LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Ashley Hickson Lovence
4/5 As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/01/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Krish Kandiah
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05:45
Farming Today—08/01/21 George Eustice, Agroecology, Robot Sprayer
Environment secretary George Eustice discusses gene editing in England.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mandarin Duck
Chris Packham presents the mandarin duck.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:45
Yesterday in Parliament—08/01/2021
Yesterday in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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09:00
Rethink—Rethink Fairness, Rethink Fairness: Generations
5/5 Generational Fairness: how much does it matter and how should it be addressed?
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09:45
Daily Service—08/01/2021 The Beginning and the End
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Catherine Fox.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. Lockdown family pressures. BPAS not for profit IVF Clinic.
Singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. Lockdown family pressures. BPAS new IVF Clinic.
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10:45
80 Not Out—The Seven Ages of Woman
5/5 SiΓΆn Phillips reads a remarkable story about a woman mesmerized by a painting.
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11:00
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 4, Episode 1
1/3 British South Asians and the 1990s: a golden decade
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11:30
Ruby Wax - Frazzled—Episode 1
1/2 Ruby Wax explains how we got to be so frazzled and what we can do about it.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—08/01/2021
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 10
10/10 G comes to realise the true significance of his race as he bids farewell to his village.
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12:18
You and Yours—Vaccine Scams, Satellite Broadband and Fake Boiler Offer
As the vaccine rolls out so do the scams - beware!
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12:57
Weather—08/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—08/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Robots of the Wind
Meet the robots that can keep the turbines of Britain's offshore wind industry turning.
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14:00
The Archers—07/01/2021
Roy has some advice for Kirsty
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14:15
The Republicans—Gerald Ford: Fascist Insect
Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of The Republican Party.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Growing Greens and Buzzing Bees
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—This Sunday
An original short story for radio by actor and writer Jade Anouka.
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16:00
Last Word—Sir Brian Urquhart (pictured), Albert Roux, Dame Rachel Waterhouse, Gerry Marsden
Matthew Bannister on a civil servant, a chef, a consumer champion, a singer.
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16:30
Rethink—Rethink Fairness, Rethink Fairness: Generations
5/5 Generational Fairness: how much does it matter and how should it be addressed?
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17:00
PM—08/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/01/2021 The UK has recorded its highest number of Coronavirus deaths in a single day.
The UK has recorded its highest number of Coronavirus deaths in a single day.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 2
2/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
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19:00
Front Row—We commemorate the fifth anniversary of David Bowie's death and consider his continuing musical influence and legacy
David Bowie's legacy, Costa Award-winning writer Ingrid Persaud, Pieces Of A Woman review.
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19:45
80 Not Out—The Seven Ages of Woman
5/5 SiΓΆn Phillips reads a remarkable story about a woman mesmerized by a painting.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Ian Blackford MP, Anne Longfield, Penny Mordaunt MP, Steve Reed MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—A Turning Point for Democracy?
Adam Gopnik attempts to make sense of events in Washington this week.
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21:00
39 Ways to Save the Planet—The First Five Fascinating Ideas
Beating climate change takes the best ideas from the smartest minds.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK’s highest daily number of covid deaths
A further 1325 people have died in last 24 hours
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22:45
In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 10
10/10 G comes to realise the true significance of his race as he bids farewell to his village.
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23:00
Americast—United State of Emergency
President Trump calls for an 'orderly transition of power'.
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23:30
The Cliff—Martin Palmer on Spiritual Responses
4/4 Martin Palmer reflects on the spiritual responses evoked by cliffs.
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23:45
Today in Parliament—08/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Dina Rezk
5/5 As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
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05:45
Soundstage—The River Crossing
Sound recordist Chris Watson joins the annual migration of wildebeest.
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