LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Consumerism, Work-life balance
Laurie Taylor explores the history of the modern, material world. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—07/02/2016
Church bells from the Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Pier Head in Liverpool. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/02/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit and UK farming - shall we stay or shall we go now? Wagyu beef, Land prices
Brexit and UK farming - shall we stay or shall we go now?
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05:56
Weather—08/02/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Superb Lyrebird
Sir David Attenborough presents the superb lyrebird of eastern Australia. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/02/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Mind and Body
Andrew Marr with Jane McGonigal, Jo Marchant, AC Grayling and Simon McBurney.
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09:45
Daily Service—08/02/2016
Christian worship with a reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Calvin T Samuel.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Breastfeeding - All, nothing or somewhere in between
Why are breastfeeding rates so low in Britain? Tell us about your experiences.
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10:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—1. Accident
1/10 An accident makes a family question everything they thought they knew.
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11:00
The Untold—Tainted Love
Grace Dent tells the story of Jean, who is being harassed by her 80-year-old ex-husband.
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11:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 4, Chipping Norton
6/6 Comedian Mark Steel visits Chipping Norton to perform a stand-up show all about the town. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—08/02/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Home Front—8 February 1916 - Isabel Graham
Isabel finally finds a solution for the persistent young Cristine.
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12:15
You and Yours—Online bankruptcy, Future retail
A look at applying for bankruptcy online, the retail of the future and greyhound welfare.
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12:57
Weather—08/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/02/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Give It a Year—Roy
Five single people. One year. 89-year-old widower Roy goes on a singles holiday.
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14:00
The Archers—07/02/2016
Rob is feeling protective. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Stage Left, Episode 1
1/4 Personalities and egos clash as Stage Left are faced with some difficult decisions.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the prestigious general knowledge quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Eating to Run: Part 2
Ultra-marathon champ Scott Jurek tells Dan Saladino how to eat vegan and run 100 miles. (R)
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16:00
Herman Melville's Sea Change
Moby-Dick was made in England. Paul Farley tells a story of fast fish and loose fish.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 13, What Is Reality?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask, 'What is reality?'.
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17:00
PM—08/02/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/02/2016 David Cameron's pledge to transform prisons in England and Wales
The Prime Minister wants to reduce re-offending and give prison governors more autonomy
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Lucas, Scott, Hartston
5/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Matt Lucas, Prof Sophie Scott and William Hartston.
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19:00
The Archers—08/02/2016
Is the Bank of Peggy doing business today?
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19:15
Front Row—Vinyl, A Bigger Splash, Margaret Forster, Louis Andriessen, Theatre at the V&A
Reviews of Vinyl and A Bigger Splash, and Melvyn Bragg remembers Margaret Forster.
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19:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—1. Accident
1/10 An accident makes a family question everything they thought they knew. (R)
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20:00
In Search of Great Uncle Frank
Hugh Dennis heads to Gallipoli to learn how his great uncle died in the First World War (R)
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20:30
Analysis—Brexit: The Irish Question
Edward Stourton asks what happens on the island of Ireland if the UK leaves the EU.
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21:00
Unnatural Selection
Adam Hart reveals how humanity is altering the evolutionary paths of other creatures. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Mind and Body
Andrew Marr with Jane McGonigal, Jo Marchant, AC Grayling and Simon McBurney. (R)
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21:58
Weather—08/02/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Aleppo 'marks turning point' in Syrian war
As thousands flee Aleppo, could this be the beginning of the end for opposition forces?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Orlando, The Enamoured Lady
6/10 The eponymous heroine is preoccupied by the penalties and privileges of womanhood.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—The Top 20 Words in English
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright guide listeners through the 20 most commonly used words. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/02/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on the row between the government and junior doctors.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 1
1/5 In the desert of northern Kenya is a city of half a million people. Why are they there? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/02/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Antibiotic resistance, EU trade mission to Mexico, Brexit
An investigation shows UK regulator does not publish details of antibiotic use on farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Stork
Sir David Attenborough presents the globally widespread but secretive black stork. (R)
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