LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alive, Alive Oh! And Other Things That Matter, A Life of Luxuries
5/5 Diana Athill looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—12/12/2015
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/12/2015
The latest news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/12/2015
A short reflection and prayer with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
iPM—'I'm a free-range human again'
A listener describes her experience of being sectioned.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—12/12/2015
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—12/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Lincolnshire Coast Revival
Helen Mark visits the Lincolnshire Coast to find new life and regeneration in the winter. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Livestock Rustling
A look at the growing problem of organised livestock rustling.
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06:57
Weather—12/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—12/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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08:51
Yesterday in Parliament—12/12/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Michael Morpurgo, Dr Helen Sharman
The children's author Michael Morpurgo joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles.
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10:30
Strictly Russian
Bridget Kendall asks why the Russians are one step ahead in the world of ballroom dancing.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—12/12/2015
George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Turning to Trump
The Americans who believe Donald Trump is the man for the US presidency.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/12/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Money Box—Gift Aid, Aviva, Self-invested personal pensions
There has been a call to scrap Gift Aid, which boosts the value of charitable donations.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. (R)
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12:57
Weather—12/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—12/12/2015
The latest news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Dominic Grieve MP, Isabel Oakeshott, Chuka Umunna MP, Jeanette Winterson
Jonathan Dimbleby presents debate and discussion from Cardinal Wiseman School in Middlesex (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Unregistered schools, Banning Donald Trump from the UK
Listeners' calls on unregistered schools and if Donald Trump should be banned from the UK.
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14:30
Drama on 4—Inspector Chen Novels, A Loyal Character Dancer
1990s Shanghai crime drama. Chen pursues a Triad killing and a missing character dancer.
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15:30
Soul Music—Mack the Knife
The Brecht/Weill song Mack the Knife written for The Threepenny Opera in 1928. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Lily Tomlin, Romance Fraud, Amy Peake, The Unthanks
The US comedy actress Lily Tomlin discusses her new film Grandma.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—'I'm a free-range human again'
A listener describes her experience of being sectioned. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/12/15 Historic Agreement on Climate Change Reached in Paris
Delegates at climate change summit in Paris agree a deal to limit global warming.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Phil Gayle, Len Goodman, Sonya Kelly, Henning Wehn, Steve Punt, Kim Wilde
Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Tyson Fury
Chris Bowlby profiles the outspoken world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Wonder.land, Grandma, Nureyev, Adam Roberts, V&A Europe Galleries
Including a look at wonder.land, Damon Albarn's re-imagining of Lewis Carol's tales.
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20:00
Archive on 4—When Britain Had the Right Stuff
Richard Hollingham uncovers the forgotten history of Britons in space.
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21:00
Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 1
1/2 An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—12/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Selfie Culture
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 8, 2015
The contest of cryptic connections, with Tom Sutcliffe.
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23:30
Postcards from the Village: An East-West Dialogue
An exchange of villages inspires Romanian poet Ioana Ieronim and UK poet Fiona Sampson. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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00:30
Through the Wardrobe—Tilly's Tale
2/3 By Glenn Patterson. A couple grab a moment of passion in their bedroom cupboard. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—13/12/2015
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2015
News from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—13/12/2015
Bells from the Church of St Augustine, Brooklands, Kent.
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05:45
Profile—Tyson Fury
Chris Bowlby profiles the outspoken world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury. (R)
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