BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 21 February 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/02/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Yorkshire, Episode 2
  2/5A wide-ranging, lyrical and very personal history of Yorkshire by Richard Morris.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/02/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/02/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/02/2018
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—NFU Conference
  Farming Today broadcasts from the annual conference of the National Farmers Union.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Robin
  David Rothenberg on the jazz artist of the bird world - the humble robin.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/02/2018
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/02/2018
  News from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  Behind the Scenes—Series 2, Joanna MacGregor
  A year in the kaleidoscopic working life of the celebrated pianist Joanna MacGregor.
4. 09:44
  Daily Service—21/02/2018
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Krish Kandiah.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—England women's football squad, teens buying illegal drugs online
  Discussion of the England women's football squad's new coach, Phil Neville.
6. 10:41
  Riot Girls—The Good Terrorist, Episode 3
  3/10Alice continues her mission to make the squat habitable.
7. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Paul and Dan - Our Signal Flyer
  Derry is reflected in our music.
8. 11:00
  The Ministry of Leave
  How is the civil service preparing for Brexit? Ben Wright reports.(R)
9. 11:30
  State of the Nations—Northern Ireland
  3/4Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/02/2018
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 3, Gibraltar
  3/5How will Brexit affect the people of Gibraltar - and other British Overseas Territories?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Disability Assessments, Life in Blackpool, KFC, Winebots
  Disability benefit assessments, life in Blackpool, KFC and winebots.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/02/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/02/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  British Socialism: The Grand Tour—Series 1, The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers
  Anne McElvoy explores the great Victorian tradition of mutual self help.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—20/02/2018
  Jennifer finds herself the talk of the town.(R)
8. 14:15
  Riot Girls—Unfit
  Gemma confides in new friend Kirsty that she chose to leave her two young children.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: What Britain Sells
  Whether goods or services, at home or abroad, how does the UK make its money?
10. 15:30
  Inside Health—Medical Cannabis; Hidden Blood in the Urine; Ageing and Immunity
  The evidence for medical cannabis, hidden blood in the urine, ageing and immunity.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Artisanal food - Natural foods
  Artisanal and natural foods.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Is Jeremy Corbyn at war with the press?
  Labour leader calls Czech spy stories 'nonsense' and tells the press 'change is coming'.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/02/2018
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/02/2018 Government reveals proposals for Brexit transition phase
  It suggests the UK will abide by new EU laws - but will not be able to sign trade deals
2. 18:30
  Bridget Christie's Utopia—Series 1, The Countryside
  3/4Bridget explores the countryside - to see if that will make her happier.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/02/2018
  Brian goes too far.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Carey Mulligan, Spoiler Alert!, Mosaic and the Death of the Lead Guitar
  Carey Mulligan, spoilers discussed, Mosaic and the death of the lead guitar.
5. 19:45
  Riot Girls—The Good Terrorist, Episode 3
  3/10Alice continues her mission to make the squat habitable.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Religious orthodoxy versus liberal values
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—More than Bread Alone - Sharman Apt Russell
  Sharman Apt Russell writes about the hunger that is for more than bread alone.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Everything's Gone Green!
  Why are environmental issues suddenly back in political fashion? Tom Heap investigates.(R)
9. 21:30
  Behind the Scenes—Series 2, Joanna MacGregor
  A year in the kaleidoscopic working life of the celebrated pianist Joanna MacGregor.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UN Calls for Ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta
  The UN secretary general calls for an immediate end to fighting in the Syrian enclave.
11. 22:45
  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 3
  3/10Stephen and his family have to leave their home and move to a smaller house in Dublin.
12. 23:00
  Domestic Science—Series 2, Kitchen
  1/4A heady combination of maths, science and comedy with the Festival of the Spoken Nerd trio
13. 23:15
  John Kearns—2. Half-Time
  Passions flare and loyalty is tested at a football ground in London.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/02/2018
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/02/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Yorkshire, Episode 3
  3/5A wide-ranging, lyrical and very personal history of Yorkshire by Richard Morris.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/02/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/02/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/02/2018
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—International trade, Market garden, NFU presidential election
  Is the UK heading into international trade discussions with the right attitude?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Song Thrush
  David Rothenberg asks a question, why is the song thrush not famous?

Thursday 22 February 2018