BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 1 October 2020

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre—Episode 3
  3/5Anne-Marie Duff reads the thrilling true story of spy, Ursula Kuczynski. By Ben Macintyre.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf MBE
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/10/20 - British Woodland Survey, coastal carbon capture and the UK-Norway fishing deal
  Are our woods and forests resilient enough for what the future holds?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Leach's Storm Petrel
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Leach's Storm-Petrel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/10/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:30
  Yesterday in Parliament—01/10/2020
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
3. 09:00
  In Our Time—Macbeth
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—01/10/2020 A Meditation on the Magnificat
  Molly Boot leads a meditation on the Magnificat.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jenni Murray says 'goodbye' after 33 years with the programme
  Jenni Murray says 'goodbye' to the programme after 33 years.
6. 10:45
  Broken English by Shelagh Stephenson—4. Fearing the Worst
  4/10With John back in England and her son Joe still missing, Anna begins to fear the worst.
7. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Leaving Lebanon
  Stories of leaving Lebanon, and ones from Chile, the Philippines, Australia and Germany.
8. 11:30
  The Art of Survival
  Stories of homelessness shared as an art project.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—01/10/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—9. Search For Slavkin
  9/10Gerty takes drastic steps to look for Slavkin.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Gerald Stratford; Furlough deadline; Taxi drivers
  The gardener who's become an online star for growing enormous carrots and cabbages.
4. 12:57
  Weather—01/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—01/10/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Episode 9: Gathering Storm
  9/12Leah Sottile explores the fallout of the Oklahoma City Bombing amongst America's far-right
7. 14:00
  The Archers—30/09/2020
  Lynda has a shocking suggestion
8. 14:15
  Behind Closed Doors—Series 3, Section
  2/3Barrister Rebecca Nyman represents Andrew - a client at a Mental Health Tribunal.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Buckinghamshire with Professor David Wilson
  Clare walks with criminologist David Wilson
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—InterAct Stroke Support
  Actor Bill Paterson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of InterAct Stroke Support.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Martin Amis
  Martin Amis talks to Elizabeth Day.
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—London Film Festival
  How to organise a festival during a pandemic.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Brian May's Cosmic Clouds 3-D; How fish move between waterbodies and Jim Al-Khalili's take on physics
  Brian May's 3-D nebulae; how fish move between lakes; Jim Al-Khalili's take on physics.
14. 17:00
  PM—01/10/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/10/2020 Restrictions for more parts of northern England
  A ban on people meeting other households inside is to be extended this Saturday.
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6A look back at a career in accounting.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/10/2020
  Fallon has a dilemma on her hands
4. 19:15
  Front Row—An extended interview with Graham Norton
  A special half hour Front Row with Graham Norton.
5. 19:45
  Broken English by Shelagh Stephenson—4. Fearing the Worst
  4/10With John back in England and her son Joe still missing, Anna begins to fear the worst.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Covid-19: are we still following the rules?
  To what extent are we following and understanding the guidance designed to keep us safe?
7. 20:30
  Anatomy of Guilt
  Helena Kennedy QC explores guilt as a legal, psychological and political idea.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Brian May's Cosmic Clouds 3-D; How fish move between waterbodies and Jim Al-Khalili's take on physics
  Brian May's 3-D nebulae; how fish move between lakes; Jim Al-Khalili's take on physics.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Macbeth
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—SNP MP facing calls to resign over covid breach
  Margaret Ferrier travelled from London to Scotland after testing positive
11. 22:45
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—9. Search For Slavkin
  9/10Gerty takes drastic steps to look for Slavkin.
12. 23:00
  The Skewer—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Jon Holmes's extraordinary Skewer returns to twist itself into these extraordinary times.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—01/10/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre—Episode 4
  4/5Anne-Marie Duff reads the incredible story of spy, Ursula Kuczynski. By Ben Macintyre.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf MBE
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/10/20 Farmers warn of labour shortages, seaweed for livestock feed, report says national parks should plant more trees
  Farming jobs are not deemed skilled enough to allow workers in from abroad.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Cattle Egret
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Cattle Egret.

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