LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery, Episode 5
5/5 Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily. Henry Marsh ponders mortality. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/05/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2017
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
iPM—Out of the chaos comes hope
Migrants living in camps in Greece join the Greek education system.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—20/05/2017
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—20/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 36, The Nidderdale Way: Pateley Bridge to Scar House Reservoir
Clare Balding sets out to walk the Nidderdale Way, a 53-mile route in North Yorkshire. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: On the road finding out about rural election concerns
Charlotte Smith presents a round-up of Farming Today's week-long tour of the UK.
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06:57
Weather—20/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—20/05/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Nicola Adams and Les Dennis
The actor and comedian Les Dennis and boxer and Olympic champion Nicola Adams.
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10:30
Americanize!: Why the Americanisation of English Is a Good Thing
Susie Dent explores Americanisms in British English 鈥� should we love not loathe them?
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11:00
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—20/05/2017
Discussing Theresa May's challenge to the Labour Party on the working class vote.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Pride and Prejudice
Patriotic clubs in Uganda, gang violence in America and the Yazidi refugees in Armenia.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Money Box—Tax, pensions and manifestos
The Labour Party sets out its personal finance strategy.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 93, 19/05/2017
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. (R)
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—20/05/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—David Gauke, Rachel Johnson, John McDonnell, Tommy Sheppard
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cranmore School in West Horsley, Surrey. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Pensioners, Care and School Dinners
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
John Galsworthy - The Forsyte Saga—The Forsytes Concludes, Episode 7
7/8 Arrivals and departures for Dinny as she struggles to come to terms with losing Wilfrid.
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15:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 15, Puccini's La Boheme
Frances Fyfield's latest series of musical explorations concludes with Puccini's La Boheme (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—The Guilty Crush, Karen Elson, Hibo Wadere
The unlikely appeal of Superintendent Ted Hastings. Hibo Wadere. Holidaying with mum.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Out of the chaos comes hope
Migrants living in camps in Greece join the Greek education system. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—20/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2017 Trump in Saudi Arabia
US president signs Saudi deals worth 拢260 billion Iran re-elects Rouhani as president
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18:15
Loose Ends—Cerys Matthews, Eimear McBride, Salena Godden, Adjoa Andoh, Sara Cox, Valaire, Will Stratton, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Robert Mueller
Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation
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19:15
Saturday Review—Life of Galileo, Colossal, Jimmy McGovern, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Thresholds at Somerset House
Life of Galileo, Colossal, Jimmy McGovern, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Somerset House exhibition.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Art of the Lyricist
Clarke Peters explores the art of the musical theatre lyricist. (R)
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21:00
Tsar—3. Alexander II: The People's Will
Joseph Millson plays Alexander II in Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Tsars. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—20/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
FutureProofing—Healthcare
How will technology transform healthcare in the 21st century? (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—The 2017 Final
Russell Davies chairs the final of the 2017 season of the general knowledge quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Poetry by Heart Finals 2017
Roger McGough presents a selection of poems recited at the Poetry by Heart competition. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Extrapolation as an Art Form in the Lobby of the John Muir
In Joshua Ferris's artful new story a novelist finds himself in a tough spot. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/05/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby
Church bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby.
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05:45
Profile—Robert Mueller
Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation (R)
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