BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 4 October 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News—04/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—I Don't Believe in Being Lost
  Broadcaster Anita Rani explores the significance of being lost, physically and spiritually
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Burbot
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with a flabby, sour-faced fresh water fish.
4. 06:57
  Weather—04/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—04/10/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Church Bucket List; Survivors Redress Scheme; Jewish Time Capsule
  Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Vision Aid Overseas
  Dancer Oti Mabuse makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Vision Aid Overseas
8. 07:57
  Weather—04/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—04/10/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Song of the Prophets
  Marking Black History Month with Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, CEO of Christian Aid.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Pro-Mask Movement
  Bernardine Evaristo on why wearing a mask these days is the least we can do.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Galapagos Mockingbird
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents a bird which intrigued Darwin, the Galapagos mockingbird.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—04/10/2020
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—04/10/2020
  Alice reaches out for support and Lynda has a shocking suggestion
15. 10:55
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Grey Heron
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the grey heron
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Samantha Morton, actor
  Samantha Morton, actor, shares the soundtrack to her life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  The Rise and Fall of the Antique—5. Retromania
  Travis looks at the impact of the internet and the rise of "vintage" wares.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/10/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Dr Eugenia Cheng, Ian Hislop and Josh Widdicombe.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Taking the Biscuit: How a long-life ration became the quintessential British comfort food
  Sheila Dillon considers how the humble biscuit's become a beloved British institution.
4. 12:57
  Weather—04/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—04/10/2020
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—04/10/2020
  Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Episode Twenty-Seven
  The gardening panel show hosted by Kathy Clugston with horticultural experts.
8. 14:45
  Living National Treasures—5. Oak Swill Basket Maker
  5/5Getting under the skin of artisan Owen, an oak swill basket maker.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Elegies, Part 1. Milton's Lycidas
  1/2Poet Michael Symmons Roberts's adaptation of Milton's Lycidas and Tennyson's In Memoriam
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Joseph O'Connor - Star of the Sea
  Joseph O'Connor talks to James Naughtie about Star of the Sea
11. 16:30
  My Muse—Series 2, Lynne Truss on Joni Mitchell
  Journalist and author Lynne Truss on why Joni Mitchell is her Muse.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Fit for football
  MPs and supporters call for an overhaul of the way English football is governed
13. 17:40
  Profile—Chuck Feeney
  The billionaire who has given away his fortune. With Mark Coles.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—04/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/10/2020 The prime minister warns that coronavirus could make it a tough winter
  "Tough winter" warning from the Prime Minister over coronavirus
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—John Waite
  The best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 10
  10/15Heawood has 48 hours to crack the case.
4. 19:15
  Dot—Series 2, Trees
  4/4Dot and the gals are tasked with a top secret mission in the countryside.
5. 19:45
  The Hotel—3: The Build
  Maxine Peake continues Daisy Johnson's series of ghost stories set in a hotel on the Fens.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—'Record' Covid cases, Trump on the death count, and ant pheromones
  Case counts in perspective, a suspect stat from the US, and life lessons from insects.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Juliette Greco, Bob Gore, Dame Georgina Mace, Jiri Menzel
  Julian Worricker on a singer, an inventor, an ecologist and a film director.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—City's plan to end poverty in 10 years
  Phone subscription services, Edinburgh's plans to end poverty and Sharia investment funds.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Vision Aid Overseas
  Dancer Oti Mabuse makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Vision Aid Overseas
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Is the Internet Broken?
  Is the infrastructure of the internet up to scratch?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—04/10/2020
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—London Film Festival
  How to organise a festival during a pandemic.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—I Don't Believe in Being Lost
  Broadcaster Anita Rani explores the significance of being lost, physically and spiritually
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Cars
  Cars: How do cars transmit our identities behind the wheel?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—04/10/2020
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Teather
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/10/20 Public money for public goods, Finnich Glen
  We look into the future of British agriculture after the EU's Common Agricultural Policy.
10. 05:56
  Weather—05/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Swainson's Hawk
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the North American Swainson's hawk.

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