BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 3 October 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre—Episode 5
  5/5Anne-Marie Duff reads the incredible true story of spy, Ursula Kuczynski. By Ben Macintyre
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Teather
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone
  Ann Morgan commends the challenge of reading outside your comfort zone.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—03/10/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Buckinghamshire with Professor David Wilson
  Clare walks with criminologist David Wilson
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—03/10/20 - Farming Today This Week: Beef slaughter age, seaweed farming and spelt
  Should beef cattle be slaughtered younger to reduce emissions?
4. 06:57
  Weather—03/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—03/10/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 08:45
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/10/2020
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Shirley Ballas
  Actor Shaun Williamson on his love of quizzes; Dave Stewart shares his Inheritance Tracks.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 30, Home Economics: Episode 14
  2/7Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—03/10/2020
  Steve Richards and guests look back on the political week.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Mozambique: the birth of a new conflict
  Reports from northern Mozambique, Nagorno-Karabakh, Hong Kong, Germany and France.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/10/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—City's plan to end poverty in 10 years
  Phone subscription services, Edinburgh's plans to end poverty and Sharia investment funds.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 5
  5/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
4. 12:57
  Weather—03/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—03/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Vaughan Gething MS, Amanda Milling MP, Frances O'Grady, Camilla Tominey
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Covid and Rules. Asylum Seekers
  What should happen to the law makers who break the law?
8. 14:45
  One to One—Diversity Outdoors - Mya-Rose Craig talks to Zakiya Mckenzie
  Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl talks to Zakiya Mckenzie about increasing diversity outdoors.
9. 15:00
  Dangerous Visions—Shadowbahn
  The Twin Towers reappear in Dakota in 2021. Teenagers cross border guards to investigate.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour - Jenni Murray, the Story of Cherry Groce, Butterfly Conservation
  Jenni Murray, the story of Cherry Groce, butterfly conservation.
11. 17:00
  PM—03/10/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—03/10/2020
  Nick Robinson talks politics and personal roots with Green co-leader Siân Berry.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—03/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 03/10/2020
  Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Kae Tempest, Jim Moir, Magid Magid, Athena Kugblenu, Amythyst Kiah, Lack of Afro, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Chuck Feeney
  The billionaire who has given away his fortune. With Mark Coles.
4. 19:15
  My Dream Dinner Party—Jack Whitehall's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.
5. 19:45
  The Californian Century—Acts of Resistance
  7/10Stanley Tucci tells the story of Kathleen Cleaver, a key figure in the Black Panther Party
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Quebec Emergency
  Margaret Macmillan recalls the 1970 crisis when kidnappings threw Canada into turmoil.
7. 21:00
  Tracks—Series 3: Chimera, Episode Eight
  Part 8 of the conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Hattie Morahan.
8. 21:45
  Poem Stories—A Potion by Jacob Polley
  2/2Poet Jacob Polley unpacks one of his poems into an original short story.
9. 22:00
  News—03/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  The Spark—Chris Daw and the Abolition of Prisons
  Leading thinkers propose solutions to the structural problems of our age.
11. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Semi-final 2, 2020
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.
12. 23:30
  Contains Strong Language Live
  Luke Wright explores Barrow-in-Furness with the poets the town has inspired. Live from CSL
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A British History in Weather—4. Britain and the Sun
  4/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—A Borderline Interest by Derek Owusu
  An original short story for radio by the winner of the 2020 Desmond Elliott Prize.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—04/10/2020
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
9. 05:45
  Profile—Chuck Feeney
  The billionaire who has given away his fortune. With Mark Coles.

Sunday 4 October 2020