LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—2. Ma Rainey
2/5 Bessie joins a travelling show and faces violence in her second marriage.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
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05:45
Farming Today—24/02/21: NFU Conference, Labour Agriculture review, Fish markets
The National Farmers Union demands 'levelling up' for rural areas at annual conference.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alex Gregory on the House Sparrow
Rower and Olympic gold medallist Alex Gregory on the house sparrow for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/02/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—24/02/2021
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
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09:00
Positive Thinking—Searching for Lasting Happiness
Meet the innovators bidding to change our world.
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09:30
Will Self Takes the Waters—Something in the Water
2/5 Will Self ponders questions of health in our insatiable thirst for bottled waters.
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09:45
Daily Service—Jesus' Family and Friends: Men Disciples
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Claire Campbell Smith
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Surrogacy and Single Fatherhood
Single fatherhood & surrogacy; Reproductive health; Virtual Parliament; Talking periods.
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10:45
Little Blue Lines—Twinkle
3/5 Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage.
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11:00
After Trump—The Courts
4/4 James Naughtie examines why Donald Trump's judges may be his greatest achievement.
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11:30
Ability—Series 3, Ranting and Rating
3/4 Matt accidentally sets up a new social media travel site for people with disabilities.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/02/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron
3/10 Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s.
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12:20
You and Yours—Tenancy Evictions, Essay Mills, Online Car Sales
Are tenants at risk of eviction getting the legal support they're entitled to?
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12:57
Weather—24/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—24/02/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Naturebang—Naked Mole Rats and Life Extension
Why do naked mole rats live so long? And should we strive to live longer too?
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14:00
The Archers—23/02/2021
Helen makes an important decision.
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14:15
Riot Girls—The Fall Down, Episode 1
1/3 Seven women arrive on our planet offering incredible gifts. But what do they want?
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15:00
Money Box—Managing someone else's money
Are you thinking about letting someone else manage your money?
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15:30
Inside Health—Sexual health, contraception and tackling waiting lists
Contraception and sexual health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tackling waiting lists.
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16:00
Sideways—3. The West and the Rest
Matthew Syed asks whether an ancient shift in our sexual behaviour transformed the west.
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16:30
The Media Show—Squaring up to the tech giants
Facebook pulls news from Australia, plus the launch of Boom Radio.
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17:00
PM—24/02/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/02/21 Alex Salmond controversy 'a crisis of credibility' for Holyrood
Scottish politicians have warned of the harm being done by the Alex Salmond saga.
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18:30
Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Granny Kumar is back! Meera Syal’s glorious creation returns to chat with her sisters.
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19:00
The Archers—24/02/2021
Chris has a confession to make.
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19:15
Front Row—Martina Cole, Sam Lee, opening date for museums
Martina Cole has won the Diamond Dagger award for crime writing.
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19:45
Little Blue Lines—Twinkle
3/5 Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Free Speech at Universities
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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20:45
Lent Talks—A Letter to Lydia
A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
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21:00
The Power of...—The Power of Night
Lucy Cooke examines why it pays to stir when the sun goes down.
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21:30
The Media Show—Squaring up to the tech giants
Facebook pulls news from Australia, plus the launch of Boom Radio.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Assad regime's crimes against humanity
Former Syrian intelligence service agent jailed in Germany
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22:45
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—3. Matron
3/10 Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia’s.
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23:00
Bunk Bed—Series 7, 8. Patrick Marber and Peter Curran grapple in the dark with the woes and wonders of life
8/8 What to do when you can see that you're really starting to bore someone.
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23:15
The Skewer—Series 3, Episode 7
7/12 A twisted comedy treat. The news remixed. Jon Holmes presents The Skewer. Headphones on.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/02/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—3. Buffet Flats
3/5 Blues singer Bessie attacks her lover in a jealous rage.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
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05:45
Farming Today—25/02/21: Fly-tipping, Pulse Trawling, International Trade
Calls for tougher fly-tipping penalties as figures suggest more waste being dumped.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the King of Saxony Bird of Paradise
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Frank Gardner recalls the King of Saxony Bird of Paradise for Tweet of the Day.
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