BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 7 September 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/09/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Surveillance
  Surveillance - how we are both watchers, as well as the watched.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Tavistock Parish Church
  Bells on Sunday comes from Tavistock Parish Church.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/09/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/09/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/09/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/09/20 Fishing Brexit negotiations, snipe, automation in agriculture
  We hear from British and EU fishing representatives on Brexit negotiations.
10. 05:56
  Weather—07/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/09/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Meritocracy and inequality
  Michael Sandel, Elif Shafak and David Goodhart with Amol Rajan
3. 09:45
  The Why Factor—What Makes us Want to Wear T-Shirts?
  Mike Williams asks why these simple garments are so appealing
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Botox, Covid-19 and pregnancy, Tidying and decluttering, Debora Harding
  Exploring the effects of Covid on women, including those who are pregnant.
5. 10:45
  Prostrate—Episode 1
  1/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
6. 11:00
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Julie
  Julie asks if lockdown has affected her children's future.
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Jane Birkin, Billy Ocean, James Dean Bradfield, James Acaster, Suzanne Vega, Athena Kugblenu, 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—07/09/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—6. Father's New Home
  6/10Giovanna visits her father in his new home
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Wedding Bereavement; Covid and House Sharing; Gardening Magazines
  The family struggling to get a refund for a wedding, after the bride sadly passed away.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—07/09/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  From the Mayflower to the Moon (and Back Again)—Lewis and Clark's expedition out west
  6/10Joe Queenan's alternative history of the United States
7. 14:00
  Trust—Series 1 – 1. W.A.L.T.
  Drama series about a school academy in Salford, starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.
8. 14:45
  Museum of Lost Objects—Looted Sumerian Seal, Baghdad
  In search of a Sumerian goddess, and the pillaging of Iraq's most important museum
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2020
  The general knowledge quiz for the prestigious title of Brain of Britain.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—A different kind of S.W.A.T team: Food in Lockdown
  Romy Gill and Sheila Dillon hear how volunteers provided free food to all during lockdown.
11. 16:00
  My Dream Dinner Party—Jack Whitehall's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—The Mayflower
  Ernie Rea takes a look at the Mayflower story.
13. 17:00
  PM—07/09/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/09/2020 Government defends post Brexit trade law
  Ministers say proposed new law won't rewrite Withdrawal deal
2. 18:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/09/2020
  Tracy finds herself in an awkward predicament.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Benjamin Grosvenor performs for Front Row
  Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, Venice Film Festival, Understanding artworks.
5. 19:45
  Prostrate—Episode 1
  1/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
6. 20:00
  A Short History of Solitude—Episode Two: Stepping Out
  2/3Thomas Dixon explores the surprising history of being alone.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—South Africa Moonshine
  The price of going ‘dry’ during the pandemic.
8. 21:00
  My City in Lockdown
  Dr Fozia Hayat investigates attitudes to localised lockdowns in Bradford.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Meritocracy and inequality
  Michael Sandel, Elif Shafak and David Goodhart with Amol Rajan
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—EU "dismay" at suggestions UK could override Withdrawal Agreement
  Downing Street insists new law on trade within UK won't "rip up" Brexit deal
11. 22:45
  The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—6. Father's New Home
  6/10Giovanna visits her father in his new home
12. 23:00
  Pause the Plié
  Tatum Swithenbank explores the meaning of creativity after a life changing diagnosis.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/09/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/09/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Ramble Book by Adam Buxton—Episode 1
  1/5Comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton takes a look back at his life.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/09/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/09/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/09/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with The Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/09/20 - The Badger Cull, automated fruit grading, Eu trade negotiations
  The badger cull is getting bigger.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Laughing Kookaburra
  Sir David Attenborough presents Australia's laughing kookaburra.

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