BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 26 March 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  One Two Three Four - The Beatles In Time by Craig Brown—4. The Word
  4/5Lyrics with hidden meanings, the benefits of hiding in plain sight.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/03/2021
  Reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/01/21 Problems with pork exports to China and Europe, Pandemic impact on milk and venison.
  Problems with pork exports to China and Europe; Pandemic's affect on dairy and venison.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Thrush Nightingale
  Brett Westwood presents the thrush nightingale.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/03/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—26/03/2021
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Maggie O'Farrell, writer
  Maggie O'Farrell, writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—Jesus Is Attacked - For Forgiving Sins
  Christian worship led by the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Equal pay judgement. Birth partners attending scans. Bangladesh at 50.
  Equal pay judgement. Birth partners attending scans. Bangladesh at 50.
6. 10:45
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—5. Rumpus
  5/10There is a rumpus at the farm. Anders' relationship with his children deepens.
7. 11:00
  Conspiracies: The Secret Knowledge—The Secret Knowledge
  3/6Phil Tinline continues his series exploring what conspiracy stories tell us about power.
8. 11:30
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, Leo and the Bump in the Night
  A day of momentous events and surprising revelations in Leo’s Edinburgh home.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/03/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  White Fang by Jack London—Episode 5
  5/5White Fang has found some peace and contentment. But Weedon must return to California.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Gift Card Scams, Audio Cook Books, Remote Tech in the NHS
  Peter White trials a new audio baking guide, that gives you the method as you bake.
5. 12:57
  Weather—26/03/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—26/03/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond
7. 13:45
  Outsiders—Troopers Hill by Michael Malay
  5/5Writers on how lockdown has changed their relationship with the nature on their doorstep.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—25/03/2021
  Reality bites for Alice and Chris.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Performer - part 2/2
  Theatre-mad Matthew ponders his father's mysterious disappearance.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT From The Archives: Edibles Special
  The team look through the archive for an edibles edition of the show.
11. 15:45
  An American Fridge by Mick Herron
  A luxury apartment with a top-of-the-range kitchen tempts a man towards a new life.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Nawal El Saadawi (pictured), Brigadier Jack Thomas, President John Magufuli, Ion Mihai Pacepa
  Matthew Bannister on a feminist writer, a soldier, a president and a spy.
13. 16:30
  Feedback—26/03/2021
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
14. 17:00
  PM—26/03/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/03/2021 Alex Salmond launches a new political party
  The former First Minister says Alba will contest the upcoming Holyrood elections.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 5
  5/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Tina Turner and Demi Lovato documentaries, author Dean Koontz, poet Marvin Thompson, artists on the high street
  New films about Tina Turner and Demi Lovato reviewed.
4. 19:45
  The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 10
  10/15Heawood has 48 hours to crack the case.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Robert Buckland QC MP, Madeline Grant, Fiona Hyslop, Jo Stevens MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Is that Miss or Mrs Wheeler?
  Sara Wheeler argues that the Mrs-Miss distinction has no place in contemporary Britain.
7. 21:00
  Intrigue—Mayday Omnibus, Episode 2
  2/3When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—9 British citizens sanctioned by China
  Boris Johnson "stands firmly" with the 9 - including five Conservative MPs
9. 22:45
  White Fang by Jack London—Episode 5
  5/5White Fang has found some peace and contentment. But Weedon must return to California.
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
  The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—26/03/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  One Two Three Four - The Beatles In Time by Craig Brown—5. Strawberry Fields Forever
  5/5The Beatles hair became a trademark. Locks of it are still available to buy, at a price.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/03/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Dr. Joel Edwards
8. 05:45
  Profile—Pascal Soriot
  AstraZeneca's CEO faces scrutiny as his company's vaccine comes under fire.

Saturday 27 March 2021