LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Word of Mouth—Bulls and Bears: animal metaphors in business language
Michael Rosen asks why there are so many terms related to animals in the business world.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset
Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
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05:45
Farming Today—08/02/2021 - Fish taskforce, fish re-branding and animal welfare.
What's the latest from the government's fish taskforce?
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05:56
Weather—08/02/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/02/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Empire and class, shaping Britain
Tom Sutcliffe with Sathnam Sanghera, Selina Todd and Anthony Anaxagorou
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09:45
Daily Service—08/02/2021
Christian worship with Rev Owain Jones of United Church of Bute on Scotland's west coast.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Can all nurseries survive the pandemic?; Forced marriage; Re-creating the Bayeux tapestry
We examine how falling demand has put some early years providers under threat.
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10:45
Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 1, Hope and Jim
1/8 By Roy Williams. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
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11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Anna
Anna is branded a terf when she gets involved in the toxic debate around trans rights.
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11:30
How to Vaccinate the World—Dr Anthony Fauci
Tim Harford reports on the race to vaccinate the world and end the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/02/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford—Episode 1
1/10 1944: Five young lives are ended. But what of their possible futures? What if?
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12:20
You and Yours—Stolen Dogs, Animal Welfare, Interior Colours
As dog thefts rise, campaigners are calling for a change in the law to protect their pets.
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12:57
Weather—08/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—08/02/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Trading Spaces—Harveys of Halifax
1/5 Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan examines the pandemic's impact on the High Street.
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14:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔschool History—Leonardo da Vinci
Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson on Leonardo da Vinci.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Pieces
Sian Owen's modern fairy tale explores heartbreak, healing, and a little loving magic.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 34, Semi-final 1
10/13 Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Cooking Blind
Sheila Dillon meets the blind and partially sighted cooks inspiring others.
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16:00
Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Tribute
True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, The Fundamentals of Reality
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the fundamentals of reality.
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17:00
PM—08/02/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/02/2021 Johnson confident in Oxford vaccine
Prime Minister backs jabs despite South African variant concerns
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—08/02/2021
The walls close in on Neil
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19:15
Front Row—Cathy Yan on her film Dead Pigs
Cathy Yan; Michael Landy; Musical responses to news stories; Coventry City of Culture 2021
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 8, Episode 1
1/5 Jeremy Front and Rebecca Front return with another series of Incredible Women
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20:00
After Trump—Overseas
2/4 James Naughtie looks at how Joe Biden will change how America deals with the world.
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20:30
Analysis—Rogue Cops
How can we identify rogue cops?
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21:00
Afterlives—Harry and Anne
Two parents share stories of survival after their sons each took their own life.
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21:30
Start the Week—Empire and class, shaping Britain
Tom Sutcliffe with Sathnam Sanghera, Selina Todd and Anthony Anaxagorou
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22:00
The World Tonight—PM tries to reassure public over covid variants
Boris Johnson says vaccines being used in UK are effective against mutations
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22:45
Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford—Episode 1
1/10 1944: Five young lives are ended. But what of their possible futures? What if?
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23:00
Loose Ends—Sylvester McCoy, Zoe Adjonyoh, Angela Scanlon, Perfume Genius, Soothsayers, Scottee, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/02/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston—1. Humble Beginnings
1/5 The life story of the notorious newspaper owner from birth to his mysterious death.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
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05:45
Farming Today—09/02/21 Report demands more funding for natural flood defences, farrowing crates, farm in a box
A report by MPs accuses the government of failing to set targets for preventing flooding.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle.
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