LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—This Long Pursuit, Episode 1
1/5 A meditation on the art of biography from one of the masters of the genre, Richard Holmes. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/12/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Why bees buzz, Toon Beef, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔopathy in livestock, The hunting debate continues
Why do bees buzz? A new study looks at how neonicotinoids affect the behaviour of bees.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shoebill
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the mysterious shoebill of Uganda. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/12/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—13/12/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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09:00
The Global Philosopher—Do Those on Top Deserve Their Success?
Harvard's Michael Sandel asks tough questions of 60 people from around the world.
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09:30
The Listening Project—Omnibus
Moving can bring peace or regret, but friendship and support always helps. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—13/12/2016
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Soprano Danielle De Niese, Caring at home, Flat-sharing in your forties
The business of caring for someone at home. Danielle de Niese, 'opera's coolest soprano'.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Hanleys, Episode 2
2/5 Timmie draws on her experience as she tries to guide Liam into a lucrative career choice.
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11:00
The Listeners—Series 4, Episode 3
3/3 A WWII transatlantic telephone line censor reveals what happens when you really listen.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 14, Vivaldi's Gloria
3/3 The series celebrating original manuscripts ends with Antonio Vivaldi's joyous Gloria.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/12/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—13 December 1916 - Marion Wardle
In Tynemouth, Marion rekindles an old friendship, and builds a new one.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What makes you give to charity?
What encourages you to give to charity, and what turns you off?
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12:57
Weather—13/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/12/2016
News with Martha Kearney and Shaun Ley including Aleppo latest and Brexit negotiations.
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13:45
Everything You Think About Sport Is Wrong—Beauty
2/5 Simon Barnes continues his challenge to how we think about sport, discussing beauty.
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14:00
The Archers—12/12/2016
Susan dresses to impress. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—One Night in Lillehammer
The war on terror makes a sudden, terrifying appearance in smalltown Norway.
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15:00
Life at LIPA—Come Together
3/3 Three more students raise the curtain on their final year at performing arts school.
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15:30
Shared Experience—Series 6, Don't Feed The Trolls
Three people who stand up to bullies and trolls speak out.
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16:00
Freud for Our Times
If psychoanalysis is only for the wealthy few, can we all still benefit from Freud?
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16:30
Great Lives—Sir Ben Kingsley on Elie Wiesel
Sir Ben Kingsley champions the life of holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as his great life.
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17:00
PM—13/12/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/12/2016 More than 80 unarmed civilians have been killed in the Syrian city of Aleppo, UN says.
The UN says more than 80 civilians have been killed in the Syrian City of Aleppo.
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18:27
DEC Yemen Crisis Appeal
A Yemen Crisis Appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Joan Alone
5/6 It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party.
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19:00
The Archers—13/12/2016
Jennifer has an unexpected call.
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19:15
Front Row—Darcey Bussell on Margot Fonteyn; Pevsner guides; Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo on Broadway; How to get a Christmas no 1
Darcey Bussell; Pevsner architectural guides; Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo on Broadway.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Hanleys, Episode 2
2/5 Timmie draws on her experience as she tries to guide Liam into a lucrative career choice. (R)
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20:00
Paying for the Hostage
John McCarthy looks at how handling a hostage crisis has changed 30 years since his kidnap
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20:40
In Touch—US report on employment for visually impaired people, Charles Bonnet in pictures
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Boomerang generation, Listener feedback, All in the Mind Awards, The lipstick effect
The Boomerang generation, parents may moan but are there any health benefits?
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21:30
The Global Philosopher—Do Those on Top Deserve Their Success?
Harvard's Michael Sandel asks tough questions of 60 people from around the world. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Fighting ends in eastern Aleppo
The battle in Syria's second city ends after fierce bombardment of rebel strongholds.
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22:45
Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen—A Letter from Paris
2/5 The sisters are astonished when a woman arrives bearing a letter from an old friend.
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23:00
Desolation Jests—Episode 1
1/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark and quirky post-apocalyptic sketch show.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/12/2016
The foreign secretary says aid drops over Syria are too risky.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—This Long Pursuit, Episode 2
2/5 Richard Holmes examines the often ignored lives of women in the early history of science. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Schmallenberg appears, Spruce Bugs and trail hunting with Basset hounds
Schmallenberg virus has been reported in Wales and the west of England.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brown Kiwi
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the New Zealand brown kiwi. (R)
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