BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 12 January 2019

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—We Are Displaced, Marie Claire's story
  Marie Claire flees war in the Congo, but Zambia proves far from a safe haven.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/01/2019
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard
8. 05:45
  iPM—Why won't anyone rent to our daughter?
  Two listeners on how landlords turned them away
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—12/01/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—A Year in Roald Dahl Country
  Great Missenden is Roald Dahl country. Helen Mark discovers the writers love of nature.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Rural Development
  Charlotte Smith explored the challenges and opportunities of rural development.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—12/01/2019
  News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament.
6. 08:51
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/01/2019
  Mark D'Arcy reports as MPs continue their debate on the prime minister's Brexit deal.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Dame Kelly Holmes, Rick Wakeman's Inheritance Tracks
  Bodyguard Jacquie Davis and vicar and stand-up the Reverend Ravi Holy.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 23, Swindon
  Jay Rayner and the panel are in Swindon.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—12/01/2019
  Sam Coates of The Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster this week.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—#SaveRahaf: Last night a retweet saved my life
  Rahaf al-Qunun may be safe but her experience is part of something much bigger.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/01/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Rare victory for bank fraud victim
  As two banks refund a customer defrauded of all her cash, will other victims benefit too?
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 98, Episode 3
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—12/01/2019
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, James Brokenshire MP, Dominic Lawson, Amanda Mukwashi
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Henfield Hall in West Sussex.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—12/01/2019
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Riot Girls—Riot Days (Part 1)
  The story of Russian protest group Pussy Riot, by Maria Alyokhina. Dramatised by EV Crowe
9. 15:30
  Behind the Scenes—Marianela Nunez at Covent Garden
  Argentinian dancer Marianela Nunez shares her life behind the scenes at the Royal Ballet
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Annie Mac, Colette, Finding Love on the Dance Floor
  Annie Mac on the women we should listen to in 2019. Discovering Colette. Dance and romance
11. 17:00
  PM—12/01/2019
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  iPM—Why won't anyone rent to our daughter?
  Two listeners on how landlords turned them away(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/01/2019 Probation officers back government plan to scrap short jail sentences
  Prison reform groups warn more resources needed to make all sentences at least six months
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Tim Roth, Rose Matafeo, Mark Bonnar, Ahir Shah, Zara McFarlane, Marker Starling, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Nancy Pelosi
  Mark Coles looks at the most powerful woman in American politics.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Pinter at The Pinter, Stan and Ollie, Eric Vuillard, Whistler and Nature, Guitar Drum and Bass
  Pinter, Stan and Ollie, Eric Vuillard, Whistler and Nature, Guitar Drum and Bass
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Chemists' Dirty Secret
  The weapons of war born in the laboratory.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—Graeae's Amy Dorrit, Graeae's Amy Dorrit (Episode 2)
  Iconic Dickensian heroine fights her way out of poverty in 21st century Britain.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—12/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  We Need to Talk About Death—Series 3, My Dying Wishes
  Joan Bakewell explores how to ensure your wishes at the end of your life are respected.(R)
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 2, 2019
  Radio's most fiendish quiz, with cryptic questions on unpredictable fields of knowledge(R)
10. 23:30
  Conversations on a Bench—Derby - Sophie Sparham
  A poem by Sophie Sparham echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench in Derby.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Grey Lady
  An original short work for radio. The Grey Lady by Aminatta Forna.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter and St Paul in Courteenhall, Northamptonshire
  Bells on Sunday from St Peter and St Paul in Courteenhall, Northamptonshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Nancy Pelosi
  Mark Coles looks at the most powerful woman in American politics.(R)

Sunday 13 January 2019