LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes—Episode 2
2/5 Today we examine the Platypus, the Archaeopteryx and the Oyster.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—29/09/2021
A selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/09/2021
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/09/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/09/21 New plans for gene editing, pig industry left out of temporary worker visas, £30 per hour to pick broccoli
New plans to allow scientists to use gene editing to develop new strains of crops.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dunlin
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Dunlin.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Is it easy being green?
Expensive electricity, inadequate insulation, and a tale of tumbling trees.
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09:30
Four Thought—Leaving Your ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖland
Eva Hnizdo reflects on the impulses which drive people to emigrate - or not.
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09:45
Daily Service—29/09/2021 Harvest - Celebrating
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sister Gemma Simmonds
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10:00
Woman's Hour—'Typical Girls' - a new play by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, set in a women's prison; Coming out at 44; Student counselling.
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm; Alison McGovern MP; STIs; Coming out at 44; Student counselling.
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11:00
This Union—Two Kingdoms, Crossroads
3/3 Allan Little tells the epic story of Scotland's union with England and why it may unravel.
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11:30
What's Funny About...—Series 2, 2. Ian Hislop & Jimmy Mulville on Have I Got News For You
2/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
Meet Me at the Museum—Episode 8
8/10 A story of self discovery and second chances.
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12:18
You and Yours—Bus Cuts, Scam Line and HGV Driver
A day in the life of an HGV driver
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12:57
Weather—29/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Poison—Episode 3: How Do You Like Your Tea?
3/5 The wife of South Africa’s former President is arrested for trying to poison him - why?
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14:00
The Archers—28/09/2021
Lynda goes into battle.
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14:15
Trust—Ep 2 A New Normal
Comedy drama about a secondary school in Salford, starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.
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15:00
Money Box—End of Furlough
What will the end of furlough mean for your job or business? e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk
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15:30
Inside Health—Ultra-processed vegetarian & vegan foods
How healthy are ultra-processed vegan and vegetarian foods? James Gallagher investigates.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Office Life
Office life: the evolution and meaning of the filing cabinet. Also, objects at work.
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16:30
The Media Show—Politicians and the press
As conference season continues, the media strategy of party leaders is dissected.
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17:00
PM—29/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/09/2021 Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the Labour party conference as leader for the first time in person.
Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the Labour party conference as leader for the first time
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18:30
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 3, Spring: Wedding Venues
1/4 The Andersson family take Geoff on a road trip to Stockholm.
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19:00
The Archers—29/09/2021
Jennifer considers the options.
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19:15
Front Row—David Chase, Laura Lomas, Betty Campbell statue
Sopranos writer David Chase on new film The Many Saints of Newark.
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19:45
Will Self Takes the Waters—A Kind of Magic
3/5 Will Self explores the role of magic in our insatiable thirst for bottled waters.
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20:00
Bringing Up Britain—Series 14, Single Sex Education – is it right for my child?
If you have the choice of single-sex education should you take it?
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20:45
Four Thought—Leaving Your ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖland
Eva Hnizdo reflects on the impulses which drive people to emigrate - or not.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Qasa’s Farm - Building Resilience in Bangladesh
Qasa Alom explores the future of his farm on the frontline of climate change in Bangladesh
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21:30
The Media Show—Politicians and the press
As conference season continues, the media strategy of party leaders is dissected.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Starmer: we are back in business
Labour leader tells conference he would provide a government people can trust.
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 8
8/10 Eileen and Simon travel to Mayo to see Alice.
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23:00
Njambi McGrath: Becoming Njambi—Be Like The British
2/4 Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath goes on a challenging journey of self-discovery.
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23:15
Rhys James—Rhys James Is ..., Introspective
4/4 Rhys reads a letter he wrote to his future self when he was 10.
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23:30
Mastertapes—Series 4, Rufus Wainwright (the A-Side)
1/12 Rufus Wainwright talks to John Wilson about 'Want One', his breakthrough album from 2003.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes—Episode 3
3/5 Today we examine the Oriental Rat Flea and the Nightingale,
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—30/09/2021
A selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2021
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/09/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—30/09/21 Vertical farming, post-Brexit livestock trade, new entrants working with mum and dad
Can vertical indoor farming avoid the problems traditional growers are currently facing?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Debbie Pain on the Marsh Harrier
Debbie Pain of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the marsh harrier.
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