LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Love
4/5 Angela finds literary success with The Bloody Chamber, her collection of fairy tales. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley.
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05:45
Farming Today—World Food Day, Wild ferrets, Sheep vs trees, Shortage of vets
The British Veterinary Association is warning of a shortage of rural vets.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
Chris Packham presents the great bustard. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/10/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—14/10/2016
Reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Stephen Hough
Stephen Hough, concert pianist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—14/10/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by Canon Chris Chivers.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Abduction in Africa, Julie Burchill on malice, Women divided by money
Real life into drama - the story of friendship between Africa's abducted girls.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Intensive Care, Bottom's Dream
5/5 Cath has come out of her coma. Nick fusses around her, anxious she will relapse.
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11:00
The Intimate Art of Tattoo—14/10/2016
Laurence Llewelyn Bowen considers the subjects that have formed the basis for tattoos.
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11:30
Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice—Series 2, Saving Brother Ryan
2/4 Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells how she rescued a young man from a religious movement
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/10/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Objects of Desire—The Nest
Matthew Sweet explores the relationships we have with our childhood homes.
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12:15
You and Yours—Blaming the weather, Streaming playlists, Student accommodation
Is it time our High Street shops got better at weathering the weather?
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12:57
Weather—14/10/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—14/10/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Britain's Black Past—Nathaniel Wells
Gretchen Gerzina discovers the troubling story of Nathaniel Wells, black plantation owner.
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14:00
The Archers—13/10/2016
Rob is refusing to hide away. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Basin
By Dan Allum. Drama about a woman who gives up her old life to become a Traveller's wife. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East Ruston Old Vicarage Postbag
Peter Gibbs hosts a postbag edition of the show from East Ruston Old Vicarage.
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15:45
A Happy Nation
By Agnieszka Dale. Krystyna Kowalska is visited by an immigration officer.
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16:00
Last Word—King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Dario Fo, Jean Bloxam, Andrew Vicari, Don Buchla
Matthew Bannister on a king, a playwright, a racing driver, a painter, a musical inventor.
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16:30
Feedback—14/10/2016
Jon Sopel on Trump v Clinton. Plus, the future of Radio 5 live.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Elisha and Charlotte - The Best Thing that ever Happened
Adopted sisters conclude that their new family is cause for celebration.
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17:00
PM—14/10/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/10/2016
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—14/10/2016
Miles Jupp is joined by Susan Calman, Sarah Kendall, Francis Wheen and Simon Evans.
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19:00
The Archers—14/10/2016
Adam is desperate to speak to Ian.
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19:15
Front Row—Earl Cameron, David Gledhill, The art of Alphonse Mucha, Simon Callow on David Gascoyne, Northampton theatre to open a school
Pioneer black star Earl Cameron, musician David Gledhill, Simon Callow on David Gascoyne.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Intensive Care, Bottom's Dream
5/5 Cath has come out of her coma. Nick fusses around her, anxious she will relapse. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—David Frost, Rhea Wolfson, David Mundell MP, Mike Russell MSP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the University of Glasgow.
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20:50
A Point of View—In Praise of Difficulty
Howard Jacobson applauds Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience.
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21:00
Britain's Black Past—Omnibus 2
Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of black people in Britain during a time of slavery.
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21:58
Weather—14/10/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Bank Governor: 'inflation can rise above 2%'
Mark Carney says the Bank of England 'will allow price rises' to support jobs and growth.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Conrad and Eleanor, Episode 5
5/10 Con recalls taking his research job, which ultimately led to meeting his stalker, Maddy.
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23:00
A Good Read—Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds
Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds choose favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/10/2016
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Norbert and Trish - A Lovely Life Together
Falling in love in their 80s has given this couple a new lease of life.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Being Loved
5/5 In Edmund Gordon's biography, Angela Carter writes her last two joyous and comic novels. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/10/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Tim Hughes.
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05:45
iPM—15/10/2016
'I don't want to live to 100. Fifty-six isn't so bad.' A listener faces terminal illness.
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