LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/01/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Brief Answers to the Big Questions, Episode 2
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/01/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—02/01/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/01/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm safety, Oxford Farming Conference, Oxford Real Farming Conference
Charlotte Smith finds resistance to change is at the heart of ongoing farm safety issues
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Eleanor Matthews on the Magpie
Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls the magpie for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/01/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
As Others See Us—Programme 3. Nigeria
Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 3. Nigeria
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09:45
Daily Service—Follow the Star: God’s Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Christian Worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Shaun Lambert.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jennifer Pike, Changes to 'Red Books', the Unexpected Joy of Being Single
Violinist Jennifer Pike talks about her childhood in the spotlight
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10:41
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts—Act III: A Country in Mourning
3/5 The country grinds to a halt as Bertie becomes King...
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10:55
The Listening Project—Carolyne and Caroline - A Safe Space
Two friends from childhood celebrate 50 years of friendship. Fi glover presents.
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11:00
I Work for the Government, and Let's Leave It at That
Julia Langdon uncovers how women spooks have been recruited over the years. (R)
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11:30
Cracking Up—Series 2, Pre-Occupation
1/4 Psychotherapist Spencer Pandy struggles with his 11 year-old daughter’s radical feminism.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/01/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, Episode 3
Adrian is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can’t cook.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you fed up with dating online or via apps?
Are you fed up with dating online or via apps? Or, are you still using them to find love?
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12:57
Weather—02/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/01/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
New Year Solutions—Clothes
It's time to freeze your jeans
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14:00
The Archers—01/01/2019
Lily has a confession to make
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14:15
Drama on 4—Me, Mum and Meena Kumari
Akbar is long-term carer to his bi-polar Mum, who sometimes believes she's Meena Kumari.
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15:00
Money Box—After the bankruptcy
At risk of losing the family home after her dad was made bankrupt... what happened next?
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15:30
Art of Living—From the Heart
How can art and science work together to help patients with heart disease?
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Work - what is it good for?
Laurie Taylor explores the history, harms and downsides to our contemporary work culture.
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16:30
The Media Show—The Art of Public Relations
Top PR practitioners reveal the secrets of their trade
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17:00
PM—02/01/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/01/2019 Row over latest rail fare rise
The transport secretary blames unions for this year's 3.1% increase in England and Wales
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18:30
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 2, Domestic Bliss
1/4 Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
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19:00
The Archers—02/01/2019
Hannah has concerns about Tom
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19:15
Front Row—Olivia Colman, Luther, Surgery and embroidery
Olivia Colman on her new film The Favourite, and Luther reviewed
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19:45
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts—Act III: A Country in Mourning
3/5 The country grinds to a halt as Bertie becomes King...
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Bald Truth
Ian Marchant investigates hair loss and why so many men (and some women) care so much.
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21:00
Science Stories—Lady Mary Montagu's Smallpox Experiment
Naomi Alderman on how Lady Mary Montagu used her own child to prove smallpox inoculation.
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21:30
As Others See Us—Programme 3. Nigeria
Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 3. Nigeria
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22:00
The World Tonight—02/01/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, Episode 3
Adrian is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can’t cook.
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23:00
Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker).
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23:15
15 Minute Musical—Eurovision Gone Wrong Contest
European leaders and their musical take on 2018.
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23:30
The Digital Human—Series 8, Vigilante
The web is a gateway to online vigilantism, but heroic actions come with a price (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Brief Answers to the Big Questions, Episode 3
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/01/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—03/01/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/01/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking
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05:45
Farming Today—Oxford farming conferences - Day 1
Charlotte Smith reports from both of Oxford's annual agricultural conferences
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—YOLOBirder on the Peregrine Falcon
Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder tells how he became hooked on peregrines.
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