BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 30 September 2019

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Am I Too Old to Drive?
  Julia Langdon explores the issues around the regulation of elderly drivers.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/09/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/09/2019
  With George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/09/19 Tory Conference; environmental land management; Brexit
  Environment Minister says Agriculture Bill lives on; farm wildlife; Brexit countdown.
10. 05:56
  Weather—30/09/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Diver
  Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/09/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Where is power now?
  Andrew Marr with Steve Richards, Ruth Kinna, Catherine Haddon and Eleanor Rhode.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—30/09/2019 Michael and his Angels
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Marika Rose.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Courtney Act, Jordan Stephens and Dan Bell discuss 'Toxic Masculinity'
  What is toxic masculinity? Author Dr Sharon Blackie; Judith Gough, UK ambassador
5. 10:45
  Cry Babies—Series 1, 1. Preg/Not Preg
  1/5Frank and funny drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
6. 11:00
  Muslim Pride
  Sayeeda Warsi examines the many shades of grey around Islam and same-sex attraction.
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Christopher Eccleston, Louis Theroux, Sh!t Theatre, Squeeze, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—30/09/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Testaments—Episode 11
  Margaret Atwood’s much-anticipated sequel to her dystopian classic, The Handmaid’s Tale.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Coral, Gap years, Airbnb
  A worker at Coral tells us what it's like to work in a high street bookie.
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/09/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/09/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  The Art of Innovation—Plants on Paper
  Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on capturing and publishing images of the botanical world
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/09/2019
  Ian begins to have doubts
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Call of the Rewild
  A rich businessman announces plans to re-introduce wolves to his Highland estate.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 33, Heat 5, 2019
  5/13The wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Food Additives, Part 2: The Debate
  Sheila Dillon and an expert panel discuss the role of food additives in our everyday lives
11. 16:00
  Kapow!
  Cathy FitzGerald visits the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company.
12. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 20, Science of Dreaming
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince have a sleepy look at the science of dreaming.
13. 17:00
  PM—30/09/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—30/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/09/2019 National Living Wage Rise Promised
  Sajid Javid promises National Living Wage rise
2. 18:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jessica Fostekew, Dr Shini Somara and Linda Agran.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/09/2019
  The Grundy’s have a screw loose
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Helen Mirren, Joker, Rona Munro
  Helen Mirren on playing Catherine the Great in a new TV miniseries.
5. 19:45
  Cry Babies—Series 1, 1. Preg/Not Preg
  1/5Frank and funny drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
6. 20:00
  Generation Z and the Art of Self-Maintenance
  The first digital generation is self-taught. Huddersfield Gen Z-ers tell us their stories.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Whiteness
  Do white people need to think more about their race?
8. 21:00
  The Science of Addiction
  Sally Marlow turns to science to find out why so many people in Britain are addicted.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Where is power now?
  Andrew Marr with Steve Richards, Ruth Kinna, Catherine Haddon and Eleanor Rhode.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—China marks the 70th anniversary of the start of Communist rule
  Hong Kong authorities braced for more unrest on the streets
11. 22:45
  The Testaments—Episode 11
  Margaret Atwood’s much-anticipated sequel to her dystopian classic, The Handmaid’s Tale.
12. 23:00
  Have You Heard George's Podcast?—Chapter 1, Listen Closer
  The Poet muses on the interplay between crime and music in his community.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—30/09/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Margaret Thatcher: Herself Alone—Episode 1
  The third volume in Charles Moore's definitive biography of Margaret Thatcher.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/10/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/10/2019
  With George Craig, a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/10/19: Scottish fishing after Brexit, Young farmer in Shropshire, Farming and mental health
  Kevin Keane reports from Peterhead Fish Market to see if the industry is ready for Brexit.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fulmar
  Kate Humble presents the fulmar.

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