BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 13 March 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—The Peregrine in Flight
  7/9J. A. Baker witnesses the magnificence of the peregrine in flight.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/03/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/03/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with journalist Vishva Samani.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/03/20 Coronavirus and food supplies; Welsh national forest; Environmental impact of sheep
  We find out about emergency plans for food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Turtle Dove
  Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments the lost call of the turtle dove.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/03/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Chris Riddell, illustrator, author and political cartoonist
  Chris Riddell, illustrator and author, shares the soundtrack of his life.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—13/03/2020
  An act of worship with the Rev Martin Ritchie, Minister of Greenbank Church in Edinburgh.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Why black women struggle to discuss sexual violence; Self-isolating as a family
  Why black women struggle to discuss sexual violence, and self-isolating as a family.
5. 10:45
  The Leopard, by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa—The Leopard, Episode 10
  10/10Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's epic tale of politics and power, read by Alex Jennings.
6. 11:00
  Forum Internum—Political Space
  3/3Exploring our right to freedom of thought in the digital age and the age of neuroscience.
7. 11:30
  Teatime—Episode 4
  4/4Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/03/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Call of the Wild, by Jack London—Episode 5
  5/5For the first time in his life, Buck experiences true love between dog and master.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Cash for Ash, Sleep and Big Televisions
  How do you sleep and what to do if have trouble dropping off.
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—13/03/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Living National Treasures—5. Oak Swill Basket Maker
  5/5Getting under the skin of artisan Owen, an oak swill basket maker.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—12/03/2020
  Emotions run high for Lilian
8. 14:15
  Body Horror—Episode 3
  3/3Transplant patient Caroline is at war with her new body and needs expert intervention.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Over Allotments, Cheshire
  Kathy Clugston and the team are visiting the Over Allotments in Cheshire.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—From Fact to Fiction: Lucky
  An original short story inspired by this week's news, written by Allan Radcliffe.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Max von Sydow, Professor Hannah Steinberg, Charles Portis
  Matthew Bannister on a diplomat, an actor, a psychopharmacologist, a writer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—13/03/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Nene and Adele – We just felt that connection
  An asylum seeker and the director of a charity talk about how they became firm friends.
14. 17:00
  PM—13/03/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/03/2020 Coronavirus causes swathes of sports and cultural events to be cancelled
  All professional football in the UK is postponed, as the impact of coronavirus extends.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 2
  2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/03/2020
  Philip receives some worrying information
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Kodo Drummers, Marina Lewycka, Arts affected by coronavirus
  Kodo drummers perform in studio. Plus novelist Marina Lewycka.
5. 19:45
  The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—10. Uncertain Future
  10/10Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover Five gravely ill in intensive care.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Hilary Benn, Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Professor Sian Griffith, Lord Lamont, Dr David Nabarro
  Chris Mason presents political debate from London Broadcasting House.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Empty-nesters and gangsters
  Adam Gopnik on his children leaving home and becoming an "empty nester".
8. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Asa Briggs: The Last Victorian Improver
  Tristram Hunt tracks the life's work of the historian and university founder Asa Briggs.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Global deaths from coronavirus pass 5000 mark
  World Health Organisation says Europe is now epicentre of outbreak
10. 22:45
  The Call of the Wild, by Jack London—Episode 5
  5/5For the first time in his life, Buck experiences true love between dog and master.
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Henry Normal & Bobby Seagull
  Henry Normal and Bobby Seagull discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/03/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Brendan and Brenda - The value of giving back
  Father and daughter they look back at the things that have shaped their lives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—A Bond Is Forged
  9/9It's springtime and J.A. Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/03/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/03/2020
  Reflection and prayer with Sister Geraldine Smyth OP
8. 05:45
  Curious Cases—Series 15, The Exotic Wormhole
  6/6What are wormholes and do they really exist?

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