LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 4
4/5 By the 1930s, the link between cherries and national identity was undeniable in Japan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—22/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/03/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with PΓ΅draig Γ“ Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Pine martens, Apple scab, Animal health and welfare, Kiplingcotes Derby
Could pine martens save the UK millions in woodland management costs?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Robin
David Rothenberg on the jazz artist of the bird world - the humble robin. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/03/2019
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—22/03/2019
The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Marlon James, writer
Marlon James, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—22/03/19 Space for spiritual reflection
A space for spiritual reflection led by the Rev Nick Bundock.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Impact of Cyclone Idai. Film director Carol Morley. Author Tomi Adeyemi. Losing your mum.
Cyclone Idai. Director Carol Morley. Author Tomi Adeyemi. Dealing with losing your mum.
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10:45
EM Forster - A Passage to India—10. Victory
10/10 The trial over. A victory won. Fielding now has to arrange a passage back to England.
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11:00
The University Time Bomb—Part 1
Branwen Jeffreys on how the fallout from a fiscal illusion will impact universities.
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11:30
What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Let's Talk About Sex
4/4 Stephen plucks up the courage to reveal a secret. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/03/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
A Terrible Country—Episode 10
Andrei's future is decided. Written by Keith Gessen and read by Trevor White.
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12:18
You and Yours—Autism therapy, Care budget cuts, Local papers
Autism therapy, care budget cuts, local papers
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12:57
Weather—22/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/03/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Oliver Burkeman: Why Are We So Angry?—14/11/2018
In a political state where even the winners stay angry, what will our future be?
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14:00
The Archers—21/03/2019
Helen lies catch up with her (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Our Liam of Lourdes
By Alex Oates. A gay atheist in Lourdes is surely immune to the healing waters.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Gower Peninsula
Eric Robson and his panel pay a visit to the Gower Peninsula.
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15:45
From Fact to Fiction—So...
AL Kennedy’s witty and uplifting story inspired by this week’s news.
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16:00
Last Word—Gillian Freeman, Sir Peter Hutchison, Sister Dorothy Bell, Dick Dale
Matthew Bannister on a writer, a botanist, a nun and a guitarist.
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16:30
Feedback—Should the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ have called the Christchurch shooting a 'terror attack'?
Roger Bolton on coverage of the Christchurch attacks, cuts to Late Junction and Brexit.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Patrick and Dominic: To Penury
LGBTQ activists and friends Patrick and Dominic share their memories of early adult life.
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17:00
PM—22/03/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/03/2019 MPs ask if May can hang on
Senior figures in government have questioned whether Theresa May can stay in power.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 5
5/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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19:00
The Archers—22/03/2019
There's an awkward encounter for Alan.
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19:15
Front Row—The Power of Pinter, Javaad Alipoor, Richard Hawley's musical
The power of Pinter's plays today
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19:45
EM Forster - A Passage to India—10. Victory
10/10 The trial over. A victory won. Fielding now has to arrange a passage back to England. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Ian Blackford MP, Vicky Ford MP, Charles Moore
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Bournemouth
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20:50
A Point of View—Where there's muck there's art
Sarah Dunant on the thorny relationship between culture and the money that supports it.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Grayson Perry: En Garde
Grayson Perry goes in search of the moment the avant-garde died. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—22/03/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
A Terrible Country—Episode 10
Andrei's future is decided. Written by Keith Gessen and read by Trevor White. (R)
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour
Emma Barnett and guests partake of a few nocturnal frank and funny conversations.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—22/03/2019
Mark D'Arcy reports on calls to give MPs the chance to vote on a number of Brexit plans
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23:55
The Listening Project—Lynsey and Graham: Live your life, be happy
Lynsey and Graham talk about being born the wrong gender and whether to transition or not.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 5
5/5 Ingram continues his work with cherries until his death at 100 years old. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—23/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/03/2019
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart.
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05:45
iPM—'Everybody here is important'
iPM visits Islay and finds out what makes the island community tick
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