LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Hungry Empire, Opium and the East India Company
4/5 In 19th-century India, British companies are profiting from arms-length drug trading.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Julian Filochowski.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hydroponics champion, Sustainable Scottish farms, Livestock trade
Sybil Ruscoe speaks to Adam Dixon about his hydroponic growing system.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on Guillemot Senses
Zoologist Tim Birkhead dispels the myth of a foolish guillemot for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:02
The Reunion—Round the World Yacht Crew
Sue MacGregor meets the first all-female crew to complete the Round the World Yacht Race. (R)
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09:44
Daily Service—18/08/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Charlottesville, Women and Gaming, Craft finalist Lin Cheung, Theresa Breslin
Events in Charlottesville - how much of a role have women had on both sides of the debate?
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10:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, Darren Springs Forward
9/10 Former daytime TV celebrity Darren Fox tries to reignite his career. (R)
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11:00
The Age of Emotion
Psychotherapist Philippa Perry explores if we are in a new age of emotion.
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11:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, It's My Party
5/5 Sophie has a chance to get away at last. However, her mother's birthday is imminent. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/08/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—18 August 1917 - Norman Harris
Sergeant Harris marks the first anniversary of his sons' deaths.
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12:15
You and Yours—Cladding Concerns, Motorbike Thefts, Irish Whiskey's Popularity
Cladding cost fears for private leaseholders, motorbike theft and buoyant whiskey sales.
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12:57
Weather—18/08/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—18/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:25
Test Match Special—England v West Indies: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 2
Commentary on day two of the first Test between England and West Indies, from Edgbaston.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Test Match Special—England v West Indies: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 2
Commentary on day two of the first Test between England and West Indies, from Edgbaston.
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Evening
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21:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—14-18 August 1917
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump's controversial chief strategist, Steve Bannon, has been sacked
The programme assess Steve Bannon's impact on the Trump presidency.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Midwinter Break, Episode 4
4/9 Stella takes Gerry to the Begijnhof. Bernard MacLaverty's novel, read by Frances Tomelty.
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23:00
Great Lives—Sathnam Sanghera on Alexander Gardner
Writer Sathnam Sanghera nominates adventurer Alexander Gardner
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23:27
The Digital Human—Series 10, Sublime
Aleks Krotoski explores the often ignored physicality of the digital world. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jacqueline and Seren - Family Comes First
A grandmother is impressed by her granddaughter's caring nature. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Hungry Empire, Feeding a Wartime Empire
5/5 North Africa, 1941. Wartime strictures reveal the brutal reality behind feeding an empire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
iPM—I wish I'd said
Why do we regret things? A psychoanalyst's view.
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