LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Tremolo
Musician Justin Currie reflects on the impact of Parkinson's on his work as a performer.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of Saints Peter and Paul in Hawkley, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Hawkley, Hampshire.
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05:45
Profile—Michael Gove
The Levelling Up Secretary - the ultimate political survivor?
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—17/03/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Last Waltz
A meditation on endings and beginnings.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Pigeon
One of our oldest companions, the pigeon inspires both love and loathing.
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06:57
Weather—17/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—17/03/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Pope autobiography; Extremism definition; Sir James MacMillan
Pope autobiography; Sir James MacMillan's award; Extremism definition.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief (Red Nose)
Babatunde AlΓ©shΓ© makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief
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07:57
Weather—17/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—17/03/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Light of the Gospels
A Service for St Patrick’s Day from the National Cathedral of St Patrick in Dublin.
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08:48
A Point of View—Michael & Tony & Me
Adam Gopnik warns of our tendency to normalise evil behaviour.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Sand Martin
Bill Oddie presents the sand martin.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/03/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/03/2024
Chris questions Alice’s judgement, and an old face makes a big impression.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Jenny Sealey, theatre director
Jenny Sealey, theatre director, shares the soundtrack of her life. With Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 1, 4. Crouching Chicken Hidden Ladder
4/6 Shark versus Ladder - the ultimate challenge.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Plant-Based Diet Boom: How is it changing food culture?
What are the social and cultural shifts from the growth of the plant-based diet trend?
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12:57
Weather—17/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/03/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Three Million—4. The Tapes
The discovery of cassette tapes throw new light on colonial responsibility.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Solihull
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Heart of Darkness
John Yorke explores Conrad’s controversial and deeply enigmatic novella Heart of Darkness.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Heart of Darkness
An updating of Conrad’s classic novel. Adapted by Anita Sullivan.
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16:00
Open Book—Jonathan Buckley, Lit Crit and David Baddiel
Alex Clark speaks to Jonathan Buckley about his novel Tell.
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16:30
A Jamaican Poet in Dublin
Jason Allen-Paisant goes to Ireland on the trail of Jamaican poet Ferdinand Levy.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Investigating Employee Assistance Programmes
Are 'Employee Assistance Programmes' always offering a good service?
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17:40
Profile—Michael Gove
The Levelling Up Secretary - the ultimate political survivor?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—17/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/03/2024 Russians vote in Presidential election
Russians have gathered to protest against an election they say is rigged.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—17/03/2024
Lynda is on a mission.
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19:15
Stuart Mitchell's Cost of Living—Series 1, 4. Stuart Loses Everything
A hair transplant and doing the right thing.
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19:30
Jazz Emu: The Sound of Us—The Sound of Family
Jazz Emu goes back to his foley roots to save his dying, disappointed father.
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19:45
Short Works—A Night in Limehouse
By Elaine Chiew. 1896. Wu Lien Teh arrives in London from Penang.
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20:00
Feedback—Radio 4 Controller Answers Your Questions About Schedule Change
The Controller of Radio 4 on the schedule revamp and Ladykillers in the Vox Box.
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20:30
Last Word—Audrey Adams, Nicola Trahan, Edward Bond, Eric Carmen
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a resistance fighter, a playwright and a musician.
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21:00
Money Box—Crypto-Related Fraud and Mortgage Arrears
New figures show an increase in fraud involving cryptocurrency.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief (Red Nose)
Babatunde AlΓ©shΓ© makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief
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21:30
Loose Ends—Jonny Lee Miller, Ade Adepitan, Kimberley Chambers, Gary Stevenson, Kat Eaton, Bidisha Mamata, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/03/2024
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
P's and Q's—Narcissism
A series of philosophical discussions. Vanessa Feltz asks - are we all narcissists now?
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23:45
Forgiveness: Stories from the Front Line—Paul
Paul was brutally attacked in his own home. Could he forgive his imprisoned assailant?
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—60. For the love of maths
Meet the former child star who considers mathematics to be 'a balm' for her brain.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of Saints Peter and Paul in Hawkley, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Hawkley, Hampshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Abbot Mark-Ephrem Nolan OSB.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/03/24 Forecast for farm incomes; Scottish land reform; Shellfish.
Forecast for farm incomes in England makes for grim reading as some farms face a 78% fall.
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05:56
Weather—18/03/2024
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shoveler
Chris Packham presents the shoveler.
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