LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 3
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—16/05/2019
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/05/2019
Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose
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05:45
Farming Today—16/05/19: The cost of shooting licences, commoners in the New Forest, pig tracking
Gun licenses cost less than a passport, and the prices are staying the same this year.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Woodchat Shrike
Childhood holidays in France were a chance to see rare birds for Fyfe Dangerfield. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/05/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—16/05/2019
Yesterday in Parliament
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09:00
In Our Time—Frankenstein
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Mary Shelley's Gothic story of a monster brought to life
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09:45
Daily Service—16/05/2019 God’s patience
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Red lipstick, Nigel Slater, Joan Smith and abortion in the US
Red lipstick, abortion in the US, Nigel Slater, and domestic abuse links with terrorism.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 4
Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Bolivia's Mennonites, Justice and Renewal
In 2009, Mennonite women in a far-flung Bolivian colony reported mass rape.
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11:30
The Prototype
Hannah Catherine Jones meets instrument inventors challenging the status quo.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—16/05/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Doll Factory—Episode 4
Silas thinks of nothing but Iris, and tries to find her in the unlikeliest of places.
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12:18
You and Yours—Who Owns the High Street?
The complex ownership of our high streets and why it matters.
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12:57
Weather—16/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—16/05/2019
News, analysis and comment from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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13:45
Encounters with Victoria—9. Mutiny Against an Indian
Lucy Worsley reveals Queen Victoria's rule via significant encounters.
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14:00
The Archers—15/05/2019
Jim comes to the rescue (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, Heroes
Cold blooded murder or self defence? Crime drama set in communist Hungary. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—An Aussie Walkabout... in Norfolk
Clare Balding goes walkabout with a group of Australians called The Norfolk Broads.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Somerville Foundation
Roger Black makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Somerville Foundation (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Bernardine Evaristo, Victorian showmen in fiction, Graeme Simsion, Faber at 90
Bernardine Evaristo discusses her polyphonic new novel Girl, Woman, Other
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16:00
The Film Programme—Beats
Director Brian Welsh discusses Beats, his acclaimed drama set in the 90s rave scene
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16:30
±«Óãtv Inside Science—Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
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17:00
PM—16/05/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/05/2019 PM Agrees To Set Departure Timetable
The Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to set a timetable for her departure.
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18:30
When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 1
A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—16/05/2019
Elizabeth offers support
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19:15
Front Row—Stephen Graham, new Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, ENO's Dido
Stephen Graham discusses working with Shane Meadows on TV drama The Virtues
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 4
Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Could the United States and Iran go to war?
As tensions rise between Iran and the United States, is there a danger of armed conflict?
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20:30
In Business—Light Bulb Moments and How To Have Them
How do we create an innovative environment?
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21:00
±«Óãtv Inside Science—Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
Hubble Not-So Constant, Synthetic E. Coli, The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Frankenstein
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Mary Shelley's Gothic story of a monster brought to life (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—16/05/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Doll Factory—Episode 4
Silas thinks of nothing but Iris, and tries to find her in the unlikeliest of places. (R)
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23:00
Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
6/6 Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/05/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 4
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—17/05/2019
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/05/2019
Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/05/19: EU support for Irish beef farmers, EU elections, oil seed rape for warmer winters
The National Beef Association says new EU funding gives Irish farmers an advantage.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Gannet
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield is enthralled by the rapid, bombing dive of a gannet out at sea. (R)
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