LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—31. To Absent Friends
Matthew Syed explores why we make friends and the lifelong influence they have over us. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Exeter Cathedral in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from Exeter Cathedral in Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/08/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/08/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—29.08.2022 Soldiering On: from fighting to farming
The ex-army major who returned to his family farm after being medically discharged.
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05:56
Weather—29/08/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Guira Cuckoo
Sir David Attenborough presents the guira cuckoo of central South America. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/08/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
How to Play—Handel's Messiah with the CBSO
The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse.
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09:30
Naturebang—Cuckoo Chicks and the Supernormal Stimulus
Lessons from a cuckoo on why we want what we want, and why our desires can't be trusted. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—29/08/2022 Reconciliation and Unity 鈥� Broken Relationships
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Andy Fishburne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Gossip: why we love it, why we do it, professional gossips, & its use in novels, films and television
Gossip: is there really a difference between the amount women and men indulge in it?
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11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Chris
Chris Fox asks what will happen to his town now that the last bank is closing.
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11:30
The Frost Tapes—Sammy Davis Jr
A Frost interview that reveals why Sammy Davis Jr was known as Mister Show Business.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
You and Yours—Family Spending, The Future of Cinemas, Software Scams
We talk to parents about how price hikes are hitting them during the cost of living crisis
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12:57
Weather—29/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/08/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Readymade Suit
6/10 Gus Casely-Hayford unravels the past and present of garment sweatshops.
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14:00
The Archers—28/08/2022
Is Alistair up for a birthday bash? (R)
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Norman Foster
Architect Norman Foster reveals his key cultural influences and experiences. (R)
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2022
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Cost of Living Crisis: The Food Factor
With food price inflation at 12% Dan Saladino finds out what lies in store for the winter. (R)
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16:00
A Career in Music with Harmony Samuels
Musician and producer Harmony Samuels reveals how to have a successful career in music. (R)
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Atoning for Slavery
Ernie Rea asks if there's a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors of slavery.
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17:00
PM—29/08/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/08/2022 Ukraine Says Counter-Offensive Under Way
Ukraine says it has started a counter-offensive in the Russian-occupied Kherson region
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Tring
2/7 Mark Steel visits Tring in Hertfordshire and performs for a local audience.
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19:00
The Archers—29/08/2022
Oliver extends the hand of friendship.
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19:15
Front Row—Ralph Vaughan Williams
A celebration of the music and life of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
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20:00
Who Are the '22?
David Cannadine tells the story of the origins of the 1922 Committee.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Lacrosse: Reclaiming the Creator鈥檚 game
Why lacrosse is much more than just a game for Native Americans. (R)
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21:00
The Spark—James Bridle and non-human intelligence
Helen Lewis presents a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers. (R)
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21:30
How to Play—Handel's Messiah with the CBSO
The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Ukraine military attacks Russian defences near city of Kherson
Long-anticipated counter-offensive in the south of the country
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22:45
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—6: This Isn't a Game
6/10 Faith and politics collide in this tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Nihal Arthanayake on conversation
Radio 5 Live presenter Nihal Arthanayake talks to Michael about the art of conversation. (R)
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23:30
You're Dead to Me—LGBTQ History
From Molly Houses to Section 28, Greg Jenner explores the history of the LGBT community. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Fatwa—1. Love Thy Neighbour
The hidden story of the 1989 fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini against Salman Rushdie.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/08/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/08/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/08/22 - Sea lice, harvest robot, farming in peat, bovine TB
Sea lice control, peat ban, harvest robots, bovine TB.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Marabou Stork
Liz Bonnin presents the gaunt undertaker-looking marabou stork in Africa. (R)
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