LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/08/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Green Originals—Petra Kelly
Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Petra Kelly.
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00:30
Short Works—The Counting Sheep
Mary, recently returned home to Belfast, struggles to sleep. Written by Lucy Caldwell.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/08/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/08/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
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05:45
Profile—Professor Chris Whitty
The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—01/08/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Power in Weakness
Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Robot Highways
Vernon Harwood visits a fruit farm in Kent where the robots are taking over!
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06:57
Weather—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—01/08/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—01/08/2021
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Brain Appeal
Sophie Leggett makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Brain Appeal.
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07:57
Weather—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—01/08/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—"We cling to our faith"
On 4th August 2020 a nuclear sized explosion in Beirut devastated its ancient churches.
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08:48
A Point of View—In the Dingle Peninsula
John Connell walks in the footsteps of the Irish monk, St Brendan.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—01/08/2021
News with Paddy O'Connell including the Olympics with gold medalist Tessa Sanderson.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—01/08/2021
Ian demands the truth and Roy has romance on his mind
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Redstarts
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the common and black redstart.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Nazir Afzal, lawyer
Nazir Afzal, lawyer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Food Tubs, Facebook and Fetishes
How brands harness the power of social proofing.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 1
1/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Catering in Care Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
Sheila Dillon explores the challenges around cooking up good quality food in care homes.
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12:57
Weather—01/08/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—01/08/2021
Jonny Dymond look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—Anything Is Possible
Cats versus dogs, autograph hunters, Huntington’s Disease and madcap ways of fundraising.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Crocheted Mushrooms and Vegetables for Schoolrooms
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Green Originals—Petra Kelly
Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Petra Kelly.
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15:00
The King Must Die—Episode 1
1/2 Theseus sets out to solve the mystery of his birth and follow his destiny into danger.
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16:00
Bookclub—Tahmima Anam - A Golden Age
Tahmima Anam discusses her award winning novel, A Golden Age.
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16:30
MTV - A British Invention?
Adam Buxton uncovers the influence of British music videos at the dawn of MTV.
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17:00
Black Hill, Bleak Summer
A farming community recalls the UK's worst ever foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 2001.
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17:40
Profile—Professor Chris Whitty
The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—01/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/08/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Lindsey Chapman
Lindsey Chapman chooses the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ audio this week.
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19:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, Dreambreaker
5/6 Christine Kavanagh plays a shop assistant in this comic monologue by Jenny Eclair.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Tessa Coates: Resting Witch Face
Tessa Coates explores the rise in modern witchcraft in young women.
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19:45
Wolverine Blues—Episode 3
3/5 Dr Maeder’s sessions bring some uncomfortable truths about Max’s home life to the surface.
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20:00
Feedback—30/07/2021
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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20:30
Last Word—Jackie Mason (pictured), John Woodcock, Dinah Murray, Billy Lacey
Matthew Bannister on a comedian, a cricket writer, a campaigner, a marshman
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21:00
Money Box—Access to accounts
The customers taking legal action to get access to their cash.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Brain Appeal
Sophie Leggett makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Brain Appeal.
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21:30
American Psycho at 30
Writer Octavia Bright explores how Bret Easton Ellis's novel resonates, 30 years on.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—01/08/2021
Alex Forsyth hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Francis Lee on My Beautiful Laundrette
Francine Stock talks to director Francis Lee about My Beautiful Laundrette
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23:30
Something Understood—Power in Weakness
Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/08/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—14. Let's All Be Batman
Matthew Syed asks whether adopting an alter ego can unleash the best versions of ourself.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/08/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/08/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/08/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard
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05:45
Farming Today—02/08/21 - Tackling water pollution from farms, Sheep week begins
Charlotte Smith hears about plans to tackle water pollution from farms.
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05:56
Weather—02/08/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Stonechat
The stonechat's punctuating call reminds writer Melissa Harrison of walks in Dartmoor.
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