BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 8 May 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 5
  5/5The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/05/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph.
8. 05:45
  Bodies—Episode 6: Irreconcilable Opposites - The Medieval Body
  6/12Alice Roberts continues a time-travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—08/05/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Cressida Cowell in West Sussex
  The best-selling author Cressida Cowell takes Clare for a nostalgic walk in West Sussex.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—08/05/21 Farming Today This Week
  The UK potato mountain, the EU’s latest move on gene editing, and a weeding robot.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—08/05/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Raymond Blanc
  Writer and former trawlerwoman Kathryn Heyman, broadcaster Yasser and actor Joseph Marcell
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 32, Home Economics: Episode 32
  Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—08/05/2021
  Steve Richards presents a live election programme.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—India's Pandemic Politics
  Veteran reporter Mark Tully traces the BJP's Covid response.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Is new guidance on selling high rise flats fit for purpose?
  Problems for flat owners, cheap broadband, two factor authentication and auto-enrolment.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 4
  4/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/05/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—08/05/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Dame Margaret Beckett MP, Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, Bronwen Maddox, Sebastian Payne
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Local Elections & Working from Home
  Local Elections. What could Labour have done differently?
8. 14:45
  Drama on 4—Politics, Philosophy and Economics
  Just why has PPE procurement become such a fraught issue for the government?
9. 15:30
  Life On Hold
  Personal stories from people fighting for access to mental health support during lockdown.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Tracey Emin; Susan Rogers, Prince's sound engineer; Panic attacks
  Tracey Emin on her latest exhibition; Susan Rogers on working with Prince; Panic attacks
11. 17:00
  PM—08/05/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—08/05/2021
  Nick Robinson talks Len McCluskey in a personal and political interview.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/05/2021 SNP heads for historic fourth win in Scottish parliamentary elections
  The Scottish National Party is poised to govern again, but without an overall majority
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Graham Norton, Susannah Fielding, Kathryn Williams, Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, Madness, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Narendra Modi
  Can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi survive his country's current coronavirus wave?
4. 19:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Olly Mann
  3/6Rufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Intelligent Exercises
  How strength exercises could boost your brain power and cut your risk of heart disease.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—What’s Going On Now?
  Emeli Sande marks the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's classic album What's Going On.
7. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 1, A Tale of Two Cities
  7/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
8. 21:45
  Death and Taxis—Episode 4
  4/4Andy Warhol's acclaimed diaries brought to life in four short dramas by Sean Grundy.
9. 22:00
  News—08/05/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  The Reunion—Madness
  Kirsty Wark is joined by members of the band Madness.
11. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 9, 2021
  The contest of cryptic connections between teams from around the UK, with Tom Sutcliffe.
12. 23:30
  Behind the Scenes—Max Richter
  Matthew Sweet is invited to consider the music and method of composer Max Richter.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Empty Stages—Put My Name in Lights
  1/3An elderly actress is due to make her West End comeback, but the pandemic prevents that.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Narendra Modi
  Can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi survive his country's current coronavirus wave?

Sunday 9 May 2021