LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sound by Bella Bathurst—1. Sailing
1/5 Bella embarks on a sailing trip. Does her worsening hearing put the whole boat in danger? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/05/2017
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Plans for New Sugar Beet Factory, Pick Your Own Wedding Flowers, Rural Crime
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kane Brides on the Coot
Kane Brides on the coot.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/05/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—23/05/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Tim O'Brien on transient stars and science and music festivals
Jim Al-Khalili talks transient stars and music festivals with Tim O'Brien of Jodrell Bank.
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09:30
The Listening Project—The Listening Project Goes to the Polls, The Voting Dilemma
Conversations between friends considering their democratic choice.
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09:44
Daily Service—23/05/2017
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Paul Mathole.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Children and trauma, Charlotte Harris at Chelsea, Children of alcoholics, Tasha Eurich
Children and trauma, Chelsea Flower Show, life with an alcoholic parent, Tasha Eurich.
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10:45
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain—The Line
2/5 Bourdain drifts back to 1973 and the Cape Cod joint where he started out as bottle washer.
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11:00
In Their Element—Series 1, Silicon - The World's Building Block
The key component of rocks, sand and materials from glass and concrete to microelectronics
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11:30
The Voices of...—Series 2, Andy Partridge
An intimate portrait of the songwriter, singer and frontman of XTC, Andy Partridge.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—23/05/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—23 May 1917 - Esme Macknade
In Folkestone, the cookery competition yields unexpected results.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How do we all get through events like last night's attack in Manchester?
How do we all get through events like last night's attack in Manchester?
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12:57
Weather—23/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/05/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Our Man in the Middle East—Part 7: Death on the Nile
Jeremy Bowen finds himself in Sudan on the trail of Osama bin Laden.
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14:00
The Archers—22/05/2017
Josh makes an executive decision. (R)
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14:15
Tumanbay—Series 2, Kiss My Fingers
5/8 Threat of plague brings Barakat into conflict with Effendi Red.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 12, The Test
2/6 Josie Long presents stories of people testing their mettle.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Future Forests
Can Britain revive its forests and grow the wood we need for a greener economy?
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16:00
Word of Mouth—David Walliams on writing for children
David Walliams talks to Michael Rosen about writing children's books.
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16:30
Great Lives—Peter Williams of Jack Wills chooses Steve Jobs
Peter Williams of Jack Wills champions the abrasive Steve Jobs, founder of Apple.
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17:00
PM—23/05/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/05/2017 Suspected Manchester bomber named
Salman Abedi, was a Mancunian, of Libyan descent. A vigil is being held for those killed.
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18:30
Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Oxford Zoo is annexed by its own monkey kingdom, and a woman falls under a romantic spell. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—23/05/2017
Neil waxes lyrical.
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19:15
Front Row—Tributes to Sir Roger Moore, The return of Twin Peaks, American crime writer Bill Beverly
The return of Twin Peaks, American crime writer Bill Beverly, tributes to Sir Roger Moore.
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19:45
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain—The Line
2/5 Bourdain drifts back to 1973 and the Cape Cod joint where he started out as bottle washer. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Killings in Care Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
Are care homes able to protect frail and vulnerable elderly residents from violence?
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20:40
In Touch—Lovers not Carers
Kirsten Hearn and Red Szell discuss the issues arising from lovers being seen as carers.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Mental health support in the community; Insiders' Guide to Mental Health; Confidence
Mental health support in the community; Insiders' Guide to Mental Health; Confidence
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Tim O'Brien on transient stars and science and music festivals
Jim Al-Khalili talks transient stars and music festivals with Tim O'Brien of Jodrell Bank. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK terror threat level raised to critical
The World Tonight reports from Albert Square in Manchester.
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22:45
Golden Hill by Francis Spufford—7. Surprise
7/10 A civilised breakfast is interrupted by an unkempt surprise guest.
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23:00
Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 1, 1. Work
1/2 Award-winning US comedian Alex Edelman takes a comic look at the millennial generation.
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23:30
Nature—Series 9, James and the Peregrines
James Aldred follows the lives of a family of peregrines in his local quarry. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sound by Bella Bathurst—2. Searching
2/5 As her hearing declines, Bella searches for her place in either the deaf or hearing world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/05/2017
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Woodland closure, Edible flowers, Gloucestershire old spots pig, Field nurse scheme
The Woodland Trust is having to close access to a large wood, because it's being misused.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ruth Cromie on the Eider
Ruth Cromie of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the eider duck.
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