LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/01/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The end of 'careers', Humour at work
Laurie Taylor explores personal identity in an era of uncertain working lives. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—10/01/2016
Bells from St Peter's Church, Congleton. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—11/01/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/01/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/01/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dredging, Direct selling, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Food and Farming Awards
Is dredging a way to prevent flooding, or a way to make it worse?
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05:56
Weather—11/01/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kakapo
Michael Palin presents the New Zealand Kakapo (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/01/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Russia: Tsars to Putin
With Sebag Montefiore, Amanda Vickery, Arkady Ostrovsky and David Aaronovitch.
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09:45
Daily Service—11/01/2016
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Tracey Ullman, Tulip Siddiq MP on parliamentary voting, Burdening women with social care
Comedy star Tracey Ullman on her return to the British screen and success in the States.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 6
6/10 When Beloved arrives at 124 Bluestone Road, Paul D is unable to resist her advances.
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11:00
The Untold—High Stakes
Steve has to prove he has quit gambling to move back in with his partner and children.
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11:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Tobermory
2/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits the Isle of Mull to take a look under the surface of Tobermory. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/01/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Home Front—11 January 1916 - Dorothea Winwood
Nell is shocked by news of a patient close to her heart.
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12:15
You and Yours—Slimming clubs, Criminal records checks, Unicom
Weightloss clubs are facing competition from health and fitness apps.
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12:57
Weather—11/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/01/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
The Ever Widening War—The War of Empires
Christopher Clark explores the entangling of empires in the First World War.
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14:00
The Archers—10/01/2016
On Plough Sunday, Ed is feeling nervous. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—James Lees-Milne, Sometimes Into the Arms of God
1/3 As WWII rages, an injured soldier strives to save West Wycombe Park for the National Trust (R)
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 1, 2016
The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—2016 Food and Farming Awards Launch
Sheila Dillon and this year's judging team launch the 2016 ´óÏó´«Ã½ Food and Farming Awards. (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Helen Baxendale
Helen Baxendale chooses favourite pieces of writing, read by Greg Davies and Esther Smith.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—France
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in France.
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17:00
PM—11/01/2016
News interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/01/2016 Tributes paid to 'true original' David Bowie, who's died.
Tributes paid to 'true original' David Bowie, who's died. Sir Philip Dilley resigns.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Walsh, Dubner, Bramwell
1/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Holly Walsh, Stephen J Dubner and Dr David Bramwell.
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19:00
The Archers—11/01/2016
Matthew the milker is making his mark.
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19:15
Front Row—David Bowie Remembered
Colleagues and fellow artists reflect on the life of David Bowie.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 6
6/10 When Beloved arrives at 124 Bluestone Road, Paul D is unable to resist her advances. (R)
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20:00
The Abuse Trial
David Nolan tells a very personal story of a historical sex abuse investigation.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Brazil Versus Sleaze
Untangling the web of corruption in a forgotten corner of Brazil. With Linda Pressly. (R)
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21:00
Putting Science to Work—Sugar
Three scientists each present their idea for how to reduce sugar intake. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Russia: Tsars to Putin
With Sebag Montefiore, Amanda Vickery, Arkady Ostrovsky and David Aaronovitch. (R)
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21:58
Weather—11/01/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Aid reaches besieged Syrian towns
A United Nations aid convoy has arrived in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 6
6/10 Sal makes an unexpected request of Richard, and the rafters look for a way to the beach.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 5, Donovan (the A-Side)
Donovan talks to John Wilson about his 1966 album, ‘Sunshine Superman’.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/01/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 1
1/5 By Laura Cumming. An auction bargain ignites a humble bookseller with a lifelong obsession (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—12/01/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/01/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flooding sock, TB genetic index, Potato vending machine
We find out about the giant sock designed to help prevent flooding.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Horned Screamer
Michael Palin presents the Venezuelan horned screamer (R)
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