BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 2 March 2021

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure—Episode 1
  1/5Journalist Robert Penn’s account of his search for the perfect bread.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/03/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Beverley Humphreys
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/03/21: Trade and Agriculture Commission report, genetic editing burnt toast, plans for agricultural shows
  Could gene-editing make your burnt toast safer?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Eastern Orphean Warbler
  Liz Bonnin presents the eastern orphean warbler in an olive grove near Athens.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/03/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/03/2021
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
3. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Sarah Bridle on the carbon footprint of food
  Why did a rising star in the study of dark energy turn her attention to climate change?
4. 09:30
  One to One—Friendship: Sima Kotecha with Ella Risbridger
  The broadcaster hears what friendship means to cook and writer Ella Risbridger.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—The Teachings of Jesus - Rich and Poor
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Afghan women and the current peace talks
  Afghan women; Hugging; Older women actors; Paid bereavement leave.
7. 10:45
  Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic.
8. 11:00
  Club 18-30
  Marie Le Conte considers a generation with lives book-ended by two economic crises.
9. 11:30
  The Price of Song
  John Wilson investigates the value of the songs that provide the soundtracks to our lives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/03/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion
  7/10Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How will your business or workplace survive the lockdown?
  How will your business or workplace survive the lockdown?
5. 12:57
  Weather—02/03/2021
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 13:00
  World at One—02/03/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
7. 13:45
  Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Mighty Mouthparts
  Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—01/03/2021
  Harrison delivers some unexpected news.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Ventriloquist's Dummy
  Amanda Dalton's drama documentary on ventriloquism and the uncanny wisdom of the Gut.
10. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Motherhood
  Short documentaries about mothers and motherhood. Presented by Josie Long.
11. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—How to Halve Emissions by 2030
  We ask experts to imagine a world where we have halved global emissions by 2030
12. 16:00
  The Law Show—Civil Justice for Harry Dunn?
  The civil claim in the Anne Sacoolas case, and how is the pandemic affecting jury trials?
13. 16:30
  A Good Read—Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
  The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
14. 17:00
  PM—02/03/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/03/2021 Furlough scheme to be extended as part of the Budget
  The furlough scheme will be among business support extended in the Budget.
2. 18:30
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 4, Episode 1: If You Like A Lot Of Chocolate On Your Biscuit...
  1/6Hardacre’s ad agency returns for a new series. One problem - Rupert Hardacre is missing.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/03/2021
  There’s tension at Greenacres.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Anchoress; Your Honour; Stories That Get Us Through
  The Anchoress and her new album, Your Honour reviewed and Stories That Get Us Through.
5. 19:45
  Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Shipping’s Dirty Secret
  File on 4 lifts the lid on the dangerous and polluting world of international shipbreaking
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Testing your vision at home with Moorfield Eye Hospital's app; More tips from writers
  Testing your vision at home with Moorfield Eye Hospital's app; more tips from writers.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Human challenge trials, Chess & memory, Dementia misdiagnosed
  The challenge trial that infects people with coronavirus, and how games help the brain.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Sarah Bridle on the carbon footprint of food
  Why did a rising star in the study of dark energy turn her attention to climate change?
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—A special BBC report on China's Uighurs
  Investigation uncovers policy of moving Uighurs to factories far from home
11. 22:45
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—7. Confusion
  7/10Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard.
12. 23:00
  Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—180. Martian Sandwiches and Mob Weddings, with Nick Bryant
  Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by BBC New York Correspondent, Nick Bryant
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/03/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure—Episode 2
  2/5Egypt - where the Nile delta was once the grain store of the Roman world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/03/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Beverley Humphreys
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/03/21: Gene editing consultation, gene edited livestock, horse milk
  Campaigners question the way the public consultation on gene editing is being run.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Montserrat Oriole
  Liz Bonnin presents Montserrat oriole from the Caribbean island of Montserrat.

Wednesday 3 March 2021