LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Ethnography Award 'Shortlist'
Programme devoted to the academic research shortlisted for the Thinking Allowed award. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—19/04/2015
The bells of St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide, Australia. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/04/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—Election concerns of migrant workers in East Anglia; sheep DNA in old manuscripts
East European migrant workers in East Anglia tell Anna Hill their pre-election concerns.
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05:56
Weather—20/04/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Grebe
Kate Humble presents the little grebe. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/04/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Life Underwater
Tom Sutcliffe with Andrew Motion, Helen Scales, Nick Lane and Luke Rendell.
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09:45
Daily Service—20/04/2015
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Pastor Alex Robertson.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Not Just Morning Sickness, Abstract Artist Sonia Delaunay, Couples in Therapy
Rediscovering the work of artist Sonia Delaunay, and couples in therapy. With Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Blast of War, Helmand
1/5 A soldier must time-travel to atone for the death of a comrade.
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11:00
The Latte Linguists and Other Espresso Entrepreneurs
Documentary exploring the increasing popularity of coffee shops as places to work from.
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11:30
Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 Comedian Deborah Frances-White tells the story of her teenage years as a Jehovah's Witness
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—20/04/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Election Snapshots—Winston Churchill, 1945
A photo reveals Churchill's struggle to translate wartime heroism into election victory.
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12:15
You and Yours—Seaweed Industry, Repeat Fraud, Banishing Beige
A look at the seaweed-gathering businesses that are behind new tastes in the supermarkets.
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12:57
Weather—20/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/04/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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14:00
The Archers—19/04/2015
Rob wants a private word with Tom. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—My Dear Bessie
Benedict Cumberbatch and Louise Brealey tell a love story in letters.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—The Final, 2015
The 2015 final of the general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—School Dinners - A Progress Report
Can UK school food be made better by learning from abroad? Sheila Dillon investigates. (R)
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16:00
Arts Technologica—Art
2/2 Martha Lane Fox explores how artists collaborate creatively online.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 7, Magic
Aleks Krotoski explores if we treat technology like magic.
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17:00
PM—20/04/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/04/2015
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 3
3/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems.
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19:00
The Archers—20/04/2015
Helen cannot believe her ears.
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19:16
Front Row—Antony Gormley, Madam Secretary, Who Cares Writer and Director, Borodin Quartet
Antony Gormley; Madam Secretary review; Who Cares writer and director; Borodin Quartet.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Blast of War, Helmand
1/5 A soldier must time-travel to atone for the death of a comrade. (R)
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20:00
Women in Blue
Jackie Malton assesses how the police have tackled sexism and misogyny in their ranks.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Who's Afraid of Teatr Doc?
Why does Vladimir Putin fear a tiny drama company that operated from a Moscow basement? (R)
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21:00
Future Speak
Tom Armitage decodes digital literacy for the so-called 'second machine age'. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Life Underwater
Tom Sutcliffe with Andrew Motion, Helen Scales, Nick Lane and Luke Rendell. (R)
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21:58
Weather—20/04/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Election - SNP manifesto launch
Is Nicola Sturgeon's offer to the UK genuine?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Gorsky, Episode 6
6/10 Gorsky: a story about a Russian billionaire, his Thameside palace, love, beauty and books.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—The Pedant
What is a pedant, and where does pedantry come from? Michael Rosen talks to Oliver Kamm. (R)
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23:30
The Philosopher's Arms—Series 4, Enhancement
1/4 Matthew Sweet asks, should we take a pill to make us less racist? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/04/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot—Episode 1
1/5 A fascination with height - from Massachusetts to the busy skies over Europe. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/04/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/04/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger Cull Methods in Question, SNP Manifesto, Broadband Problems in the Cairngorms
Shooting a free running badger is inhumane says the British Veterinary Association.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stock Dove
Kate Humble presents the stock dove. (R)
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