LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—2. Italy
2/5 In spring 1939, Tove Jansson leaves for Italy and feels the lure of Renaissance art.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Jo Bailey Wells
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05:45
Farming Today—18/12/19 New study on bovine TB, Digital platform for farm data, Turkey farm
Defra has no immediate plans to change advice for farmers on TB following a new report.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 1 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/12/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Soul Music—Series 29, We Are Family
The smash disco hit about unity and family by Sister Sledge.
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09:30
Four Thought—Recovery After Rape
Winnie M Li talks about her traumatic experience as a survivor of sexual violence.
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09:45
Daily Service—18/12/2019 Nurturing others
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rt Rev David Walker
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Champagne, Nurses strike, Autism and motherhood
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:41
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues—Series 4, 3. Worries
3/5 John is worried that Maggie is bored.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Jemima and Sophy - Passage of Time
Close friends in their 20s share their thoughts on adulthood and the passage of time.
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11:00
Like, Share, Vote
Following the fluctuating views of floating voters who get political news via Facebook
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11:30
Lemn Sissay's Social Enterprise—Episode 4
4/4 The poet explores what charity means when it's about donating our time rather than money.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/12/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Dark Matter by Michelle Paver—8. Visitor
8/10 Jack has a welcomed visitor.
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12:18
You and Yours—Vaping concerns; High-rise cladding; Copycat products
The three year study casting further doubt on the health effects of vaping.
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12:57
Weather—18/12/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—18/12/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
Classified Britain—Series 2, Irish Times, Dublin Daily Express, The Freeman's Journal, April 1886
James Naughtie explores history through front page small ads.
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14:00
The Archers—17/12/2019
Helen braces herself for a difficult conversation
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14:15
Drama on 4—Their Humble Servants
An intruder has been detected in the palace grounds. The staff have to deal with lockdown.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Communal Living
Your own home but pooled amenities. What are the financial benefits of a shared lifestyle?
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15:30
All in the Mind—Pain and the brain
Pain and the brain, with Claudia Hammond.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Consuming passions
Consumer pleasures - the origins and evolution of the 'shopping' experience.
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16:30
The Media Show—Delete the media?
Yet again the media misread the election. Is it time to rethink political journalism?
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17:00
PM—18/12/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/12/2019 Tony Blair attacks Labour under Jeremy Corbyn
Tony Blair launches a blistering attack on Jeremy Corbyn and Labour's election strategy
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Prime Minister Hancock
4/8 The Lad stands for Parliament dreaming he's swept to power as Prime Minister.
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19:00
The Archers—18/12/2019
Phoebe tries to make amends
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19:15
Front Row—Saoirse Ronan, The Book People goes into administration, How to paint babies
Saoirse Ronan on playing Jo March in Little Women, indie publisher calamity, babies in art
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19:45
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues—Series 4, 3. Worries
3/5 John is worried that Maggie is bored.
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20:00
The Spark—Hilary Cottam and revolutionising the welfare state
Social entrepreneur Hilary Cottam on the future of the welfare state. With Helen Lewis.
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20:45
Four Thought—Recovery After Rape
Winnie M Li talks about her traumatic experience as a survivor of sexual violence.
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21:00
Science Stories—Sophia Jex-Blake, first woman doctor in Scotland
Naomi Alderman tells the story of Sophia Jex-Blake, first woman doctor in Scotland.
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21:30
Soul Music—Series 29, We Are Family
The smash disco hit about unity and family by Sister Sledge.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump impeachment vote imminent
Democrats and Republicans clash in US House of Representatives
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22:45
Dark Matter by Michelle Paver—8. Visitor
8/10 Jack has a welcomed visitor.
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23:00
Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episodes 3 & 4
Patrick Marber and Peter Curran talk in-depth nonsense late at night in a bunk bed.
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23:30
The Untold—The Trials of Gunner John Gough
A home for army veterans is closing, and resident John fears he'll end up on the streets.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Letters From Tove by Tove Jansson—3. Eve
3/5 Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for 25 years.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/12/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Jo Bailey Wells
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05:45
Farming Today—19/12/19: Rural mobile phone signal, Broiler sensors, Reindeer, Fish quotas.
A Norfolk farmer describes how the lack of mobile phone signal could have cost his life.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 2 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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