BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 11 August 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Cut Out Girl, Episode 5
  5/5Lien reveals more about her marriage and faces the past.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/08/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/08/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Revd Dr Kirsty Thorpe, United Reformed minister.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Will my daughter fall behind at school?
  A listener on what losing funding could mean for her deaf daughter.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—11/08/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Purton Hulks
  Helen Mark discovers the fascinating world of the UK's largest ship's graveyard.(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Rivers
  What's being done to protect our rivers from pollution, overuse and climate change?
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/08/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—11/08/2018
  News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Mark-Anthony Turnage and Kim Wilde
  Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and the inheritance tracks of pop star Kim Wilde.
7. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v India: Second Test, Lord's - Day 3
  Commentary on the third day of the second Test between England and India, from Lord's.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v India: Second Test, Lord's - Day 3
  Commentary on the third day of the second Test between England and India, from Lord's.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—England v India: Second Test, Lord's - Day 3
  Commentary on the third day of the second Test between England and India, from Lord's.
2. 18:45
  Loose Ends—Julie Hesmondhalgh, Su Pollard, Jayde Adams, Gbolahan Obisesan, Tracyanne & Danny, Bala Baile, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Four Thought—Gardening, Roses and Cultural Identity
  Artist Zarah Hussain reflects on gardening, roses and cultural identity.(R)
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Under The Tree, Aristocrats, Michael Hughes, Big British Asian Summer, Sabrina
  Under The Tree, Aristocrats, Michael Hughes: Country, Big British Asian Summer, Sabrina.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The League of Extraordinary Housewives
  A history of the housewife since 1945, which explores her shifting power and politics.(R)
6. 21:00
  Tommies—2 June 1916
  Kenny Stokoe arrives at the front as part of Kitchener's new civilian army.(R)
7. 21:45
  In Therapy—Series 2, John 2
  6/10Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets John who has come to some conclusions.(R)
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—11/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  Across the Red Line—Series 2, Is 'Victim Culture' an Obstacle to Justice?
  Anne McElvoy, with Gabrielle Rifkind, invites two opposed figures to listen to each other.(R)
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 32, Heat 1, 2018
  Paul Gambaccini returns with the wide-ranging music quiz.(R)
11. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Wendy Cope
  Roger McGough and Wendy Cope present a selection of listeners' requests.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Strandline by Lucy Wood
  Alex Tregear reads a story by Lucy Wood, acclaimed author of Diving Belles.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/08/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St John the Evangelist, Sidcup, Kent
  Church bells from St John the Evangelist, Sidcup, Kent.
8. 05:45
  Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Samantha Kane
  Sam Kane reveals why she has changed gender three times in the last twenty years.(R)

Sunday 12 August 2018