LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Childhood and Family
5/5 Henry James reflects on his extraordinary childhood and family in old age. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/03/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shirley Jenner.
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05:45
iPM—How Not to Get Burgled
The programme speaks to a listener who was burgled.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—05/03/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—05/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 32, Samaritans
Clare Balding walks with a group of Samaritans' volunteers and their families. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
A round-up from the Welsh sheep farm where Farming Today has spent a week.
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06:57
Weather—05/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—05/03/2016
Morning news, with Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:51
Yesterday in Parliament—05/03/2016
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Rebecca Front
Featuring Rebecca Front, Allegra McEvedy and the inheritance tracks of David Troughton.
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10:30
Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island—Series 1, Living by Water
1/4 Laura Barton visits Northumberland and the coastal city of Sunderland on Tyne and Wear.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—05/03/2016
Isabel Hardman of the Spectator looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Donald Trump 2.0
Meeting Donald Trump 2.0 - the conciliatory version.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/03/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Money Box—Fund Fee Rip-Off
The investors paying huge fees for managed funds that aren't really managed.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 1
1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. (R)
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12:57
Weather—05/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—05/03/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Juliet Davenport, Clive Lewis MP, Mark Littlewood, Jacob Rees Mogg MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Thornbury, Gloucestershire (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Engaging in the EU Referendum debate. Should sex work be decriminalised?
Listeners have their say on the EU referendum and decriminalising the sex industry.
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14:30
Saturday Drama—Peter Brough - His Master's Voice
Rob Brydon is Peter Brough the ventriloquist, in the true story behind Educating Archie. (R)
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15:30
Black, White and Beethoven
Joseph Harker asks why Britain's classical music scene remains so resolutely white. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
Pottery designer Emma Bridgewater explains why her business is a homage to her mum.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Tax Avoidance
How much tax should global companies like Google and Starbucks pay in the UK? (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/03/2016 Row over tax plans for pensions
George Osborne drops plans to scrap or alter tax relief on pension contributions
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Danny Wallace, Bridget Christie, Dennis Morris, Luke Wright, Carla-Marie Williams, Emilie & Ogden, The Eskies
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Jenny Beavan
Becky Milligan on costume designer Jenny Beavan, winner at the 2016 Baftas and Oscars.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Hail Caesar, Don Quixote, Ta Nehisi Coates, Botticelli, Thirteen
Including a look at the Coen brothers' Hail Caesar and RSC's Don Quixote in Stratford.
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20:00
Archive on 4—A Brief History of Disobedience
Joe Queenan offers a Brief History of Disobedience, follow up to Blame, Anger and Shame.
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21:00
The Life and Loves of a She Devil by Fay Weldon—2. Transformation
2/2 Ruth will stop at nothing to get her revenge. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—05/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Historical Sex Abuse
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the time-honoured general knowledge quiz.
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23:30
Poetry Please—Fox Running
Roger McGough presents the late Ken Smith's reading of his long poem, Fox Running. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Modern Welsh Voices—The Eyas
2/5 By Jim Perrin. A young boy's obsession with taming birds of prey leads him into danger. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Adelaide
Church bells from St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Adelaide, South Australia.
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05:45
Lent Talks—The Dining Room
Dr Michael Banner visits the dining hall at Trinity College to reflect on the Last Supper. (R)
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