LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Keywords for Our Time—Isabel Hardman on 'Safe Space'
Michael Rosen examines words and phrases in public debate to see how they influence us.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—24/10/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2018
Reflection and prayer with writer and broadcaster The Rev Dr Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit and Biosecurity, Pigs for Conservation Grazing, Ram Sales
A report from a House of Lords committee warns that Brexit could compromise biosecurity.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/10/2018
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—24/10/2018
Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 6, Jackie Kay meets Lubaina Himid
Poet and novelist Jackie Kay meets Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid.
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09:30
Oliver Burkeman: Why Are We So Angry?—Episode 2
Outrage sells. Oliver Burkeman finds how companies can profit from our anger.
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09:45
Daily Service—The Letters of John: The Life
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Power List composer and producer Anna Meredith, Tampon Tax, Eating disorders
Composer and producer Anna Meredith. Tampon Tax community funding. Veteran servicewomen.
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10:41
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Weemails
Terry finds walking his beloved dog Thelonius a frustrating affair.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Jason and Darren – Finding the Right Tools
I started believing in myself.
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11:00
Living with the Empire—Empire of Rules
MP and historian Kwasi Kwarteng on the legacy of Empire.
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11:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 7, Two Desperate Men
3/4 A kidnap by two daft, 1930s' con men goes awry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/10/2018
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Home Front—24 October 1918 - Sylvia Graham
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
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12:15
You and Yours—GP shortage, The loneliness of prisoners' partners, Booming beauty
The recruitment drive for GPs that's going backwards.
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12:57
Weather—24/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/10/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Classified Britain—Series 1, South London Press, 19 June 1897
James Naughtie explores history through front page small ads. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—23/10/2018
Elizabeth's hopes are raised (R)
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 10, Episode 5
Sarah volunteers at the law centre, but the lawyer who runs it has some unorthodox methods
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Making Tax Digital
A big change to the UK's tax system starts next April, but are firms ready to comply?
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15:30
Inside Health—Epipens & Autoinjectors; Meningitis B Bedside Test; Age Related Macular Degeneration
Epipens are in short supply and under fire for their design. Dr Mark Porter investigates. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Maps and Postcodes
Maps and postcodes - what do they reveal about our society and selves?
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16:30
The Media Show—The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting
Will streaming change the way we watch sport?
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17:00
PM—24/10/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/10/2018 Explosives Sent To Clintons and Obama
Suspected explosive devices are sent to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton
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18:30
Joy
Sitcom starring Jocelyn Jee Esien about a youth group leader called Joy.
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19:00
The Archers—24/10/2018
Lynda forges ahead with her plan
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19:15
Front Row—The Hate U Give, House of Cards, Measure for Measure
Angie Thomas on her novel and film The Hate U Give, and its roots in Black Lives Matter.
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19:45
The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 3. Bingo and Bonds
3/5 Dace considers playing bingo and helps a widower who has become confused. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—The Morality of Ends and Means
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
David Baddiel Tries to Understand—Wifi
David Baddiel tries to understand how wifi works.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Plasticphobia
Tom Heap asks if going plastic-free risks harming the environment. (R)
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 6, Jackie Kay meets Lubaina Himid
Poet and novelist Jackie Kay meets Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—US secret service intercepts explosive devices sent to leading Democrats
President Trump says such actions have no place in the United States.
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22:45
Melmoth by Sarah Perry—Episode 3
3/10 Hoffman’s manuscript describes his first childhood encounter with Melmoth.
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23:00
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 1, 4: Relationships
4/4 Comedian Ken Cheng explores British Chinese culture and attitudes to relationships.
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23:15
The Hauntening—Series 2, Shofa
Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/10/2018
Sean Curran reports from Wesminster
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/10/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Keywords for Our Time—Natalie Haynes on 'Patriarchy'
Series of programmes examining key phrases in public debate (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—25/10/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—25/10/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/10/2018
Reflection and prayer with writer and broadcaster The Rev Dr Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Gene editing, fodder from whisky waste, the future of farming and the Welsh Government consultation
Welsh farmers respond to the devolved Government's post-Brexit plans for farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Morepork
Liz Bonnin presents the morepork or Ru-Ru, New Zealand's only surviving native owl. (R)
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