BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 21 September 2019

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Orlando Figes - The Europeans—Episode 5
  The Viardots and Turgenev create an artistic haven in Baden-Baden.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/09/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/09/2019
  A reflection and prayer to start the day, with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—The P Word
  Richard Lynch-Smith argues that social workers need to better acknowledge poverty.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—21/09/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—LGBT+ Outdoor Adventures Group
  Clare is with a group of young LGBT+ ramblers walking to Chorlton Water Park nr Manchester
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: GM
  Charlotte Smith and guests discuss whether GM crops have a future in the UK.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/09/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—21/09/2019
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Gerald Scarfe
  GBBO contestant Liam Charles, podcaster Helen Zaltzman and folk singer Shirley Collins.
7. 10:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—John Cleese's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor, comedian, writer John Cleese in conversation with his heroes, brought back to life.
8. 11:00
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—20/09/2019
  Nick Robinson talks to Labour MP Stephen Kinnock about his background and beliefs.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Will Myanmar's Rohingya Return?
  Myanmar's government wants Rohingya refugees to return, but can it guarantee their safety?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/09/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Thousands of students forced to pay back overpayments
  Millions of pounds taken back by Student Loan Company for overpayments.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 100, Episode 4
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Andrew Maxwell
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/09/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—21/09/2019
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Minette Batters, David Davies MP, Lisa Nandy MP, Liz Saville Roberts MP
  Shaun Ley presents topical debate from Penglais School in Aberystwyth.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Climate change and the Queen in politics
  Climate change protests.
8. 14:30
  Bad Faith—Insha'Allah
  Acclaimed drama series by Peter Jukes starring Lenny Henry as Police Chaplain Jake Thorne.
9. 15:15
  One to One—Mourning – traditions in Judaism
  Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis discusses mourning with Euella Jackson.
10. 15:30
  Mary Portas: On Style—Tom Dixon on British design, Miss Jason in Liverpool, Fashion Revolution, Design Museums at 30
  Mary Portas: On Style - the new Radio 4 series where style meets substance.
11. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Shirley Ballas, Flexible working, Lesley Manville
  The magic of dance with Shirley Ballas and Curtis Prtichard. The reality of flexible work.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/09/2019
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
13. 17:30
  The Inquiry—Is rock music doomed?
  Bruce Springsteen is turning 70; rock’s gods are getting on. Who can replace them?
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—21/09/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/09/2019 Corbyn stops deputy being axed
  Labour abandons its vote to ditch Tom Watson's role
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Jason Isaacs, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Karla Crome, Cerys Matthews, Dizraeli, Vicente Garcia, Athena Kugblenu
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Gareth Thomas
  Mark Coles looks at the life of former rugby player Gareth Thomas.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—The Farewell, Quichotte, Antony Gormley, Reasons to Stay Alive, Nomad: In The Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
  Lulu Wang's Oscar-tipped film The Farewell reviewed
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Panorama Broke My School
  How a 1977 TV documentary about one London school helped change education policy.
6. 21:00
  Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 4
  4/10Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—21/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Across the Red Line—Series 4, Does identity politics cause more problems than it solves?
  Douglas Murray and Nesrine Malik debate, and ask each other about what drives their views.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 33, Heat 3, 2019
  3/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
10. 23:30
  Mother Tongue—Double Takes
  The globetrotting poetry series presented by poet Imtiaz Dharker.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Boyfriends by Bryan Washington
  Boyfriends is an original short story written for radio by US author Bryan Washington
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/09/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s in Curdridge, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s in Curdridge, Hampshire
8. 05:45
  Profile—Gareth Thomas
  Mark Coles looks at the life of former rugby player Gareth Thomas.

Sunday 22 September 2019