LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/10/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Manifesto by Bernardine Evaristo—Episode 3
3/5 Love, sex, romance and flings - Bernardine Evaristo examines her history in relationships.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/10/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/10/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/10/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Dr Jennifer Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/10/21 Agriculture in the Government's Net Zero Strategy and COP26, apple pickers and storage
Will agriculture get the attention it deserves at COP26?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Oystercatcher
For Tara Robinson the sound of oystercatchers recalls her father taking her to Loch Fleet.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/10/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—21/10/2021
All the news from Westminster with Susan Hulme.
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09:00
In Our Time—Iris Murdoch
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosophy of the celebrated author of The Bell.
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09:45
Daily Service—21/10/2021 Healing – Time to Heal
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Michaela Youngson.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer Ella Eyre; Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah; Sofie Hagen; Neonatal deaths & stillbirth disparities; Covid & Xmas plans
Ella Eyre - MOBO and Brit award-winning singer-songwriter.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Nostalgia for Gaddafi
Ten years after his death, some in Libya mourn the loss of Muammar Gaddafi.
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11:30
Laura Barton's Notes on Music—Laura Barton Comes Alive
A triptych of audio essays on the enduring qualities, appeal and intent of pop music.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead—Episode 9: Fathers and Sons
9/10 From the acclaimed author of The Underground Railroad, a sizzling novel set in 60s Harlem.
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12:18
You and Yours—Funeral Costs, Boden Boss, Halloween Scare Attractions
Funeral homes not displaying costs. Boden sweatpants warning. Halloween scare attractions.
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12:57
Weather—21/10/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—21/10/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Happiness Index
Do we need an alternative way to assess a nation's success and growth?
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14:00
The Archers—20/10/2021
Lilian has a cunning plan
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14:15
The Attendant—Zombies
3/5 Alex and Ella are trapped in the petrol station shop by smooching - crazed zombies.
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14:45
The Things We Leave Behind—Episode 3
3/5 Mary Paulson-Ellis tells the story of a life in five objects. Read by Alexandra Mathie.
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15:00
Open Country—The right to paddle?
How much of our waterways are open to watersports? Less than you think says Nick Hayes
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Ethiopiaid
Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ethiopiaid.
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15:30
Open Book—Lauren Groff
Johny Pitts speaks to Lauren Groff.
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16:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Weirdness of Water Part 2/2
Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry attempt to answer more questions on why water is weird
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The Possible Impact of false-negative PCR Tests
False-negative PCRs, World Weather Attribution Science, and Metascience Studies.
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17:00
PM—21/10/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/10/2021 Man charged with MP's murder
Sir David Amess murder suspect in court Covid cases hit 50,000
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18:30
The Break—Series 3, 4. The Agreement
4/6 Andy and Jeff have a major problem to solve - each other.
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19:00
The Archers—21/10/2021
Adam is forced to come clean.
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19:15
Front Row—Booker Prize Book Group: Anuk Arudpragasam on A Passage North
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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20:00
The Briefing Room—China Crisis?
With an energy shortage and growing debts, is China's economy in trouble?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Carbon Capture
Can carbon capture save the planet - and make money?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The Possible Impact of false-negative PCR Tests
False-negative PCRs, World Weather Attribution Science, and Metascience Studies.
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21:30
In Our Time—Iris Murdoch
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosophy of the celebrated author of The Bell.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Poland vs European Commission
European leaders clash at Brussels summit – Merkel looks for compromise
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22:45
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead—Episode 9: Fathers and Sons
9/10 From the acclaimed author of The Underground Railroad, a sizzling novel set in 60s Harlem.
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23:00
Geoff Norcott: I Would Never Be Friends With...
From Brexit to Covid to Meghan Markle, Geoff looks at the new divisions between us.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/10/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/10/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Manifesto by Bernardine Evaristo—Episode 4
4/5 Booker winner Bernardine Evaristo traces her roots in community theatre.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/10/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/10/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/10/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Dr Jennifer Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/10/21 Trade and Agriculture Commission, New Zealand trade deal, Apples
New Trade and Agriculture Commission launched. New Zealand trade deal. Scottish apples.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snipe
Kate Humble presents the snipe.
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