LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/04/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Shorts—Series 13, The Punch
3/4 An argument with his brother sets Ranald on the journey of a lifetime. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/04/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/04/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Andrew's and St George's West, Edinburgh
Church bells from the church of St Andrew's and St George's West, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Profile—Jamie Vardy
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of star footballer Jamie Vardy. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—17/04/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Suspension of Disbelief
Award-winning novelist Rachel Cusk reflects on the importance of suspending our disbelief.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Future Food: McDonald's Beef Carbon Project
Dan Saladino investigates a McDonald's project to make UK beef farming more sustainable.
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06:57
Weather—17/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—17/04/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Shakespeare's religion, Pope in Lesbos, What do Muslims really think?
William Crawley hears reaction to Pope Francis's visit to Lesbos.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—MedEquip4Kids
Kirsten O'Brien presents an appeal on behalf of MedEquip4Kids.
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07:57
Weather—17/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—17/04/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Hallowed Be Thy Name
Students and staff of St Catharine's College Cambridge reflect on the Lord's Prayer.
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08:48
A Point of View—When Is Enough Enough?
Sarah Dunant takes an historical look at avarice, in the light of the Panama Papers. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Cuckoo - Male
David Attenborough introduces the male cuckoo. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/04/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/04/2016
Clarrie has some words of advice, and Lynda is not impressed.
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11:15
The Reunion—Euro 96
Sue MacGregor and guests look back on the Euro 96 football tournament.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/04/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 2
2/6 David Mitchell is joined by Joe Lycett, Sam Simmons, Richard Osman and Aisling Bea. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food in Extreme Places: Space (3/3)
Food in the most extreme cooking environment, space. Dan Saladino tries menus for Mars.
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12:57
Weather—17/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/04/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
An Excellent Dumb Discourse: Shakespeare in Silence
Professor Judith Buchanan shares her love and knowledge of Shakespeare in early films.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bury St Edmunds
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bury St Edmunds. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Mothers and Sons
The challenges of dyslexia, puberty and violence are more easily faced with your mum.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Episode 2
2/2 Now 16, Jeanette鈥檚 future as a budding missionary is called into question
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16:00
Open Book—Barney Norris
Deborah Levy and Daniel Hahn tell Mariella Frostrup about the enduring appeal of Cervantes
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16:30
Poetry Please—Poetry by Heart
Roger McGough presents the first in a new series from the Poetry by Heart competition.
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17:00
Justice across Borders
Allan Little on the legacy of the ICTY and its place in transitional justice. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Jamie Vardy
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of star footballer Jamie Vardy. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/04/2016 Brazilians divided as MPs vote on calls to impeach president
Brazilian parliament about to vote on calls to impeach country's first woman president
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18:15
Pick of the Week—17/04/2016
Simon Parkes chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—17/04/2016
There is just no pleasing Lynda.
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19:15
The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Frank Skinner, Holly Walsh and Richard Herring ponder history鈥檚 funniest moments.
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19:45
Infinite Possibilities and Unlikely Probabilities—Serving Children
3/3 By Anita Sullivan. Lem waits tables at a restaurant, but delivers more than food. (R)
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20:00
More or Less—Celebrity Deaths
Have more famous people died this year than usual? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Arnold Wesker, Howard Marks, Peggy Fortnum, Merle Haggard and Rachel Johnson
Matthew Bannister on a playwright, a drug smuggler, an illustrator and a country singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The Big Benefits Freeze
Claimants face a benefits freeze - though not pensioners. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—MedEquip4Kids
Kirsten O'Brien presents an appeal on behalf of MedEquip4Kids. (R)
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21:30
In Business—European Unicorns
Caroline Bayley reports on Europe's unicorns, tech firms with billion dollar valuations. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/04/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—The Jungle Book Revisited
Francine Stock talks to Jon Favreau, director of the new version of The Jungle Book. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Suspension of Disbelief
Award-winning novelist Rachel Cusk reflects on the importance of suspending our disbelief. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/04/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Ethnography Award winner, Transcultural football
The 2016 BSA Thinking Allowed Ethnography winner. Also, transcultural football. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Andrew's and St George's West, Edinburgh
Church bells from the church of St Andrew's and St George's West, Edinburgh. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/04/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/04/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—NFU views on Brexit, poultry industry, traditional grasses
A look at the choices the NFU must make in deciding its position on the EU referendum.
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05:56
Weather—18/04/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat. (R)
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