LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 1
1/5 A plan is hatched to catch one of the oldest carnivorous sharks on the planet. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/07/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—Animal welfare post-Brexit, Royal Welsh Show, Farm opera, Belvoir Harvest
Cheaper food imports could come at the cost of farm animal welfare standards post-Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cailean MacLean on the Bonxie
Photographer Cailean Maclean on the great skua, or bonxie, for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/07/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Behind the Scenes—Series 1, Crystal Pite
Choreographer Crystal Pite makes Flight Pattern, her profound dance for the Royal Ballet.
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09:44
Daily Service—The Sacraments - Marriage
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—Bethany Mota, How to tackle obesity, Patricia Greene, Dating with difficulties
More women than men are severely obese. What is being done to tackle the problem?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Perfect Schnitzel
2/5 Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in Marcy Kahan's award-winning comedy.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Earthworm
Brett Westwood investigates our relationship with earthworms. From 2017.
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11:30
The Pigeon Whistles
Imagine the sound of music that flies around your head - the magic art of pigeon whistles.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/07/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Decoding the News—Series 1, Shareholder Value
Aditya Chakrabortty investigates the origins and impact of the term 'shareholder value'.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How have eating disorders affected you and your family?
Call You & Yours - how have eating disorders affected listeners and their families?
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12:57
Weather—25/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—25/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Waco: Surviving the Apocalypse—25/07/2017
The story of the 1993 Waco siege and the lasting impact on those who survived.
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14:00
The Archers—24/07/2017
Matt receives a warning. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Man with the Hammer
By Phil Porter. A tale of two wheels. Why do we cycle and why do we cheat?
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 17, Dash Arts Dacha, Shoreditch
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are at the Dash Arts Dacha in Shoreditch. (R)
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15:30
Making History—Being Gay Before Gay Lib
Helen Castor on homosexuality in Victoria's Britain and the history of the 'gig' economy.
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16:00
A Place Called Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Series 1, Mary Portas
Watford or Harvey Nichols - where is home for the 'Queen of Shops'?
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16:30
A Good Read—John Niven and Sali Hughes
John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—25/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/07/2017 BMW to build an electric Mini in Oxford
The Government says the decision is a vote of confidence in its industrial strategy.
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?; A Modest Proposal
4/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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19:00
The Archers—25/07/2017
Jill wants to be heard.
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19:15
Front Row—Daniel Mays, Girls Trip, Asifa Lahore's Queer Icon, Young Poets competition
Actor Daniel Mays on playing gay rights campaigner Peter Wildeblood.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Perfect Schnitzel
2/5 Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in Marcy Kahan's award-winning comedy. (R)
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20:00
Understanding Prevent
David Anderson examines the government's controversial counter-terrorism strategy Prevent.
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20:40
In Touch—Tech Advancements for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and Away
Pluses and minuses of technology for travel, recognising objects and getting information.
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21:00
Inside Health—PPIs, Aspirin and cancer, Radiotherapy and smoking
Long term use of PPIs, aspirin and cancer prevention, radiotherapy and smoking.
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21:30
Behind the Scenes—Series 1, Crystal Pite
Choreographer Crystal Pite makes Flight Pattern, her profound dance for the Royal Ballet. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—US House backs new Russia sanctions
The US House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly for new sanctions against Russia.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Music Shop, Episode 7
7/10 Maud makes a shocking discovery about Ilse Brauchmann's past.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 16, Will insects inherit the earth?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders of insects. (R)
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Terry Christian
Terry Christian's favourite pieces of writing, read by Andrew Maxwell and Sally Lindsay. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 2
2/5 The deep-water Greenland Shark is a shy but deadly creature that can live for many years. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/07/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hedgecutting ban, Welsh hill farming, Christmas turkeys
Farmers deliver a petition to the Defra to change the rules on when hedges can be cut.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Craig Hartley on the Green Woodpecker
Craig Hartley revels in a near-miss encounter with a green woodpecker for Tweet of the Day
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