BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 9 March 2017

LW Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 3
  3/5When Eunice Waymon became Nina Simone.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/03/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/03/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/03/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—UN report on pesticides, Hare coursing in Scotland, Budget and rural pubs
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Nuthatch
  Bill Oddie presents the nuthatch.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/03/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—09/03/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster on Budget day.
3. 09:00
  In Our Time—North and South
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Elizabeth Gaskell's novel North and South from 1855.
4. 09:44
  Daily Service—09/03/2017
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Vicky Walker.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Craftivism; Tuam baby home scandal; The Budget; Susan Goldberg, editor-in-chief of National Geographic
  Craftivism, when activism and craft collide. Plus how the Budget affects you.
6. 10:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—4. Mirth and Mourning
  4/5Agnes is falling in love but she has a rival.
7. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Unsolved
  Voting with your husband, unsolved murders, cooking on the centre spot, shamans and mud.
8. 11:30
  My Country: A Work in Progress
  Radio 4 observes National Theatre director Rufus Norris prepare an original Brexit drama.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—09/03/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  One to One—What's it like being a single mum to a child of dual heritage?
  Miranda Rae, a single mum herself, explores the challenges facing another single mother.(R)
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Pubs, Caravans, Cats
  Pubs code row, Popularity of caravans, Cat hazards.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/03/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—09/03/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:15
  International Cricket—West Indies v England: Third ODI, Barbados
  Commentary on the third ODI between West Indies and England, from Barbados.
7. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  International Cricket—West Indies v England: Third ODI, Barbados
  Commentary on the third ODI between West Indies and England, from Barbados.
2. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Why have there been 'significantly high' death rates in 19 of England's NHS Trusts?
  A special investigation from Andrew Hosken.
3. 22:45
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 4
  4/10Lizzie has a new baby brother but must face a terrible loss.
4. 23:00
  Alex Edelman - Millennial
  Stand-up from Alex Edelman, Winner of Best Newcomer at the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Festival(R)
5. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/03/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 4
  4/5By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/03/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Environment Agency pollution investigations, history of ploughing, Brexit and Ireland
  The Angling Trust says Environment Agency cuts mean delays in pollution prosecutions.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rook
  Bill Oddie presents the rook.(R)

Friday 10 March 2017