LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Tao Lin - A Message of Unknown Purpose
Tao Lin's curious tale about a prisoner in 2042 who depicts a society addicted to sleep. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter and St Paul, Courteenhall
The bells of St Peter and St Paul, Courteenhall.
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05:45
Profile—Sonia Friedman
Mark Coles profiles the life and career of theatre producer Sonia Friedman.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—31/07/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Shadows
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the unsung wonders of the world of shadows.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Honeymoon Farm
Nancy Nicolson meets the farmers hosting romantic holidays amongst the cattle and sheep.
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06:57
Weather—31/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—31/07/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—World Youth Day, Erik Satie, Life after ebola
Edward Stourton looks at Catholic Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Campaign for National Parks
Bill Bryson presents an appeal on behalf of Campaign for National Parks.
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07:57
Weather—31/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—31/07/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Faith and the Uncertainties of Life
From the parish church of St Arvans, Chepstow, with Fr Michael Gollop.
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08:48
A Point of View—Canaries in the Coal Mine
Tom Shakespeare gives a very personal view of prenatal screening. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Goosander
Kate Humble presents the goosander. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—31/07/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—31/07/2016
Ian wonders about his friendship with Helen, and it is all hands on deck at Hollowtree.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Jilly Cooper
Jilly Cooper, writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—31/07/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 65, Episode 5
5/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Sandi Toksvig are joined by Miles Jupp and Richard Osman. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Raising the Pulse
Sheila Dillon discusses pulses with Sanjay Kumar, Jenny Chandler and Nick Saltmarsh.
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12:57
Weather—31/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—31/07/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—31/07/2016
Mishal Husain presents the latest dispatches by writers and reporters from around the UK.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Lake District
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Lake District. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Shared Differences
Conversations that show we are more similar than different, despite some strange tastes.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend, Episode 1
1/2 The first in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship that lasts a lifetime.
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16:00
Open Book—Reading Europe: Italy
Mariella Frostrup presents a programme exploring contemporary literature from Italy.
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16:30
How to Write a Poem—Keats and Clare
1/2 Poet Glyn Maxwell leads a poetry masterclass at a dream literature festival.
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17:00
The Battle for the US Constitution
Adam Smith on the Civil War law that is now the battleground for America's hottest issues. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Sonia Friedman
Mark Coles profiles the life and career of theatre producer Sonia Friedman. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—31/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/07/2016 Mother of US Muslim soldier calls Trump "ignorant"
The mother of an American Muslim soldier who died in combat has criticised Donald Trump.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
Sheila McClennon chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—31/07/2016
It is the day of the village fete.
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19:15
Henry Normal: A Normal...—Family
Writer, producer and poet Henry Normal presents a comic and poetic look at his family life
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19:45
The Crime Writer at the Festival—A Marriage of Inconvenience
4/4 Short story by David Mark, inspired by the unique atmosphere of crime writing festivals.
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20:00
More or Less—The Supermarket Effect
Tim Harford returns with Brexit, Trumpton, the Antiques Roadshow and some good news. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Gary S Paxton, Sally Beauman, Thomas Sutherland, Frank Dickens, Marni Nixon
Matthew Bannister on a hostage, a singer, songwriter and producer, an author, a cartoonist (R)
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21:00
Your Money and Your Life—Twenty-Somethings
Louise Cooper explores the big decisions for people in their twenties. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Campaign for National Parks
Bill Bryson presents an appeal on behalf of Campaign for National Parks. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Return to Teesside
Job losses have plagued Teesside for decades. What does the future hold? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—31/07/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—How to Direct a Thriller by Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass gives Francine Stock a masterclass on making a contemporary thriller. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Shadows
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the unsung wonders of the world of shadows. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Airport security, Retiring to Spain
Airport security, and retiring to Spain. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter and St Paul, Courteenhall
The bells of St Peter and St Paul, Courteenhall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/08/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds, CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Expansion of Yorkshire Dales National Park; Graffiti Art on Northern Irish Hay Bales; Rewilding and the UK landscape
What does the expansion of the Yorkshire Dales National Park mean for farmers?
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05:56
Weather—01/08/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Skua
The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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