LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/07/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:15
Green Originals—Rachel Carson
Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Rachel Carson.
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00:30
From Fact to Fiction—Forced Rhubarb
Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—18/07/2021
A selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/07/2021
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
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05:45
Profile—Mark Cavendish
The British sprint cyclist making history, against the odds, in the Tour de France.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—18/07/2021
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Childish Things
Now past 40, Abdul-Rehman Malik asks what aspects of his youth he can carry with him.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Woodland Crofts
Richard Baynes visits woodland crofts on the Cowal peninsula in western Scotland.
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06:57
Weather—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—18/07/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Women at Hajj; Football and Racism and Universal Credit
Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Feed the Minds
Broadcaster and journalist Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal for Feed the Minds.
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07:57
Weather—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—18/07/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Rebirth and Renewal in Senghenydd
Bishop June Osborne preaches in a service from St Peter's Senghenydd.
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08:48
A Point of View—Verrucas Optional
Sara Wheeler on why she has little time for the current fad of wild swimming.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Will Young on the Woodland Kingfisher
Singer Will Young on the woodland kingfisher for Tweet of the Day.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—18/07/2021
News with Paddy O'Connell, including a look ahead to the easing of Covid rules in England.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—18/07/2021
The nerves set in for Ben and the truth comes out for Helen.
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Goldcrest
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the goldcrest.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, athlete
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympian, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Selling a Philosophy
How three words transformed a mundane sports good into an entire philosophy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 5
5/6 From Broadcasting House's Radio Theatre with a virtual audience from the North of England.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Plate of the Nation: Second Serving
Can the new National Food Strategy successfully transform the UK food system?
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12:57
Weather—18/07/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—18/07/2021
Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—Who are we?
Conversations on the theme of national identity and being voted ‘best place to live’.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Â鶹ԼÅÄ: Hostas and Heucheras
Kathy Clugston and her panel of experts answer gardening questions.
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14:45
Green Originals—Rachel Carson
Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Rachel Carson.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Joseph Andrews Remixed, Episode 1
1/2 A funny and romantic tale about a handsome man's misadventures given an up-to-date twist.
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16:00
Open Book—Miranda Cowley Heller and Summer reading round up
Chris Power speaks to Miranda Cowley Heller about her debut The Paper Palace.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Arlo Parks
The award-winning singer selects poems requested by listeners.
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17:00
File on 4—Held to Ransom
The UK schools caught in a multi-million pound cyber extortion attack by Russian hackers.
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17:40
Profile—Mark Cavendish
The British sprint cyclist making history, against the odds, in the Tour de France.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—18/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/07/2021
Self-isolation U-turn by Prime Minister and Chancellor
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sean Cooney
Sean Cooney chooses the best of Â鶹ԼÅÄ audio this week.
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19:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, Me and Tina Were Up West When We Bumped Into Avril
3/6 Linda Robson stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a distressing chance encounter.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Alun Cochrane: Centrist Dad?
A stand-up special about centrism from Alun Cochrane.
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19:45
Wolverine Blues—Episode 1
1/5 A schoolboy's passion for music sets him on a collision course with his father.
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20:00
Feedback—16/07/2021
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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20:30
Last Word—Jehan Sadat (pictured), Michael Horovitz, Richard Ernst, Dilip Kumar
Matthew Bannister on a First Lady, a poet, a chemist, an actor
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21:00
Money Box—Bereavement benefits
Bereaved families can now claim financial support once restricted to married couples.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Feed the Minds
Broadcaster and journalist Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal for Feed the Minds.
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21:30
Analysis—Science in the Time of Cancel Culture
What impact are social justice movements having on scientific research and development?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—18/07/2021
Ben Wright presents Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Carol Morley on Muriel Box
Carol Morley on Muriel Box.
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23:30
Something Understood—Childish Things
Now past 40, Abdul-Rehman Malik asks what aspects of his youth he can carry with him.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/07/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—12. Brighter than Bagpuss
Insights into the developing mind, from the pioneers who revolutionised kids’ TV.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—19/07/2021
A selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/07/2021
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/07/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Zahid Hussain
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05:45
Farming Today—19/07/21 Wildflower meadows, giant sequoias, UN report to preserve and protect nature
97% of UK wildflower meadows have disappeared over the last 100 years.
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05:56
Weather—19/07/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brown Kiwi
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the New Zealand brown kiwi.
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