LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
My Name Is Why—Episode 1
Lemn Sissay reads from his memoir about growing up in care and the power of creativity.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Marika Rose.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/08/19: Pheasant and grouse shooting; Grazing sheep on Hampstead Heath
Farming Today begins a week-long look at shooting,
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Long-tailed Tit
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the long-tailed tit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/08/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 10, Signs of the Times
Stephen Fry finds out what British Sign Language can tell us about language in general.
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09:30
Classified Britain—Series 2, Oxford Times, 7 May 1926
James Naughtie explores history through front page small ads.
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09:45
Daily Service—27/08/2019 The Glory of God
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Dr Joe Aldred.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jada Pinkett Smith, Summer Hats, Female Democratic Front-Runners 2020 US Elections
Jada Pinkett Smith on her three-generation chat show, Red Table Talk
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10:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Country Girls, 7. Expulsion
7/10 Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled.
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11:00
The Age of Consultancy
Richard Brooks examines the profound influence of management consultancy on modern life.
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11:30
Art of Now—Cymru Rising
DJ Huw Stephens looks at the rise of Welsh-language pop music.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/08/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea
2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What are rents and house prices doing near you?
What are rents and house prices doing near you? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk now.
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12:57
Weather—27/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—27/08/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
Our House—Our House: 1979
How might a young couple, unable to buy their first home today, have fared in 1979?
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14:00
The Archers—26/08/2019
Tracy begins an investigation. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Glue
By Louise Wallwein with Julie Hesmondhalgh and music by Jaydev Mistry. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 20, Self-Portrait
3/7 Josie Long presents short documentaries about turning the lens or microphone on yourself.
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15:30
The Walk: Across the Water—Calais
Encounters with the people of Calais and Dover finding out what unites and divides them.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Anglo Saxon
Michael Rosen explores the origins of English in the Anglo-Saxon world.
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16:30
Great Lives—First Labour Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald
Ramsay Macdonald, Labour's first Prime Minister, chosen by Shaun Ley.
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17:00
PM—27/08/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/08/2019 No-deal Brexit opponents agree strategy
Opposition leaders want to pass a law to stop the UK leaving the EU without an agreement
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18:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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19:00
The Archers—27/08/2019
Will gets the wrong impression
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19:15
Front Row—Colson Whitehead, Duke Ellington's Sacred Music, Carnival Row, Sheila Steafel
Colson Whitehead's novel The Nickel Boys, Duke Ellington's Sacred Music, Carnival Row
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19:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Country Girls, 7. Expulsion
7/10 Baba comes up with a plan to get Kate and herself expelled. (R)
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20:00
Rape Trials: Is the Jury Out?
Dr Nina Burrowes asks whether we should scrap the use of juries in rape trials. (R)
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20:40
In Touch—The politics of power and blindness – part two
How do you manage your power when you are blind?
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21:00
Science Stories—Series 9, Ignaz Semmelweiss: The Hand Washer
Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, the hand washer.
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21:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 10, Signs of the Times
Stephen Fry finds out what British Sign Language can tell us about language in general. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Labour convenes meeting of opposition parties over Brexit
Agreement to avert β€No Dealβ€ by using legislation - rather than no-confidence vote
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22:45
The Offing by Benjamin Myers—2. Nettle Tea
2/10 Dulcie Piper introduces Robert to nettle tea, and some shocking new ideas. (R)
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23:00
Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 2, Parbold's Got Talent
3/4 Phil will solve your problems. Well, he'll try. Sitcom also starring Johnny Vegas.
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23:30
Beyond Today—Why are teenagers paid to stab each other?
Merseyside teenagers say gang leaders are handing out bounties.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
My Name Is Why—Episode 2
Lemn Sissay is almost 12 but at his foster home events take an unwanted turn. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Marika Rose.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/08/19: Opposition to shooting for sport, Bees in the heat, Food surplus for pigs
Caz Graham speaks to Nick Weston to hear the arguments against shooting for sport.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Redstart
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common redstart. (R)
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