LW Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/05/2018
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Dark Satanic Mills
Amol Rajan with Mariana Mazzucato, Joshua Freeman, Rowan Moore and Jane Commane.
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09:44
Daily Service—Born of the Spirit: The Day of Pentecost
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley
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10:00
Woman's Hour—What is it about Fortnite? A Feminist Government in Wales?
Carwyn Jones talks about his pledge to make the Welsh government feminst.
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10:45
Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights—6. Hindley
6/10 Heathcliff has written a letter to Cathy but will Nelly deliver it?
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11:00
The Untold—Pushing the Envelope
A dyslexic postman gets the chance to realise his dream of becoming a professional actor.
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11:30
The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy
2/6 Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/05/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Witness History—China's Barefoot Doctors
In 1968 Chairman Mao sent thousands of young people into rural China to work as doctors.
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12:15
You and Yours—TSB Fraud, Car Dealerships, Restaurant Success
TSB fraud refunds, the future of car dealerships and how to succeed in restaurants.
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12:57
Weather—21/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Questionnaire—Series 1, Education and Aspirations
Alan Dein asks five families revealing questions about every aspect of their lives.
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14:00
The Archers—20/05/2018
Elizabeth jumps to conclusions, and Jim makes a decision. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—From Marginal to Mainstream
It started as an eight-day beginners' theatre workshop for victims of trafficking.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 1, 2018
First semi-final of the 2018 contest, with Russell Davies in the questionmaster's chair.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Food Stories From Syria (3)
Sheila Dillon shares food with people who have fled the war in Syria. (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Sabrina Mahfouz
Sabrina Mahfouz, British Egyptian playwright, shares the readings that mean most to her.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 14, Friction
Aleks Krotoski explores the unforeseen consequences of a frictionless digital life.
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17:00
PM—21/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/05/18 Grenfell Tower public inquiry begins
Relatives give powerful statements on the first day of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 81, Episode 2
2/6 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition and deviation?
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19:00
The Archers—21/05/2018
Freddie's plan backfires.
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19:15
Front Row—Ian McKellen, The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Bill Gold remembered, Tishani Doshi
Ian McKellen on life as an actor, review of The Handmaid's Tale Season 2, Tishani Doshi.
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19:45
Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights—6. Hindley
6/10 Heathcliff has written a letter to Cathy but will Nelly deliver it? (R)
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20:00
The Invention Of...—The Netherlands, Orange Fever
1/3 Misha Glenny explores a pivot of western history, the Netherlands.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Shades of Jewish in Israel
Has Israel become less welcoming to African Jews? (R)
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21:00
Plastic Fantastic—First Flush of Love
Materials scientist Mark Miodownik explores our love-hate relationship with plastic. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Dark Satanic Mills
Amol Rajan with Mariana Mazzucato, Joshua Freeman, Rowan Moore and Jane Commane. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Livingstone quits Labour
Ken Livingstone, ex-London mayor, resigns from the Labour Party.
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22:45
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 6
6/10 Cory and Greer consider their future while Faith looks back.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—How to talk like a Samaritan
Michael Rosen talks to the Samaritans about how language can help people in crisis. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/05/2018
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs discuss tower blocks with dangerous cladding.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Climate Change and Me—21/05/2018
Marine biologist Callum Roberts on how corals showed him the impact of climate change. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/05/2018
With Bishop Richard Chartres, dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/05/2018
A new assurance mark for game meat, clean air strategy, neonicotinoids, pig tail biting.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Treecreeper
Theatre director Tara Robinson recalls seeing a treecreeper. (R)
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