BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 27 February 2019

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/02/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—War Doctor, Episode 2
  Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott on his experiences in war torn Afghanistan.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/02/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/02/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/02/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/02/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/02/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Sheep farmers and Brexit, Natural England chair hearing, upscaling a cow-calf dairy
  Looking at the potential Brexit effect for both upland and lowland sheep farmers.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Manx Shearwater
  How wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore became a launch pad for migrating birds on Skomer.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/02/2019
  News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/02/2019
  The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
3. 09:00
  Only Artists—Series 7, Tamara Rojo meets Josie Rourke
  The principal dancer of ENB, Tamara Rojo, meets theatre and film director Josie Rourke.
4. 09:30
  How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—Episode 4
  Timandra Harkness explores the best ways to disagree with other people - constructively.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—Loving the unloved
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Canon Ann Easter.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cook the Perfect... with Tom Kerridge, LGBTQ adoption, boys and eating disorders
  Chef Tom Kerridge talks about his fresh approach to cooking.
7. 10:41
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—A Song Flung up to Heaven, Episode 3
  3/5Maya’s ex appears and their love reignites, but a night out at the movies spells a change.
8. 10:55
  The Listening Project—A Question of Identity
  Mash and Jen on kids, culture and community.
9. 11:00
  From Sensuality to Puritanism: How Muslim Cultures turned Grey—The vibrancy of Islamic culture
  Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores the increasingly austere nature of Muslim culture and art.
10. 11:30
  Coaches
  Sitcom. Daisy and Drew are life coaches. Whatever your issue, they can help - maybe.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/02/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Golden Child by Claire Adam—3. Twins
  3/10Clyde reflects on a devastating label that would stay forever with his son.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Self-Help for Children, Junk Food Experiment, Road Rage
  A look at the growing number of self-help books written for children aged two to 18.
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/02/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—27/02/2019
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  The Secret History of a School—The Secret History of a School, Episode 3
  Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in Camberwell.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—26/02/2019
  Lily faces a difficult dilemma.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers, Moral Status and the Golden Boy
  The mother of a boy on a life support machine asks for Joe's help with a hard decision.(R)
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Late Payments
  If you are a small business, what happens when clients pay late or do not pay at all?
10. 15:30
  Inside Health—Home fetal heart monitoring, Deconditioning in hospital, Alcohol harm paradox, Pre-eclampsia feedback
  Regulation of home fetal heart monitors, deconditioning in hospital, alcohol harm paradox.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Skateboarding - Parkour
  Skateboarding and parkour: lifestyle sport in the hyper regulated city.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Commercial radio tunes out of local
  The UK's largest operator of commercial radio stations is axing many local shows
13. 17:00
  PM—27/02/2019
  PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/02/2019 Cohen Attacks Trump
  Donald Trump's former lawyer accuses the President of being a racist, conman and cheat.
2. 18:30
  Tudur Owen - Where on Earth is Anglesey?—Episode 1
  1/2Stand-up Tudur Owen puts Anglesey on the map.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/02/2019
  Things are looking up for Ed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Charlotte Rampling, Berlioz Anniversary, Leveret Perform Live
  Charlotte Rampling on her five decade career, including new film Hannah.
5. 19:45
  Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—A Song Flung up to Heaven, Episode 3
  3/5Maya’s ex appears and their love reignites, but a night out at the movies spells a change.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Disobedience
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  The New Age of Capitalism—Financialisation
  Could the booming finance industry could threaten the wider economy?(R)
8. 21:00
  Sliced Bread—Topical pain relief
  Greg foot and Olympic heptathlete Kelly Sotherton test a range of topical pain products.
9. 21:30
  Only Artists—Series 7, Tamara Rojo meets Josie Rourke
  The principal dancer of ENB, Tamara Rojo, meets theatre and film director Josie Rourke.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/02/2019
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
11. 22:45
  Golden Child by Claire Adam—3. Twins
  3/10Clyde reflects on a devastating label that would stay forever with his son.(R)
12. 23:00
  Life on Egg—Series 2, Hold
  4/6Prison Governor Harry calls customer services and is put on hold - but for how long?
13. 23:15
  Terry Alderton: More Crazy Now—Who's Dr Vet?
  3/4More delightful comedy nonsense from the mind of Terry Alderton.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/02/2019
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/02/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—War Doctor, Episode 3
  Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott confronts danger in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/02/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/02/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Jenny Wigley
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Sheep meat self-sufficiency; self-shearing flocks; private investment in Scotland's environment; Dartmoor rangers.
  Could the UK ever be self-sufficient when it comes to sheep meat?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Great Spotted Woodpecker
  Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines enjoys great spotted woodpeckers.(R)

Thursday 28 February 2019