LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/07/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching—Episode 3
3/5 Literary hoaxes, lexicons, phrasebooks and the birth of the encyclopaedia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/07/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/07/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/07/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rick Hill
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05:45
Farming Today—15/07/21 - National Food Strategy, the Great Yorkshire Show
Charlotte Smith asks what the farming industry makes of the National Food Strategy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Variable Pitohui
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the poisonous variable pitohui from New Guinea.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/07/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—15/07/2021
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
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09:00
Across the Red Line—Series 6, Can we trust the police?
Anne McElvoy invites figures on opposed sides of a political issue to listen to each other
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09:30
Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Mighty Mouthparts
Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
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09:45
Daily Service—15/07/2021 Weather – Protection
Christian worship with a Bible reading prayer and music led by Canon Steve Williams.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Going braless; Em Sheldon and trolling; Continued shielding; Anne Theroux
The pros and cons of not wearing a bra.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Cubans' Patience Wears Thin
An unusually public bout of dissent; stories from Bangladesh, Spain, Russia and the USA.
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11:30
Written in Scotland—Episode 4: Language and Class
4/4 A four-part series on the relationship that Scotland’s writers have with Scotland itself.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
Brighton Rock by Graham Greene—Episode 9
9/10 Pinkie needs to get rid of those he can't trust. Does that include his wife, Rose?
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12:18
You and Yours—Music streaming; Land investments; Vestiaire Collective
Field Music's David Brewis talks about how little successful artists make from streaming.
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12:57
Weather—15/07/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—15/07/2021
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—Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD), Statue of Huastec goddess
4/5 Neil MacGregor with the sculpture of a goddess made by the Huastec people of Mexico.
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14:00
The Archers—14/07/2021
Lee faces a tricky dilemma.
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14:15
Drama on 4—I Don't Believe You
Robert Forrest's play is set just outside Bob Dylan's infamous 1966 concert in Manchester.
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15:00
Open Country—Durham: Time and the Tides
Three artists are inspired by the landscape and communities along the Durham coastline.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—APT Action on Poverty
Grime MC and TV chef Big Zuu makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of APT Action on Poverty
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15:30
Open Book—Japanese fiction; Vendela Vida
As the Tokyo Olympics approach, a look at some of the best novels coming out of Japan.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Carol Morley on Muriel Box
Carol Morley on Muriel Box.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Covid19 - should we test everybody ?
Testing the entire population could stop the virus spreading, but how would we do it?
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17:00
PM—15/07/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/07/2021 Dozens killed in flooding in western Germany
There has been severe flooding in Germany, and parts of Belgium and the Netherlands.
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18:30
Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 1, 2. Beauty
2/4 Olga asks 'what is beautiful'?
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19:00
The Archers—15/07/2021
The truth comes out for Helen.
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19:15
Front Row—Anna Meredith on Bumps Per Minute, British Podcast Awards, Generational Differences in Publishing
Composer Anna Meredith on her piece inspired by the random movement of dodgems.
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19:45
The Northern Bank Job—Episode Four: The Drop
4/10 Belfast writer Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the 2004 Northern Bank robbery
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Stepping into the Unknown
As Covid restrictions lift in England but new infections rise, what are the risks?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Carbon labelling
Should consumers be told the carbon footprint of the products they buy? And if so, how?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Covid19 - should we test everybody ?
Testing the entire population could stop the virus spreading, but how would we do it?
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21:30
Across the Red Line—Series 6, Can we trust the police?
Anne McElvoy invites figures on opposed sides of a political issue to listen to each other
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22:00
The World Tonight—Dozens died in European floods
Nearly 60 killed in Germany
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22:45
Brighton Rock by Graham Greene—Episode 9
9/10 Pinkie needs to get rid of those he can't trust. Does that include his wife, Rose?
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23:00
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge
2/4 An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/07/2021
Mandy Baker reports from Westminster where the football racism row rages on.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/07/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching—Episode 4
4/5 Bibles, magic texts and the Grand Grimoire - a guide to summoning a prime minister of hell
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/07/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/07/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/07/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rick Hill
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05:45
Farming Today—16/07/21 Farm vet shortage, showy sheep, woodland crofts
Warnings of a shortage of farm vets which is leaving some farmers without cover.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru.
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