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21/04/2016

Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.

3 hours

Last on

Thu 21 Apr 2016 06:00

Today's running order


0650

As Britain prepares to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, what about the other Commonwealth countries? The ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s British African and Caribbean correspondent Elaine Dunkley has been to Jamaica to find out what people think of the Prime Minister’s plan to make the island a republic.

0655

It is only a fortnight until London’s mayoral election and this morning we are joined by the Liberal Democrat candidate, Caroline Pidgeon.

0710

The head of NHS England is announcing a big increase in funding for GPs. Speaking on the programme is Maureen Baker, doctor and chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

0715

Barack Obama is coming to Britain in his last trip, we can assume, before his presidency ends. He is going to go out with a bang - a big intervention in the EU referendum debate. The ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s North America editor Jon Sopel reports.

0720

Tributes have continued to pour in for Victoria Wood who died from cancer at the age of 62. Her publicist said she died peacefully at London home with her family at her side. We take a look back at a few of the magical comedy moments she created.

0730

The United Nations refugee agency says it is trying to verify reports that hundreds of migrants drowned in the Mediterranean. The ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Will Ross reports and we speak live to William Spindler from the UN Refugee Agency.

0740

The Queen is 90 and the celebrations will include six major parades in the coming weeks and a special horse pageant. Roya Nikkhah has been given access to the Hyde Park Barracks.

0750

The fast food giant McDonald’s has been banned from hosting a stand at the Labour Party Annual Conference this year, due to be held in Liverpool in September. Ian Hodson is national president of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union and John Mann is a Labour MP who sits on the Treasury Committee.

0810

The head of NHS England is announcing a big increase in funding for GPs. Speaking on the programme is Dr Colin Coulthard, a London-based GP and Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, chair of the Health Select Committee and former GP.

0820

The actress and comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62. We hear Evan Davis’ 2011 interview with Victoria Wood and speak live to Lucy Mangan, a Guardian columnist and author.

0830

Today is the sixth round draw of the Challenge Cup and for the very first time, Radio 4’s Today Programme is hosting it. Speaking on the programme is ´óÏó´«Ã½ Rugby League presenter Dave Woods, four-time Challenge Cup winner Martin Offiah, and chair of the All Parliamentary Rugby League Group, Greg Mulholland MP.

0840

Her Majesty The Queen is celebrating her 90th birthday in Windsor. Speaking on the programme is Sir Roger Moore.

0850

President Obama lands in the UK this evening for what will probably be his last visit as president. Speaking on the programme is Congressman Gregory Meeks, the US Representative for New York's fifth congressional district.

0855

An influential committee of MPs says the government has only been able to meet a NATO target on defence spending by modifying the MODs accounts. Speaking on the programme is Dr Julian Lewis, chair of the Defence Select Committee.

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  • Thu 21 Apr 2016 06:00