LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, A Hint of Heather by Hannah Silva
Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Leonard's Church, Streatham
Church bells from St Leonard's Church in Streatham.
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05:45
Profile—Donald Glover
Mark Coles profiles Childish Gambino, the creator of viral video hit This is America. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—20/05/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Lungs
Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on our lungs and the fragile gift of breath they bring.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Future Food: Heritage Harvest
Exploring the ancient grain ethos of 大象传媒 Food and Farming Awards finalist Heritage Harvest
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06:57
Weather—20/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—20/05/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Manchester Bomb Anniversary, Chilean Bishops Resignation, New Stornoway Mosque
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Missing People
Jason Watkins makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Missing People.
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07:57
Weather—20/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—20/05/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Thy Kingdom Come
A service of Holy Communion for Pentecost.
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08:48
A Point of View—Ireland's Abortion Referendum - A Personal View
Sarah Dunant reflects on Ireland's upcoming abortion referendum. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Simon Barnes Tweet of the Day Takeover - Week 2
Sports writer and avid bird watcher Simon Barnes introduces Tweet of the Day.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Not so special BH
What the royal wedding means for mixed race families.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—20/05/2018
Shula is left reeling, and Lily's secret is revealed.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Dr Sue Black
Dr Sue Black, computer scientist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—20/05/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 1
1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 81st series of the iconic panel show. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food Stories From Syria (3)
Sheila Dillon shares food with people who have fled the war in Syria.
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—20/05/2018
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Home Correspondent—20/05/2018
A cinema-by-the-sea, an archbishop's repentance and a pivotal moment in Scottish politics.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Southwell
Eric Robson and his panel are in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Support When Needed
Either during or after birth, or at primary school.
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15:00
A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London—2011/2012
1/3 Charles Dickens's iconic story of love and revolution set in modern-day Aleppo and London.
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16:02
Open Book—Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz on Ian Fleming.
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16:30
Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets—East Midlands
Writer James Walker explores the dialect poetry from the pits in Nottinghamshire.
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17:00
Present at the Creation
The moment Israel declared its independence, recalled by the last two surviving witnesses. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Donald Glover
Mark Coles profiles Childish Gambino, the creator of viral video hit This is America. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—20/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2018 US and China avoid trade war
Tariff increases put on hold after Beijing pledges to buy more US goods and services.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
Antonia Quirke chooses her 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—20/05/2018
Elizabeth jumps to conclusions, and Jim makes a decision.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott: Right Leaning But Well Meaning
Geoff is working class, votes Tory, voted Leave. How did he end up a comedian?
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Speed Kills
A white van is causing consternation among the local speed watchers.
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20:00
More or Less—Child poverty, Progress 8, How green is grass?
Are more working families in poverty? Plus exploring the new school league tables. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Baroness Jowell, Will Alsop, Tom Wolfe, Dennis Nilsen
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a writer, a murderer and an architect. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—TSB woes continue
TSB customers vent their anger. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Missing People
Jason Watkins makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Missing People. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Putting the Fizz Back into Catalonia's Cava
Why Spain's sparkling fizz, Cava, is seeking to re-invent itself.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—20/05/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the key stories at Westminster this week.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan discusses her role in On Chesil Beach. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Lungs
Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on our lungs and the fragile gift of breath they bring. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Marx and Marxism
Marx and Marxism revisited. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Leonard's Church, Streatham
Church bells from St Leonard's Church in Streatham. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2018
With Bishop Richard Chartres, dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal.
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05:45
Farming Today—Animal Welfare Overview, Agribay, Farm Mechanic
David Main from the Royal Agricultural College explains the challenges in animal welfare.
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05:56
Weather—21/05/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chiffchaff
Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff. (R)
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