LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
My Name Is Why—Episode 3
In his memoir, the writer Lemn Sissay recalls a life without love in his first care home. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Marika Rose.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/08/19 - Proroguing Parliament, Labour's Animal Welfare Manifesto, Game farming
What will proroguing Parliament mean for farming?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/08/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Her Story Made History—Series 2, Michelle Bachelet
The former Chilean president talks about Pinochet, leading the military and human rights.
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09:30
One to One—Life in prison: Alan Rusbridger talks to Dr Sohom Das
Dr Sohom Das talks to Alan Rusbridger about treating prisoners who are mentally unwell. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—29/08/2019 The Mercy of God
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by David Waters.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Is work working? Harvey Weinstein, Fedina Zhou
Is the jobs market working for women? Plus new film about Harvey Weinstein.
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10:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Country Girls, 9. Double Date
9/10 Kate longs for romance, but it's in short supply when she and Baba go double dating.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Kazakhstan: Port in the Desert
China's New Silk Road is changing lives in Kazakhstan.
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11:30
Art of Now—The World in Their Hands
In a London studio, the ancient craft of globemaking finds a modern spin.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—29/08/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work
4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep.
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12:18
You and Yours—Bins, Plastic in fashion, Care home dentists
Missed bin collections, plastic in clothes and a shortage of care home dentists.
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12:57
Weather—29/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/08/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Our House—Our House: 1997
How might a young couple, unable to buy their first home today, have fared in 1997?
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14:00
The Archers—28/08/2019
Kate’s plan backfires (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Man with the Hammer
By Phil Porter. A tale of two wheels. Why do we cycle and why do we cheat? (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Darwin’s Landscape Laboratory
How Charles Darwin used the plants in his garden to develop his theory of evolution.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Anne Frank Trust.
Sudhesh Dahad makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Anne Frank Trust (R)
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15:30
Open Book—What are young people writing and reading?
A special edition of Open Book recorded at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Mark Jenkin on Derek Jarman's The Garden
Mark Jenkin on Derek Jarman's The Garden.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Amazon fires, Royal Society Book Prize shortlist announced, John Gribben on quantum physics
Amazon fires, Royal Society Book Prize shortlist, and John Gribben on quantum physics.
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17:00
PM—29/08/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/08/2019 Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Conservative leader
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives resigns for political and personal reasons.
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18:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2019
Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tim Vine and the Great British Public are the stars.
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19:00
The Archers—29/08/2019
Emma makes a horrifying discovery
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19:15
Front Row—Mrs Lowry and Son reviewed, Anna Calvi, Poet Stephen Sexton
Anna Calvi performs live and talks about her score for Peaky Blinders.
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19:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Country Girls, 9. Double Date
9/10 Kate longs for romance, but it's in short supply when she and Baba go double dating. (R)
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20:00
Making History—Coastal change: Overfishing and the death of the seaside
Tom Holland discovers when East Coast fishermen were very much a part of Europe. (R)
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20:30
In Business—Managing Volunteers: Free and Easy?
Twenty million Brits give their time for free each year, but is managing volunteers easy?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Amazon fires, Royal Society Book Prize shortlist announced, John Gribben on quantum physics
Amazon fires, Royal Society Book Prize shortlist, and John Gribben on quantum physics. (R)
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21:30
Her Story Made History—Series 2, Michelle Bachelet
The former Chilean president talks about Pinochet, leading the military and human rights. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—PM's decision to suspend Parliament comes under further intense criticism
Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, announces her resignation
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22:45
The Offing by Benjamin Myers—4. Meadow Work
4/10 As Dulcie continues to provide lavish meals, Robert insists on earning his keep. (R)
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23:00
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 4, A Giraffe On A Pulley
1/4 Kevin Eldon meets some family trouble, a giraffe on a pulley and Britain’s noisiest toast.
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23:30
Beyond Today—Why are lesbian couples not taken seriously?
The particular struggles faced by gay women.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
My Name Is Why—Episode 4
In Lemn Sissay's account of growing up in care, a revelation leads to mixed emotions. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Marika Rose
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05:45
Farming Today—30/08/19 - Raptor persecution on grouse moors, Managing wild boar, and Project Pollinator
Britain's birds of prey are being shot, trapped and poisoned, according to the RSPB.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rock Pipit
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the rock pipit. (R)
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