BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 13 February 2016

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 5
  5/5Monday and Muna find their child, Christine, is being attacked by Somali clan members.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/02/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/02/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
8. 05:45
  iPM—It was burgers, now I'm craving cucumbers
  The programme that starts with its listeners.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—13/02/2016
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—13/02/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Return to the Fens
  Helen Mark and writer Simon Barnes explore the Great Fen and Charles Rothschild's legacy.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Brexit and UK Farming - Shall we stay or shall we go?
  Brexit and UK Farming: three farmers debate the merits of leaving and staying in the EU.
5. 06:57
  Weather—13/02/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—13/02/2016
  Morning news, with Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Jamie Foreman
  Jamie Foreman and the inheritance tracks of Chris Addison.
8. 10:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 6, The Last Emperor
  Paul Gambaccini explores the epic film that won all 9 Oscars it was nominated for in 1988.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—13/02/2016
  Helen Lewis of the New Statesman looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Trapped in a Nightmare
  The frontline Ukrainian town where nothing changes for the better.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/02/2016
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Should tax be such a taxing matter? Plus second-hand car insurance worries
  Lesley Curwen asks whether tax should be such a taxing matter.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 89, Episode 6
  6/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/02/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—13/02/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Lord Blunkett, David Davis MP, Dr Kate Hudson, Quentin Letts
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Royal College for the Blind, Hereford(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Junior Doctors' Contract
  Listeners have their say on the issues including the new junior doctor's contract.
8. 14:30
  Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1
  1/2DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire
9. 15:30
  Tropicalia - Revolution in Sound
  A revolution in music, politics and attitude - how Tropicalia exploded in Brazil.(R)
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Planning funerals, Camila Batmanghelidjh, Amy Cuddy
  Planning a good funeral.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Customer Service
  Recovering from a reputation for poor customer service. Evan Davis and guests.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—13/02/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Nikki Bedi, Cuba Gooding Jr, Anita Rani, Joe Lycett, Bobby Baker, Beirut, Golden Rules
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 19, Sweethearts
  Katherine Jakeways tells the story of a student who makes her own fiscal arrangement.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Hieronymus Bosch, OJ Simpson, North Water, A Bigger Splash, Battlefield
  A look at the biggest Hieronymus Bosch exhibition ever and OJ Simpson's trial as a drama.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Art of the Obit
  Matthew Bannister celebrates the culture, style, purpose and panache of the obituary
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—Graham Greene: The Honorary Consul, Episode 2
  2/2Plarr's attempts to help free Charley earn him death threats from the police.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—13/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Charities
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2016
  Russell Davies chairs the prestigious general knowledge quiz.(R)
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—The Lakes and the Caribbean
  Roger McGough with a miscellany including poetry from the Lakes and the Caribbean.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Stories—The Pig Boy
  Jessica Raine reads Jane Gardam's short story set in Hong Kong under the British.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/02/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/02/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—14/02/2016
  Bells from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge in Kent.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—National Pride
  Alex Marshall discusses patriotism and nationalism.(R)

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