LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story, A Discovery
3/5 Bernadette Murphy pursues a new lead in her mission to solve the mystery of Van Gogh's ear (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/07/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lamb exports to US could resume, New research on neonicotinoids, Tattie 'roguing'
The US could remove the ban on UK lamb imports after 20 years.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Crested Grebe
Bill Oddie presents the great crested grebe. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/07/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Global Philosopher—Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change?
A global audience joins Michael Sandel to discuss the world's response to climate change.
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09:45
Daily Service—28/07/2016
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Frances Finn.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Hillary Clinton; Inside the Queen's wardrobe; Mirela Sula; Woman on woman sexual assault; Honor Frost
Hillary Clinton's first speech as presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.
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10:45
Highlites—Highlites - Natural Bounce, 4. Smoke and Mirrors
4/5 The hopeless hairdressers get a police visit. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne & Rosie Cavaliero.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Syria's Secret Library
The story of the library in a besieged Syrian town providing a lifeline to its community.
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11:30
An Obsessive Type: The Tale of the Doves Typeface
Can a long lost design classic be rediscovered at the bottom of the Thames?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—28/07/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
One to One—Samira Ahmed with Murray Melvin
Samira Ahmed meets actor Murray Melvin, best known for his role in A Taste of Honey. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Miracle movies, Gamblers' rights, WeRe Bank
Why do movies about religious miracles not do so well in the UK?
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12:57
Weather—28/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/07/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—14. Disguise and Deception
14/20 A pedlar's trunk reveals deception and religion, cross-dressing and travelling salesmen. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—27/07/2016
It is all hands on deck at Hollowtree. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Black and Blue, String Music
A white beat cop tries to protect a picked upon black teenager in a troubled area of DC.
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15:00
Open Country—Capability Brown at 300
Helen Mark finds out why Capability Brown is heralded as the Shakespeare of gardening.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Autistica
Ruby Wax presents an appeal on behalf of Autistica. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Evelyn Waugh, DBC Pierre, a literary postcard from Sweden
Open Book offers a guide to the works of Evelyn Waugh, as a new biography comes out. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—How to Direct a Thriller by Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass gives Francine Stock a masterclass on making a contemporary thriller.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Drug abuse in athletes, Last Common Ancestor, Lichens and Beatrix Potter, Philae farewell
Drug abuse in athletes, Last Common Ancestor, Lichens and Beatrix Potter, Philae farewell.
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17:00
PM—28/07/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—The British and French governments call on President Assad's forces to end their siege of Aleppo.
Britain and France call on the Syrian government forces to end their siege of Aleppo.
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18:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 3, Youth
1/4 Simon Evans presents comedy lectures on economics behind four commodities.
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19:00
The Archers—28/07/2016
Neil is not sure he is the right person for the job.
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19:15
Front Row—Tallulah, David Bowie Prom, The Plough and the Stars
Ellen Page in Tallulah, John Cale on tomorrow's David Bowie Prom.
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19:45
Highlites—Highlites - Natural Bounce, 4. Smoke and Mirrors
4/5 The hopeless hairdressers get a police visit. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne & Rosie Cavaliero. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What Do Remainers Feel Now?
More than 16m people voted Remain. How do they feel now that they have lost?
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20:30
In Business—Return to Teesside
Job losses have plagued Teesside for decades. What does the future hold?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Drug abuse in athletes, Last Common Ancestor, Lichens and Beatrix Potter, Philae farewell
Drug abuse in athletes, Last Common Ancestor, Lichens and Beatrix Potter, Philae farewell. (R)
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21:30
Lives in a Landscape—Series 21, Care for Claire
Alan Dein hears how a community has helped following the death of two youngsters. (R)
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21:58
Weather—28/07/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK goverment wants more time to consider EDF nuclear deal
EDF board approves Hinkley Point C - but London delays sign-off until September.
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22:45
Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 9
9/10 Murdo has fled to Lafayette but buying an accordion and bus tickets has used every cent.
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23:00
Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 1, D.A.P.H.N.E.
3/4 Jason has an out-of-this-world plan to increase the show's listenership.
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23:30
The Design Dimension—Series 3, Panic Button
4/4 Tom considers how we protect our personal space through design. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story, A Petition
4/5 New leads are followed in pursuit of the truth about Van Gogh's last days in Arles. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/07/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming and the impact of National Living Wage, Hydroponics, Young auctioneer
How soft fruit and horticulture producers are handling a rising wage bill.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shelduck
David Attenborough presents the shelduck. (R)
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