BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 4 August 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
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].
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—04/08/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—The First Lundy Marathon
  David Lindo visits Lundy in north Devon for the island's very first half marathon race.(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week - 04/08/2018: On Farm Production
  First British Charcuterie Awards from Countryfile Live in the grounds of Blenheim Palace.
4. 06:57
  Weather—04/08/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—04/08/2018
  News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Shaun Keaveny with Rylan Clark-Neal
  Rylan Clark-Neal, Boccia paralympian David Smith, Vegan football club owner Dale Vince.
7. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v India: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 4
  Commentary on day four of the first Test between England and India, from Edgbaston.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v India: First Test, Edgbaston - Day 4
  Commentary on day four of the first Test between England and India, from Edgbaston.
3. 13:00
  News—04/08/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
4. 13:10
  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.(R)
5. 14:00
  Any Answers?—04/08/2018
  Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
6. 14:30
  HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, Part 2
  2/2As the Martians advance Robert begins to lose his reason.(R)
7. 15:30
  Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island—Series 3, Silver City
  Laura Barton samples musical life in Silver City - Aberdeen.(R)
8. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Gemma Arterton, Female Imam, Spare Rib recipes
  Gemma Arterton talks about The Escape, Spare Rib recipes, Female Imam Sherin Khankan.
9. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
10. 17:30
  iPM—My son was too big to bury
  Our listener on the problems she faced after her son died suddenly. [email protected].(R)
11. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/08/2018 Cuts cause concern for children's services
  The Government is being urged to ensure vulnerable children are protected, despite cuts.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Janis Ian, Jake Shears, Siobhan McSweeney, Tyrone Huntley, Tasmina Perry, Scottee, Nikki Bedi
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Four Thought—Dreams of Public Resting Spaces
  Theatre maker Raquel Meseguer has a vision for public resting spaces.(R)
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Sicilian Ghost Story, Othello, Succession, Art in Weimar Germany, Andrew McMillan
  Sicilian Ghost Story, Othello, HBO's Succession, Art in Weimar Germany, Andrew McMillan.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy
  Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.
6. 21:00
  Tommies—11 November 1915
  La Gorgue. Second Lieutenant Mickey Bliss finds himself in two meetings.(R)
7. 21:45
  In Therapy—Series 2, John 1
  5/10Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets retired railway worker and union man John.(R)
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—04/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  Across the Red Line—Series 2, Is English Nationalism Toxic?
  Anne McElvoy, with Gabrielle Rifkind, invites two opposed figures to listen to each other.(R)
10. 23:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, Brunel University
  6/6Students from Brunel University take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.(R)
11. 23:30
  Poetry Please—John Cooper Clarke
  Roger McGough and John Cooper Clarke present a selection of listeners' requests.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Beans
  By Jan Carson. A magical story about family, poverty and a bottomless can of baked beans.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/08/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/08/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire
  Church bells from St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Gisela Stuart
  Gisela Stuart reveals why she changed her mind on the EU and led the campaign for Brexit.(R)

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