LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Photographer at Sixteen by George Szirtes—Episode 3
3/5 George Szirtes reads his award-winning memoir about his mother.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev David Campton
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05:45
Farming Today—18/03/21 The ongoing problem of fat pigs, storing cabbages, US trade deal and UK agriculture
The ongoing problem of fat pigs - pig farmers call for more help from retailers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mike Toms on the Tawny Owl
Mike Toms describes his encounters with tawny owls in Thetford Forest in Norfolk.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/03/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—18/03/2021
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
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09:00
In Our Time—The Bacchae
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the revenge of Dionysus on Thebes in Euripides' tragedy.
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09:45
Daily Service—18/3/21 The Psalms of Lament: A Meditation
A Meditation led by Bishop Jo Bailey Wells.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Men and Violence
Three men talk about male violence.
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10:45
No One Called Her Angel—Episode 4
4/5 No One Called Her Angel. A five-part reading for Radio 4 written by Louise Welsh.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Rebuilding Raqqa
The story of a Syrian protester from Raqqa and efforts to rebuild the city.
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11:30
Future Art—Audiences
2/3 James Fox steps into the future to ask how technology is transforming the art world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro—9: Sun
9/10 The new novel from Nobel and Booker-winning author, Kazuo Ishiguro, read by Lydia Wilson.
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12:20
You and Yours—Football Index; Westfield Shopping Centres; Electric Cars
How the gambling website Football Index blurred lines between betting and investing.
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12:57
Weather—18/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—18/03/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Silk Road And Beyond (400 - 700 AD), Korean roof tile
4/5 Neil MacGregor delves into the history of an artefact from Korea.
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14:00
The Archers—17/03/2021
Jazzer learns a valuable lesson.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Another Place
By Siân Owen. One mum’s struggle to connect to her severely deaf baby son.
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15:00
Ramblings—Walking in Sound: Ellie Williams in North Somerset
Sound recordist Ellie Williams takes Clare for an audio-rich wander in North Somerset.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Radio 4 Appeal Fund
Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund
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15:30
Open Book—Viet Thanh Nguyen; Lanark at 40; Costume and Power
Elizabeth Day talks to Pulitzer Prize winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen about The Committed
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16:00
The Film Programme—Francis Lee on Ammonite
Antonia Quirke talks to Francis Lee, director of Ammonite starring Kate Winslet.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Human embryo research and ethics; sperm whale social learning; Antikythera mechanism
Human embryo research and ethics; sperm whale social learning; Antikythera mechanism.
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17:00
PM—18/03/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/03/2021 EU regulator declares AstraZeneca jab safe.
The EU's medical regulator has said the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is safe and effective.
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 8, Instalment 1
1/6 A special home-recorded series with the world-renowned storyteller.
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19:00
The Archers—18/03/2021
Chris attempts to be supportive.
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19:15
Front Row—Michael Rosen, Chris Bush, Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Michael Rosen's Covid book, The Band Plays On drama, Zack Snyder’s Justice League reviewed
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19:45
The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 4
4/15 Kennedy and Heawood start to doubt Henry Akeley’s sanity.
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20:00
The Law Show—Can the law fight climate change?
As governments and fossil fuel companies are being sued, can the law fight climate change?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Hydrogen future
What are the business opportunities from green hydrogen as a power source?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Human embryo research and ethics; sperm whale social learning; Antikythera mechanism
Human embryo research and ethics; sperm whale social learning; Antikythera mechanism.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Bacchae
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the revenge of Dionysus on Thebes in Euripides' tragedy.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Italy, Germany and France to resume using AZ vaccine
EU medicines regulator says jab is safe and effective
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22:45
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro—9: Sun
9/10 The new novel from Nobel and Booker-winning author, Kazuo Ishiguro, read by Lydia Wilson.
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23:00
A Good Read—Greg James & Bella Mackie
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/03/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Photographer at Sixteen by George Szirtes—Episode 4
4/5 George Szirtes reads his award-winning memoir about his mother.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/03/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev David Campton
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05:45
Farming Today—19/03/21 Dog attacks; Hare shooting; Hungry gap.
Preventing livestock worrying. Could changes to shooting rules protect hares? Hungry gap.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Carib Grackle
Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin fell in love with the carib grackle's song.
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