LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 4
4/5 The author explains his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—18/03/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish Land Reform
Historic land reform is voted through in Scotland - but not everyone's happy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Crossbill
David Attenborough presents the crossbill. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/03/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—18/03/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Yinka Shonibare
Kirsty Young interviews artist Yinka Shonibare. (R)
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09:45
Act of Worship—18/03/2016
An act of worship led by Leslie Griffiths.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Christianity and debate on abortion, Women in Ireland's Easter Uprising, Tampon tax
Personal perspectives from women sharing Christian faith but different views on abortion.
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10:45
Charlotte Brontë in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 5
5/5 Drama charting five momentous visits Charlotte Brontë made to London as a published author
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11:00
The Easter Rising 1916—'Could You Not Just Wait?'
1/2 Heather Jones explores how six days of armed struggle changed Irish and British history.
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11:30
Dilemma—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Sue Perkins puts four guests through the moral, ethical and comical wringers. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/03/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Syrian Voices—18/03/2016
Lyse Doucet talks to those whose lives have been changed by the Syrian conflict.
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12:15
You and Yours—Abandoned rabbits, Fundraising regulator, Listeria
Consumer news and issues.
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12:57
Weather—18/03/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—18/03/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
International Cricket—ICC World Twenty20: South Africa v England, Mumbai
Commentary on South Africa v England, from Mumbai, with Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks.
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17:30
PM—18/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/03/2016 'We got him': Paris attacks suspect arrested
Main suspect in Paris attacks captured in an anti-terror raid in Brussels.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 3
3/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—18/03/2016
Birthday boy Eddie is on cloud nine.
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19:15
Front Row—Jeremy Irons and Richard Eyre celebrate Bristol Old Vic's 250th, Disorder, 10 Cloverfield Lane
Jeremy Irons discusses his new play Long Day's Journey into Night. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
Charlotte Brontë in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 5
5/5 Drama charting five momentous visits Charlotte Brontë made to London as a published author (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Heather McGregor, Chuka Umunna MP, Mick Whelan, Nadhim Zahawi MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Sheffield Cathedral.
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20:50
A Point of View—Resolutions
Adam Gopnik struggles with his new year's resolutions to meditate and listen to good music
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21:00
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Incarnations: India in 50 Lives - Omnibus, Bhimrao Ambedkar, Raj Kapoor, Sheikh Abdullah, Krishna Menon, Subbalakshmi
Sunil Khilnani presents audio portraits of figures who have shaped Indian history.
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21:58
Weather—18/03/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—IDS resigns over cuts to disability benefits
Iain Duncan Smith resigns over cuts to disability benefits.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Trading Futures, Episode 5
5/5 A time for decisions and revelations. Matthew calls home and speaks to Judy.
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23:00
A Good Read—Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell
Dame Evelyn Glennie and Sarah Churchwell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/03/2016
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jason and Alice – Dungeons, Dragons and Daughters
Dungeons and dragons helped form a strong bond between this father and daughter
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 5
5/5 The author recalls the joy of staging a Greek drama in Mozambique. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—19/03/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2016
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Rev Marcus Stock.
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05:45
iPM—'I Can't Die'
A listener tells of her anguish as her disabled son turns 21 and enters the adult world.
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