LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Four Bare Legs in a Bed—An Interesting Condition
2/3 Fear and loathing in an antenatal class. Read by Rosie Cavaliero. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—17/01/2016
Bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe in Kent.
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05:45
Four Thought—Positively Medieval
Lucy Allen argues that medieval society had a conflicted attitude towards women. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—17/01/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Eruption
Samira Ahmed explores the power of unexpected eruptions - spiritual or geological.
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06:35
Living World—A Life of Slime
Lionel Kelleway is joined by Mary Seddon in the Wye Valley looking for snails.
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06:57
Weather—17/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—17/01/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Seeking sanctuary in Germany, Anglican primates 2016, Monks cook 18th-century curry
Sanctuary in Germany; Anglican primates meet in Canterbury; monks cook 18th-century curry.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
Natasha Kaplinsky presentsan appeal on behalf of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum.
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07:57
Weather—17/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—17/01/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—God's Kingdom and Human Need
From New Kilpatrick Church, Glasgow, with the Rev Roddy Hamilton and the Bearsden Choir.
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08:48
A Point of View—Sing a New Song
Tom Shakespeare argues that the country needs a new national anthem. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Kakapo
Michael Palin presents the New Zealand Kakapo (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/01/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/01/2016
On Plough Sunday, Ed's feeling nervous. And it's a time for farewells.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Sir Anthony Seldon
Kirsty Young interviews educationalist and biographer Sir Anthony Seldon.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Walsh, Dubner, Bramwell
1/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Holly Walsh, Stephen J Dubner and Dr David Bramwell. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Leeds: The Story of a City Through Its Food
Leeds is a city on the rise when it comes to food and drink. Dan Saladino finds out why.
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12:57
Weather—17/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/01/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Can We Trust the Opinion Polls?—Episode 1
1/3 David Cowling looks at the track record of polls in previous British elections.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Harlow Carr
Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition from RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Conversations from three married couples who each face very different challenges. (R)
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15:00
Drama on 4—John Steinbeck - East of Eden, Episode 3
3/3 John Steinbeck’s epic tale inspired by the story of Cain and Abel.
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16:00
Open Book—Janice YK Lee
Mariella Frostrup talks to bestselling author Janice YK Lee.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry on the subject of home.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Bent Cops?
Allan Urry investigates claims of dirty tricks in one of Britain's biggest police forces. (R)
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 19, Changes
By Graham White. Two kids learn about their parents' moments of Bowie-style rebellion. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/01/2015 Obama hails Iran deal
Obama - Iran deal will make world safer Corbyn - UK could keep subs without Trident
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Pauline Black
Pauline Black chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—17/01/2016
Pip fancies a little trip.
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19:15
So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that celebrates glorious failure. (R)
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19:45
The Interrogative Mood
An amusing sonata of bizarre questions by Padgett Powell featuring voices and music.
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20:00
More or Less—Weekend Stroke Deaths
Jeremy Hunt says if you have a stroke at the weekend, you are 20% more likely to die. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Olwyn Hughes and Ed Stewart
Matthew Bannister on a rock star, an actor, a literary agent, a DJ (R)
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21:00
Money Box—How mobile phone firms can hold the key to bank security
How mobile phone firms hold the key to bank security; Bowie bonds; and 35-year mortgages. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
Natasha Kaplinsky presentsan appeal on behalf of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum. (R)
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21:30
In Business—California - Agriculture and Migration
Peter Day discovers the impact of migration on farming in California. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/01/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—17/01/2016
Michael Deacon of the Telegraph analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant
Oscar-winning director of Birdman, Alejandro Inarritu, discusses his western The Revenant. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Eruption
Samira Ahmed explores the power of unexpected eruptions - spiritual or geological. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Modern slavery, School lunch boxes
Laurie Taylor explores tensions at the heart of contemporary struggles against enslavement (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—17/01/2016
Bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe in Kent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/01/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Floating houses, Farm technology, Livestock market on TV
Holland has houses that can float on floodwater. Should the UK be considering the idea?
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05:56
Weather—18/01/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert. (R)
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