BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 7 February 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Disability: A New History—Wooden Legs and Wheelchairs
  7/10Peter White has a close encounter with an aristocratic wooden leg.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Lift by Glenn Patterson
  After she misses her bus into town, a woman shares an unusual taxi ride with a stranger.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Clare Smyth
  The first female british chef to win 3 Michelin stars at her own restaurant.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News—07/02/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Outer Limits
  Samira Ahmed reaches for the edge of the possible and explores the urge to exceed it.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Farming for Nature - The Long Game
  Caz Graham finds out about projects aiming to manage the land in harmony with nature.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—07/02/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Skipping Sikh; David Baddiel; Gospel Music
  Emily Buchanan looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Haemochromatosis UK
  Actor Stephen McGann makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Haemochromatosis UK.
8. 07:57
  Weather—07/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—07/02/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Chinese New Year
  Marking Chinese New Year
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A Sense of Fear
  Zoe Strimpel tries to understand her sense of panic at news of Britain closing its borders
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—07/02/2021
  Lifting lockdown - BH convenes a Brains Trust to predict how restrictions can ease.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—07/02/2021
  Tracy puts on a brave face and Tom puts his foot down.
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Pheasants
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring pheasants.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—George McGavin, entomologist and broadcaster
  George McGavin, entomologist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  The Battles That Won Our Freedoms—3 Freedom of Religion
  How post-Civil War England produced a radical idea - Toleration - and its role today.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/02/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Cooking Blind
  Sheila Dillon meets the blind and partially sighted cooks inspiring others.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—07/02/2021
  Edward Stourton looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—07/02/2021
  Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Begonias and Window Boxes
  Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening panel show.
8. 14:45
  Disability: A New History—Sex and Marriage
  8/10Peter White explores sex and marriage between disabled people.
9. 15:00
  Devils—Part 3
  3/3Dostoevsky’s unsetting tale of revolution and betrayal.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Tana French - The Wych Elm
  James Naughtie talks to Tana French about The Wych Elm.
11. 16:30
  Modern Metamorphoses—Episode 1
  1/3Michael Symmons Roberts begins a new series on poetry, the body and metamorphosis.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Covid 19: Doctors and Deniers
  Stories from the frontline in the fight against Covid-19.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Clare Smyth
  The first female british chef to win 3 Michelin stars at her own restaurant.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—07/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/02/2021 Oxford scientists adjusting vaccine
  New version of Oxford vaccine will protect against South African variant of coronavirus
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Emma Freud
  Emma Freud chooses the best of BBC Radio this week
3. 19:00
  Stillicide—Episode 6: Dragonfly
  6/12Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in a future a little, but not quite, like our own.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Gemma Arrowsmith: Emergency Broadcast
  Gemma Arrowsmith presents a lockdown sketch show, trapped inside Broadcasting House.
5. 19:45
  The Last Resort—Alma
  6/10Eleven-year-old Agatha Christie fan Alma is determined to catch the thief.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Teachers, Test & Trace and Butterflies
  Are teachers more at risk from Covid-19?
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lewis Wolpert, Cicely Tyson, Prince Khalid Abdullah and Captain Sir Tom Moore (pictured)
  Matthew Bannister on a biologist, an actor, a Saudi Prince and a national hero.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Caravaners denied refunds on fees
  Caravanners denied refunds on fees, energy price cap rise, more PPI woes and debt worries.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Haemochromatosis UK
  Actor Stephen McGann makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Haemochromatosis UK.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Personality Politics
  Are we predisposed by our personality to be drawn to certain policies or ideologies?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—07/02/2021
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Angela Allen
  Angela Allen: Marilyn And Me
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Outer Limits
  Samira Ahmed reaches for the edge of the possible and explores the urge to exceed it.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Word of Mouth—Bulls and Bears: animal metaphors in business language
  Michael Rosen asks why there are so many terms related to animals in the business world.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/02/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/02/2021 - Fish taskforce, fish re-branding and animal welfare.
  What's the latest from the government's fish taskforce?
10. 05:56
  Weather—08/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin.

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