plans to fully legalise marijuana.
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21:00
Drama on 4—The Saudi Prince and the Pauper
"No man, not even a prince, is above the law." How a Saudi prince was brought to justice.
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21:58
Weather—27/11/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Is Britain ready for war?
Labour in turmoil over Syria, and to shop or not to shop? Plus the Pope arrives in Africa.
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22:45
The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains—Episode 5
5/5 The dwarf's terrible secret is finally revealed.
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23:00
A Good Read—Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble
Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/11/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jayne and Richard - Finding a Space for God
An appreciation of a church building isn't dependent on a belief in God.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/11/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Living on Paper - Letters from Iris Murdoch 1934-1995, Episode 5
5/5 For many years, Iris Murdoch's relationship with Brigid Brophy was a volatile one. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/11/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/11/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/11/2015
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
iPM—'They tried to radicalise my son'
The programme goes to Brussels's Molenbeek and asks if integration has failed there.
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