BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 14 August 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Domestic Departures
  4/5A nostalgic celebration of summertime in twentieth century Britain.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/08/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/08/20 Rural tourism in the Lake District; A-level results; Farm theatres
  Caz Graham looks at the impact increased tourism is having in the Yorkshire Dales.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Water Rail
  Paul Brook on the water rail.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/08/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate
  Maria Balshaw, director of Tate, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—14/08/2020
  Christian reflection with Rev Fiona Bennett of Augustine United Reformed Church, Edinburgh
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Codebreaking Sisters, Food and Climate Change, How to Handle Conflict
  WW2 codebreaking sisters talk about how they served their country.
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—England v Pakistan. The Second Test from Southampton
  Test Match Special. England v Pakistan. Commentary on the Second Test from Southampton.
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Afternoon
1. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/08/2020 Thousands return to UK to beat France quarantine
  Thousands of Britons in France rush to get home before a two week quarantine takes effect
2. 18:30
  Summer Comedy Festival—Jayde Adams
  4/6Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Gloria Estefan, Pinocchio, Shane McCrae
  Gloria Estefan on her album Brazil305, a new film version of Pinocchio, poet Shane McCrae.
4. 19:45
  Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—5. A Greater Gift Than Gold
  5/5Can Si finally manage to let go of his late partner's memory?
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Nick Gibb MP, Bronwen Maddox, Conor McGinn MP, Alison Thewliss MP.
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The End of Progress?
  Will Self reflects on how the pandemic could affect our perception of human progress.
7. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Saudi Prince and the Pauper
  "No man, not even a prince, is above the law." How a Saudi prince was brought to justice.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Thousands of British holidaymakers in France dashing back to UK
  2 week quarantine comes into force tomorrow morning
9. 22:45
  And Other Stories: Katherine Mansfield—5: The Doll's House
  Hattie Morahan reads Katherine Mansfield's heartbreaking tale from 1922.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Frida Kahlo nominated by author Jessie Burton
  Artist Frida Kahlo is nominated by Jessie Burton. With Circe Henestrosa.
11. 23:30
  Art of Now—Hearing Architecture
  The story of blind architect Chris Downey, told in his own words.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Journeys Abroad
  5/5British summers are about to change forever with the arrival of the foreign holiday.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/08/2020
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—War on Two Wheels
  Lois Pryce argues that cycling needs to be uncool again.

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