LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Short Works—The Book of the Dead by Carmen Maria Machado
In this short story by Carmen Maria Machado, a seduction exacts a high price. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent.
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05:45
Profile—John Bolton
John Bolton is the moustachioed US national security adviser pushing a hard line on Iran. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—26/05/2019
The latest national and international news headlines.
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06:05
Something Understood—Poetic Rituals
Dr Sarah Goldingay looks for the transcendent in our everyday rituals. (R)
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06:35
On Your Farm—Earthquake Farm
Meet the New Zealand farmers who rescued their cattle from a 7.8 magnitude earthquake
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06:57
Weather—26/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—26/05/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Virtual Reality baptisms; Asia Bibi's lawyer
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Young Women’s Trust
Deborah Frances-White makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Young Women’s Trust.
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07:57
Weather—26/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—26/05/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Boundless Openness
A reflection on the theme of Boundless Openness.
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08:48
A Point of View—Democracy is not in crisis
David Goodhart on why he believes democracy - far from being in crisis - is thriving.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Ringed Plover
Michaela Strachan presents the ringed plover. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—26/05/2019
News with Paddy O'Connell including the latest on the race to become prime minister.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—26/05/2019
Elizabeth faces a blast from the past and Tom puts his heart on the line
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Derren Brown, illusionist
Derren Brown, illusionist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 2
Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—An Education: Life lessons through food
How food education can deliver much more than just practical skills
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12:57
Weather—26/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—26/05/2019
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
Build Me a Fast Bowler
Jonathan Agnew unravels the qualities that make the perfect fast bowler.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Correspondence Edition
Kathy Clugston is at Chelsea Flower Show for a correspondence edition of the show. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Friendship, Motherhood and Politcs
Three conversations between women about friendship, motherhood and the power of politics.
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15:00
Vanity Fair—Episode 1
Vanity Fair rebooted. A new anarchic production of Vanity Fair starring Al Murray
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16:00
Open Book—Mia Couto and WayΓ©tu Moore, Mr B's Bookshop, Claire Alexander
Mia Couto and WayΓ©tu Moore discuss two new African novels exploring colonialism and myth.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Karen McCarthy Woolf
Karen McCarthy Woolf joins Roger McGough
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—At Risk? Children in Residential Care
Where do they go? Why vulnerable young people are going missing from children's homes. (R)
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17:40
Profile—John Bolton
John Bolton is the moustachioed US national security adviser pushing a hard line on Iran. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—26/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/05/2019 Hammond warns Conservative leadership candidates against no deal Brexit
Philip Hammond said it would be "dangerous" to ignore MPs opposed to a no deal Brexit.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Johny Pitts
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week with Johny Pitts.
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19:00
The Archers—26/05/2019
Jim tries to get to the truth
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19:15
Jo Caulfield: Pretending To Care
Lots of jokes performed live by one of Britain's top stand ups Jo Caulfield.
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19:45
Strictly Stories—Rumba
Secrets from the past are revealed during a rumba class.
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20:00
More or Less—Eurovision and fact-checking Naomi Wolf
The stats behind making a successful song, plus misunderstanding Victorian court records. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Niki Lauda, Judith Kerr, IM Pei, Herman Wouk
Matthew Bannister on a racing driver, a children's author, an architect, a novelist. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Call for online 'credit curfews'
Researchers say a ban on online borrowing between 11pm and 7am could protect consumers (R)
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Young Women’s Trust
Deborah Frances-White makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Young Women’s Trust. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Plastic backlash: the business response
How are businesses responding to the public backlash against plastic packaging? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—26/05/2019
Carolyn Quinn hosts live coverage of the European election results.
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23:00
European Election Results 2019
Chris Mason and Adam Fleming with coverage of the 2019 European election results.
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Late
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03:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Father Christopher Hancock
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05:45
Farming Today—Vintage tractors
Nancy Nicolson joins the enthusiasts at a vintage tractor sale in Aberdeenshire.
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05:56
Weather—27/05/2019
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Black-backed Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull. (R)
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