LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes
4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—07/12/2018
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—07/12/2018
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/12/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith
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05:45
Farming Today—Mussels, chestnuts and getting the most out of soil
To plough or not to plough? Harvesting chestnuts and growing mussels.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rook
Bill Oddie presents the rook.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/12/2018
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—07/12/2018
The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Tom Kerridge, chef
Tom Kerridge, chef, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—A service of meditation and reflection
A spiritual reflection with prayers, led by Nigel Swinford.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Angela Merkel's Successor? Plus Baby Banks, Aimee Stuart, Supporting Support Workers
Angela Merkel, baby banks, Aimee Stuart and supporting support workers.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 5
5/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
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11:00
Gyles Brandreth and the Art of Persuasion
Gyles Brandreth explores the alchemy, art and craftiness of the great persuaders.
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11:30
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 4, Equality
3/4 Adam Riches stars in the culture clash Scandicom about a Brit loose in northern Sweden.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/12/2018
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—5. Appointment
5/15 2016: Willa clashes with her father-in-law when she takes him to a medical appointment.
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12:18
You and Yours—PPI Claims, 02 Compensation, Black Plastics
The effort to keep black plastics out of landfill and the prospect of more PPI payouts.
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12:57
Weather—07/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/12/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
A History of Delusions—A Paranoid Conspiracy: James Tilly Matthews and the Air Loom Gang
Clinical psychologist Daniel Freeman explores cases of delusion.
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14:00
The Archers—06/12/2018
Emotions stir for Helen
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14:15
Drama on 4—Holding Back the Tide, Selling The Capstan
Nick Warburton's comedy about a small town resistant to change starring Ronald Pickup
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Peter Gibbs hosts the show from RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex.
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15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
A report on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal (R)
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16:00
Last Word—Harry Leslie Smith, Pete Shelley, Monica Sims, Professor Wendy Atkin OBE, Ivan March
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a singer, a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ manager, an epidemiologist, a critic
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16:30
Feedback—Up All Night
Think Tank transparency, staying up with Dotun Adebayo, and fame at last for DJ Deke.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Peter and Billy – The Fine Art of Pottery
Two ceramics students talk about their passion for making pottery. Fi Glover Presents.
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17:00
PM—07/12/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/12/2018 Ministers warn no-deal Brexit could cause cross-Channel disruption for six months
Health secretary says this is "worst-case scenario", in the event of new customs checks
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2018, Episode 1
Satirical, topical comedy.
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19:00
The Archers—07/12/2018
Disaster strikes for Lynda
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19:15
Front Row—Springsteen on Broadway, Disfigured Villains, Beautiful Books for Christmas
Review of Bruce Springsteen's new film Springsteen on Broadway
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 5
5/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—James Cleverly MP, Meg Hillier MP, Bronwen Maddox, Liz Saville Roberts MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Bromyard in Herefordshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—What did you do during the environmental collapse, daddy?
Will Self ponders what we should say to our children about global warming.
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21:00
Living With The Gods Omnibus—The Power of Images
Neil MacGregor reflects on the role images play in the expression of shared beliefs.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Canadian court hears senior Huawei executive wanted in US on fraud charges.
Meng Wanzhou accused of trying to bypass American sanctions on Iran.
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22:45
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—5. Appointment
5/15 2016: Willa clashes with her father-in-law when she takes him to a medical appointment. (R)
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23:00
Great Lives—Samira Ahmed on Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder: author Tracy Chevalier joins Samira Ahmed (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/12/2018
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Feeling Herd
Mums who became friends through a project using the therapeutic benefits of horsemanship.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
Born Lippy by Jo Brand—5. Being Different
5/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—08/12/2018
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—08/12/2018
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
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05:45
iPM—Carrying my friend's baby.
How one woman became a surrogate for her childhood friend
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