LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Four Thought—Digital Millennial
Jonnie Bayfield on being the last generation to grow up in an analogue childhood. (R)
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00:30
Imagining the New Truth—Ece Temelkuran
The Turkish poet and journalist seeks to chronicle and describe our fast-changing world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/01/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/01/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/01/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Oxford Real Farming Conference
Caz Graham looks at some of the issues at this year's Oxford Real Farming Conference.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Tit
Chris Packham presents the blue tit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/01/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The New World—Axis of Power
Gideon Rachman examines the changing balance of power in today's global politics.
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09:44
Daily Service—03/01/2017
Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Andrew Graystone.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women and Work Stress, Remembering Vera Rubin, Introducing Nadia Rose, Domestic Service
Female workers and stress. Rapper Nadia Rose and a tribute to astronomer Vera Rubin.
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10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 2, Under Every Stone
2/5 By Annamaria Murphy. Diane searches for relief for her morning sickness.
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11:00
Human Hibernation: The Big Sleep
Could humans pull off the trick of hibernation to conquer long-term space travel?
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11:30
Shakespeare: Lord of Misrule
Jerry Brotton looks back at the power of Shakespearian mischief.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/01/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Home Front—3 January 1917 - Gabriel Graham
There is heavy German bombardment at Verdun, and the people of Tynemouth feel badly shaken
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What have you done to change your life in later life?
Callers share their experiences of dreaming a new dream later in life.
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12:57
Weather—03/01/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—03/01/2017
Britain's ambassador to the EU has quit just months before Brexit talks are due to begin.
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13:45
Book of the Week—Labyrinths, Episode 2
2/5 After her marriage to Carl, Emma Jung moves into the asylum.
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14:00
The Archers—02/01/2017
Helen wants today to be perfect. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Exception, The Dream
2/3 The atmosphere in the office worsens as suspicion now falls on Anne Lise.
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15:00
Manto: Uncovering Pakistan
Sarfraz Manzoor tells the story of Pakistani writer Sa'adat Manto and assesses his legacy. (R)
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 6, Laura Marling (the B-side)
Laura Marling answers questions from the audience about her album, 'Once I Was An Eagle'
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16:00
Don't Log Off—Series 7, Taking Flight
Alan Dein embarks on a new series of nocturnal conversations with random strangers online. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Suzannah Lipscomb on CS Lewis
CS Lewis, author of the Narnia Chronicles, chosen by historian Suzannah Lipscomb.
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17:00
PM—03/01/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/01/2017 The UK's ambassador to the EU resigns
Sir Ivan Rogers has quit just months before Brexit negotiations get underway in Brussels
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 2
2/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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19:00
The Archers—03/01/2017
Tom wants to make changes.
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19:15
Front Row—John Berger, Costa Book Awards winners, Sebastian Barry, Unforgotten
Remembering John Berger, the Costa Book Awards category winners, Chris Lang on Unforgotten
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19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 2, Under Every Stone
2/5 By Annamaria Murphy. Diane searches for relief for her morning sickness. (R)
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20:00
Climate Change: The Trump Card
Can the world control global warming? Roger Harrabin investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—In Touch in Turkey and their first guide dog association
In Touch visits Istanbul and meets the people behind Turkey's first guide dog association.
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21:00
Inside Health—Prostate Cancer
Mark Porter reports on two landmark trials assessing when and how to treat prostate cancer
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21:30
The New World—Axis of Power
Gideon Rachman examines the changing balance of power in today's global politics. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK's EU ambassador urges challenge to "muddled thinking"
A look at what might be behind Sir Ivan Rogers's resignation.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Persuasion, Episode 7
7/10 Anne has an unexpected encounter with Captain Wentworth in Bath.
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23:00
Desolation Jests—Episode 4
4/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick's post-apocalyptic and post-truth selection of sketches
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23:30
Shared Experience—Series 6, Shattered
Shattered - how three people cope with chronic sleep disorders. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/01/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Imagining the New Truth—Daniel Kehlmann
Leading artists on how they process this turbulent era through their work: Daniel Kehlmann (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/01/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/01/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/01/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Chemicals to Control Salmon Parasites
Use of chemicals by salmon farms to tackle sea lice is on the increase.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dunnock
John Aitchison presents the dunnock. (R)
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