LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Exit Number 8
An original short story about living with OCD, written and read by Katie Sherrard.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday from the Cathedral Church of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Andrew, Rochester in Kent
Bells on Sunday from the Cathedral Church of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Andrew
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05:45
Lent Talks—The Uncertainty of Thomas
Mark Vernon on Doubting Thomas and the value of uncertainty.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—17/03/2019
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Moon
Michael Symmons Roberts takes a trip to the Moon and explores its enduring poetic appeal.
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06:35
Living World—A Visit to Shetland (Bobby Tulloch)
Lindsey Chapman updates this Living World featuring Bobby Tulloch on Shetland. From 1974
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06:57
Weather—17/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—17/03/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Witch Markings, New Zealand Mosque Attacks and Religion in China
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Red Nose Day
Bill Nighy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Red Nose Day.
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07:57
Weather—17/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—17/03/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Invitation to Service
Bishop Harold Miller preaches from Down Cathedral in Northern Ireland
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08:48
A Point of View—So Many Kinds of Britons: Who Knew?
Zia Haider Rahman on why Brexit has made him feel closer to Britain.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Gillian Clarke and the Grey Heron
For Welsh poet and playwright Gillian Clarke the heron recalls a Bishop wearing vestments.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/03/2019
News with Paddy O'Connell including a briefing on the latest Brexit developments.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/03/2019
Lily feels rejected and there's an emotional showdown for Helen
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Marlon James, writer
Marlon James, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/03/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 6
6/8 Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth join Nicholas Parsons.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Delicious and Endangered: The Story of Bluefin Tuna
Dan Saladino travels from Brixham to Tokyo in search of the endangered bluefin tuna.
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12:57
Weather—17/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/03/2019
Global news and analysis; presented by Mark Mardell
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13:30
The Invention Of...—Britain, So Many Different Little Corners
Who are the Scots, the Irish, the English and the Welsh? What do these words even mean?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Stoke-on-Trent
Eric Robson and his panel are in Stoke-on-Trent.
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14:45
The Listening Project—Stepping Out Of The Box
Three conversations about the boxes we're put in and how we find our way out.
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15:00
Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 10
10/11 Neil Dudgeon stars in this epic tale of money, passion and daring to dream.
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16:00
Open Book—Max Porter, Folk resurgence in literature, Angie Thomas on Hip Hop
Max Porter discusses his new novel Lanny.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Salena Godden
Salena Godden talks to Roger McGough about her favourite poetry.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Crypto Factor – The Winners and Losers in Virtual Investment
Cryptocurrencies have been around for 10 years, so why are many still dogged by scandal? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Tim Berners-Lee
We profile Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/03/2019 New Zealand terror suspect's family speak
New Zealand terror suspect's family speak of horror Surrey stabbing treated as terrorism
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18:15
Pick of the Week—John Waite
John Waite picks his best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—17/03/2019
Leonard makes his presence felt.
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19:15
Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 2
A lively, topical show, with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
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19:45
Blood, Sweat and Tears—The Blood-Spotted Tissue
1/3 The first in a new series of specially commissioned stories by top crime writers.
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20:00
Feedback—Reinventing Local Radio
Roger Bolton on reinventing local radio and listening to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ on smart speakers.
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20:30
Last Word—Professor Mike Oliver, Jacques Loussier, Professor Richard Lacey, The Reverend Ruth Scott
Matthew Bannister on a disability rights activist, a pianist, a microbiologist, a vicar.
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21:00
Money Box—Investment ISAs
ISAs will be 20 next month. Have they changed the way we save?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Red Nose Day
Bill Nighy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Red Nose Day.
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21:30
Analysis—Will humans survive the century?
What is the chance of the human race surviving the 21st century?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/03/2019
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the prospects for the prime minister's Brexit deal.
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23:00
The TED Interview—Mellody Hobson
Chris Anderson talks to some of the most interesting TED stage speakers.
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23:45
Four Thought—The Power of Singing Together
Natalie Maddix explains why she believes in the power of singing together.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Spectacular Cities
Spectacular cities - from Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday from the Cathedral Church of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Andrew, Rochester in Kent
Bells on Sunday from the Cathedral Church of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Andrew
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with PΓ΅draig Γ“ Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Welfare standards for imported eggs, farm homeless hostel, British woodlands
Warnings that the government's promises on animal welfare standards can't be trusted.
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05:56
Weather—18/03/2019
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—King Eider
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Arctic specialist the king eider duck.
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