LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Here's the Story by Mary McAleese—Ep 5 - The Third Act
5/5 Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, on a new beginning post presicendy.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/05/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Debbie Thrower
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05:45
Bodies—Episode 9: Dutch Still Life - the theatre of anatomy
9/12 Alice Roberts continues a time-travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—29/05/2021
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Tales of International Adventure on a Walk in Somerset
Bex Band of Love Her Wild takes Clare for a loop around King Alfred's Tower in Somerset.
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06:30
Farming Today—29/05/21 - Farming Today This Week: Trade deals, flower power and neglected crofts
The government is consulting on new trade deals - what will it mean for farmers?
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06:57
Weather—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—29/05/2021
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Sara Cox
Paraclimber Anoushe Husain, Dr Stephen Gillam and Ben Dunne.
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10:30
You're Dead to Me—The Battle of Salamis
Greg Jenner and the team head all the way back to 480BCE for The Battle of Salamis
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—29/05/2021
Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Zuma on Trial
South Africa's former leader in court; stories from India, Australia, Canada and DR Congo.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
Money Box—Continuing problems applying for National Insurance Numbers
One man's struggle to get an NI number, NS+I problems, Insurance changes and Amigo update
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 7
7/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
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12:57
Weather—29/05/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—29/05/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Jack Blanchard, David Davis MP, Angela Eagle MP, Timandra Harkness
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Bridlington Spa.
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14:00
Any Answers?—29/05/2021
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:45
One to One—OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to Gazal Jones
Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to clinical psychologist Dr Gazal Jones about OCD.
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15:00
Seven Songs for Simon Dixelius
Simon's heartbroken and he is being stalked by a choir. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's drama.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Holly Smale, Paris Lees, #MeToo in the British Army, Hormones and vaccines
Geek Girl author Holly Smale on her autism diagnosis, Paris Lees, Hormones and vaccines.
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17:00
PM—29/05/2021
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—29/05/2021
Nick Robinson talks to Christina McAnea in a personal and political interview.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/05/2021 Government advisor warns of Covid message confusion
Expert says 'data not dates principle' has been reversed
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18:15
Loose Ends—Chrissie Hynde, Harriet Walter, George Egg, RΓoghnach Connolly, The Breath, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Kate Bingham
The life and career of Kate Bingham, former head of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce
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19:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Bill Oddie
6/6 Bill Oddie reads from his diaries about an Outward Bound course.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take A Breath
How learning to control your breath can lower anxiety and enhance your decision making.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Tulsa Tragedy that Shamed America
Alvin Hall tells the story of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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21:00
Tumanbay—Series 1, Sword of Faith
10/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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21:45
Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Scandinavia, Denmark: The Bra
A tale of cleaning and clothes in a stylish Copenhagen apartment.
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22:00
News—29/05/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—Is it immoral to refuse the vaccine?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 12, 2021
The contest of cryptic questions and connections chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
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23:30
On Form—The Sonnet
1/3 Andrew McMillan explores why poetic forms are fashionable again. This week: the sonnet.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Book Club by Joseph O'Connor
During lockdown, Hannah joins an online Book Club and watches foxes in her garden.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Andrew’s and St George’s West, Edinburgh.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Andrew’s and St George’s West, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Profile—Kate Bingham
The life and career of Kate Bingham, former head of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce
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