BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 7 August 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Oak Papers by James Canton—Episode 4
  4/5James Canton explores the history and symbolic power of oak trees.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/08/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Reverend Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/08/20 - The great greening debate, Organic harvest moon
  The government is doing away with greening rules for farmers in England.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Swan
  Michael Morpurgo's paean to the beautiful, mysterious swan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/08/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Steve Backshall, explorer
  Steve Backshall, explorer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—07/08/2020 Peace and justice in the world
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Andrew Graystone.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Standing Up For Your Mate, Victoria Cilliers, Black Businesswomen
  The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—England v Pakistan. The First Test from Old Trafford.
  Test match special. England v Pakistan. Commentary on the first Test from Old Trafford.
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Evening
1. 19:30
  Front Row—Es Devlin, Drama by postcard, Ali Smith's Summer, photographer Alys Tomlinson
  Es Devlin on her artwork marking the 75th anniversary of Nagasaki and Hiroshima
2. 19:45
  Whodunnits—Bloody Eisteddfod, 5. What Future?
  5/5Preoccupied with solving the crime - Daf's future hangs in the balance.
3. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Tan Dhesi MP, Soumaya Keynes, Tim Montgomerie, Theresa Villiers MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.
4. 20:50
  A Point of View—Gender in the Blender
  Bernardine Evaristo reflects on changing attitudes to gender.
5. 21:00
  How They Made Us Doubt Everything—Omnibus. Part 2
  From climate change to smoking and cancer, this is the story of how to manufacture doubt
6. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UN aid agencies warn Lebanon faces humanitarian crisis
  Hezbollah denies any responsibility for Tuesday’s explosion
7. 22:45
  Actress by Anne Enright—Episode 10: Endings
  10/10The final part of Anne Enright's new novel about fame, sex and dark truths.
8. 23:00
  Great Lives—Mussolini
  Benito Mussolini, founder of fascism and ruler of Italy 1922-1943
9. 23:30
  The Learning Revolution—Learning
  3/3Alex Beard imagines a world without the school as we know it. Episode 3: Learning
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Oak Papers by James Canton—Episode 5
  5/5James Canton explores the history and symbolic power of oak trees.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/08/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—The Power of Mentoring
  Reggie Nelson believes in the importance for young people to find a mentor.

Saturday 8 August 2020