BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 10 March 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—Autumnal Observations
  2/9David Attenborough reads J. A. Baker's nature writing classic about this avian predator
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/03/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with journalist Vishva Samani.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/03/2020
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
  Liz Bonnin presents the displaying raggiana bird-of-paradise from Papua New Guinea.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/03/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—10/03/2020
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
3. 09:00
  The Patch—Warrington
  The 'scourge' of the scrambler bikes in WA2 0.
4. 09:30
  New Storytellers—The Flapper
  The story of one family told through one object - a memorial to a much-missed matriarch.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—10/03/2020 A Sacred Gift
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Paul Mathole.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Digital sisterhood; Christina Lamb; Learning to swim
  Digital sisterhood; Christina Lamb; Learning to swim
7. 10:45
  The Leopard, by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa—The Leopard, Episode 7
  7/10Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's epic tale of politics and power, read by Alex Jennings.
8. 11:00
  The Cash for Ash Scandal
  Chris Page tells the inside story of Northern Ireland's botched green energy scheme.
9. 11:30
  Art of Now—Good Vibrations
  Comedian and actor Isy Suttie, seeking relaxation, explores the world of sound therapy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—10/03/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Call of the Wild, by Jack London—Episode 2
  2/5Buck gets his first taste of dragging a sled in the frozen wilds of Canada.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Finding an affordable place to live.
  How easy have you found getting somewhere affordable to live?
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—10/03/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Living National Treasures—2. Paper Marbler
  2/5Getting under the skin of artisan Victoria, a paper marbler, restoring antique books.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—09/03/2020
  One resident finds themselves in a desperate situation
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Brave Old World
  In a post eco-holocaust, totally green world, there are still glimmers of a decadent past.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 22, Call Me
  4/7Short documentaries that centre around a phone line presented by Josie Long.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Fate of the Falcons
  Meet the Naga people of India who have turned from headhunters to conservationists.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—An Enterprising Court
  A look inside the commercial court, one of the UK’s most successful invisible exports.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Henry Normal & Bobby Seagull
  Henry Normal and Bobby Seagull discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
13. 17:00
  PM—10/03/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/03/2020 Italy in Coronavirus lockdown
  Italy is at a standstill amid strict quarantine measures to contain Coronavirus.
2. 18:30
  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 5. Part the 0.83333
  5/6Thor vs Wowbagger in a fight-to-the-death, followed by cheesy nibbles and drinks.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/03/2020
  There’s bad news for Robert
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Misbehaviour, Marian Keyes, Mental health app, McCoy Tyner obituary
  Misbehaviour, Marian Keyes, Mental health app, McCoy Tyner obituary
5. 19:45
  The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—7. Bridging the Gap
  7/10From his mission on distant Oasis, Peter tries to reconnect with his wife Bea.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Extreme measures: Can extremists be de-radicalised?
  Can convicted extremists be de-radicalised?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Schizophrenia and blindness, Hester Poole, and Nicholas Saunderson
  Why does congenital blindness appear to be a barrier to schizophrenia?
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Coronavirus Special
  Saleyha Ahsan reports from her own emergency department about preparations for Coronavirus
9. 21:30
  New Weird Britain—Urban Hinterlands
  Music Journalist John Doran seeks out radical music in the urban hinterlands of Britain.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Coronavirus: Trump has urged people to remain calm
  President fends off criticism he's been too slow to tackle the outbreak
11. 22:45
  The Call of the Wild, by Jack London—Episode 2
  2/5Buck gets his first taste of dragging a sled in the frozen wilds of Canada.
12. 23:00
  Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Liam looks for love in all the wrong places as he tries to impress the ladies.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/03/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—Ploughing Season
  4/9It's late autumn and J.A. Baker and the peregrine come face to face.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/03/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/03/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with journalist Vishva Samani.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/03/20 - Wet weather, coronavirus and agricultural commodities, and lambing labour
  After months of intermittent rain, we catch up with progress in the fields.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
  Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle.

Wednesday 11 March 2020