LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama—Episode 3 - Am I Seen?
3/5 Michelle Obama talks about overcoming feeling different and that you don't belong.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/01/2023
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—05/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2023
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Lucy Winkett.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/01/23 - The Oxford Farming Conferences
Anna Hill is in Oxford for the two farming conferences.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—YOLOBirder on the Waxwing
Birdwatching's irreverent commentator YOLOBirder on his love of hipster-quiffed waxwings.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/01/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Rethink—Rethink Climate, Green technology and innovation
4/5 To what extent can technology mitigate the effects climate change? With Amol Rajan.
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09:45
Daily Service—05/01/2023 All Things New 鈥� A New Song
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Canon Rachel Mann.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ecofeminist Vandana Shiva, how to quit well, Fay Weldon
Renowned activist Vandana Shiva on feminism and climate change.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—South Korea - a room with a view
How a housing crisis contributes to a population problem.
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11:30
Warsan Shire on a Nation of Poets
British-Somali poet Warsan Shire investigates and showcases Somalia's rich poetic life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Specsavers founders Doug and Mary Perkins
Gap Finders: Specsavers founders Doug and Mary Perkins
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Cold Defence Nasal Sprays
Do nasal sprays help reduce the symptoms of a cold?
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12:57
Weather—05/01/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—05/01/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The Crowning of Everest—Scoop of the Century
The race down the mountain to deliver the news to London.
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14:00
The Archers—04/01/2023
Ruth and David get some advice.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Dot and the Russian Dossier
Leaving her desk at the War Rooms behind, Dot embarks on a most perilous mission.
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15:00
Open Country—Folk on the Hills
Jez Lowe joins folk musician Johnny Campbell as he records songs in the Peak District.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Theirworld
David Tennant makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Theirworld.
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15:30
Bookclub—Ross King: Brunelleschi's Dome
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to Ross King about Brunelleschi's Dome.
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16:00
Science Stories—Series 9, Ignaz Semmelweiss: The Hand Washer
Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, the hand washer.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—The UK's first satellite launch
Competition in the space industry is set to boom.
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17:00
PM—05/01/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/01/2023 Prince Harry says he was knocked to the ground during a violent confrontation with his brother William in 2019
Prince Harry has alleged that he was attacked by his brother during a row in 2019
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 2. Jeff Capes Five Egger
2/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
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19:00
The Archers—05/01/2023
Will a dinner party leave a bitter taste?
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19:15
Front Row—Two of the year's major films, Till and Empire of Light, reviewed and John Preston on his TV drama Stonehouse.
John Preston on TV drama Stonehouse, and Front Row reviews Till and Empire of Light.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Ukraine: How will the war evolve in 2023?
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss how the Ukraine Russia war might evolve in 2023.
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20:30
In the Name Of
The battle to get a law in your loved one's name.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—The UK's first satellite launch
Competition in the space industry is set to boom.
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21:30
Rethink—Rethink Climate, Green technology and innovation
4/5 To what extent can technology mitigate the effects climate change? With Amol Rajan.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Leaked extracts from Prince Harry's new book
Prince killed 25 people during tours of duty with British Army in Afghanistan
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22:45
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus—4: Unwed and pregnant?
4/10 The next in Bonnie Garmus' brilliantly funny satire on sexual politics in 1960s America.
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23:00
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 2, Two Lines in Mason Square
4/4 Should Michael save his colleagues from a corporate wolf or leap aboard the showbiz train?
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23:30
Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 4, Cars
Plans unravel when comic poet Tim Key and his friend Tom Basden pick up a hitchhiker.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama—Episode 4 - Friendship
4/5 Michelle Obama reads from her book about the value of friendship.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/01/2023
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—06/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2023
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Lucy Winkett.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/01/23 - The Oxford Farming Conferences: the Politics Sessions
Anna Hill and Charlotte Smith get into politics at the Oxford Farming Conferences.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Grey Heron
For Fyfe Dangerfield, the prehistoric sight and sound of the grey heron is a big leveller.
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