BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 3 August 2018

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—4. Underground
  4/5Meet a maze-maker and celebrate the most famous subterranean maze – London's Underground.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/08/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/08/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/08/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Tracking Wildfires, Making Slurry Safe, Sheep Rearing for Fashion
  Tracking wildfires by satellite, making slurry safe, and sheep rearing for fashion.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Cetti's Warbler
  Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss goes in search of Cetti's warbler.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/08/2018
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Marianne Elliott
  Marianne Elliott, theatre director, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs(R)
3. 09:44
  Daily Service—03/08/2018
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev'd Roy Jenkins.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Gemma Arterton and 'The Escape'
  Actor Gemma Arterton, Dentists and bulimia, Breedagh Hughes: exit interview, Gemma Cribb.
5. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v India: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 3
  Commentary on day three of the first Test between England and India, from Edgbaston.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v India: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 3
  Commentary on day three of the first Test between England and India, from Edgbaston.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—England v India: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 3
  Commentary on day three of the first Test between England and India, from Edgbaston.
2. 18:45
  Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/5A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/08/2018
  Disaster looms for Freddie.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Mezzo-Soprano Sarah Connolly, Inspire Season Commissions, The Producers at 50
  Opera star Sarah Connolly sings English songs.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 4, Episode 5
  5/5Amy takes a positive view of her eventful trip to Manchester and her first romance.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Barry Gardiner MP, Matt Goodwin, Germaine Greer, Priti Patel MP
  Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Mersea Centre on Mersea Island in Essex.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Think Again
  Michael Morpurgo argues it's time to think again over Brexit.
8. 21:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—30 July - 3 August 1918
  Allied forces arrive in northern Russia to support the White Army.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—The official winner of Zimbabwe's election, Emmerson Mnangagwa, calls for national unity
  Opposition MDC says they will challenge results in the courts.
10. 22:45
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler—10. Fury
  10/10Denise is furious, and Willa is forced to make a big decision.
11. 23:00
  Great Lives—Hanif Kureishi on David Bowie
  Hanif Kureishi nominates his friend David Bowie as his hero.(R)
12. 23:27
  The Untold—I Hope I Get It
  Will teenagers Mohammed and Jess both get into the National Youth Theatre?(R)
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Mel and Flossie - Having It All
  Admitting you can't cope is actually a strength.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—5. Nature
  5/5Charlotte Higgins explores our ancient fascination with mazes and labyrinths.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/08/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/08/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/08/2018
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  iPM—My son was too big to bury
  Our listener on the problems she faced after her son died suddenly. [email protected].

Saturday 4 August 2018