LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
This Orient Isle—Episode 5
5/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/04/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/04/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
iPM—'I was stalked for ten years'
One listener's story of how a normal friendship turned into something she never expected.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—02/04/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—02/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 32, Isle of Dogs
An unusual urban walk to finish the series as Clare Balding rambles on the Isle of Dogs. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farm Attractions
Sybil Ruscoe visits Shortwood Farm in Herefordshire to find out about farm attractions.
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06:57
Weather—02/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—02/04/2016
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Paul Young
Featuring Paul Young and the inheritance tracks of actor Amanda Abbington.
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10:30
Miles Jupp and the Plot Device
Miles Jupp investigates the Plot Device that spawned a million pulp fictions. (R)
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11:00
The Forum—The Power of Wind
Bridget Kendall and guests explore the impact of the wind on Earth, in space and in art.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Even the Dead Cannot Escape Politics
The Korean cemetery where the dead tell you much about the living.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Money Box—How having a flutter is about to get less attractive
A look at why having a flutter is about to get less attractive.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. (R)
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12:57
Weather—02/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—02/04/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Tim Farron MP, Andrea Jenkyns MP, Jess Phillips MP, John Timpson
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the University of Worcester. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—British Steel, National Living Wage, Sugar tax and obesity, Rehabilitation of offenders
Should the taxpayer bail out British steel? Is the new National Living Wage enough?
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14:30
Saturday Drama—Alan Bennett - Denmark Hill
Idiosyncratic take on Hamlet seen largely through the eyes of a 15-year old-girl. (R)
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15:30
Suck it and See
Award-winning songwriter Amy Wadge investigates the history and potential of the harmonica (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Make-up for women of colour; Pauline Lynch; Succulents
Is there a lack of options for women of colour when it comes to buying make-up?
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—'I was stalked for ten years'
One listener's story of how a normal friendship turned into something she never expected. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—02/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Migrant crisis: Concern rises as EU-Turkey deal looms
Turkey insists plans are in place to handle migrants due to be returned under an EU deal.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Arthur Smith, Alice Lowe, James Norton, Tom Rosenthal, Peggy Shaw, James McCartney, The James Hunter Six
Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:02
Profile—Sophie Okonedo
Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new 大象传媒 drama Undercover.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Ran, Long Day's Journey into Night, Camping, 6 Facets of Light, Museum of Brands
Including a look at Akira Kurosawa's film Ran, which was originally released in 1985.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Optimism - Our Enemy
Proud pessimist Bryan Appleyard investigates the contemporary cult of optimism.
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21:00
Drama on 4—John Fowles - The Magus, Episode 2
2/3 Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—02/04/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
The Global Philosopher—Should Borders Matter?
Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 12, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the last of the 2016 heats.
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23:30
The Horses
Kenneth Steven explores Edwin Muir's poetic search for the lost Eden of his childhood. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/04/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Shorts—Series 13, Paint Fumes
1/4 A young footballer from a broken home seeks escape through Argentina's urban art scene. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/04/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/04/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—03/04/2016
The sound of church bells.
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05:45
Profile—Sophie Okonedo
Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new 大象传媒 drama Undercover. (R)
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