BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 15 May 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Other Minds: The Octopus And The Evolution Of Intelligent Life by Peter Godfrey-Smith—Our Minds and Others
  5/5Philosopher and scuba-diver Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the intelligence of the octopus.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/05/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Richard Littledale.
8. 05:45
  Bodies—Episode 7: Leonardo - Drawing the body
  7/12Alice Roberts continues a time-travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—15/05/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Rhiane Fatinikun of Black Girls Hike in the Peak District
  Rhiane Fatinikun of Black Girls Hike puts Clare through her paces in the Peak District
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—15/05/21 - Farming Today This Week: Action Plan for Animal Welfare. ELMS trials, tackling rural loneliness
  We scrutinise the government's new "Action Plan for Animal Welfare".
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—15/05/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Russell Tovey
  Antiques expert Raj Bisram, Love Island’s Alex George, and nurse Monica Korpal.
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—Boudica
  Greg Jenner and his guests uncover what we know about the iconic warrior, Queen Boudica.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—15/05/2021
  Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster, with Ben Wright.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—A Spiral of Violence
  Conflict in Gaza and Israel; and stories from Brazil, Spain, Mexico and Italy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Difficulties claiming Personal Independence Payment benefit
  PIP assessments, pension sharing, Prudential woes and people receiving no state pension
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 5
  5/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
4. 12:57
  Weather—15/05/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—15/05/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Mims Davies MP, Stephen Kinnock MP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP, Niall Ferguson
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Covid May 2021 & Israeli Palestinian Conflict
  Are you worried about lifting the Covid lockdown?
8. 14:45
  One to One—Hair changes: Helen Mort & Niamh Kavanagh
  Poet Helen Mort talks to hair stylist Niamh Kavanagh about hair and personality.
9. 15:00
  Katie Hims - Opening Pandora's Box
  Who is Lulu? Writer Katie Hims goes in search of the fictional star.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Mona Eltahawy; Scarlett Moffatt; Female astronauts
  Mona Eltahawy; Scarlett Moffatt and Montana Brown; Female astronauts
11. 17:00
  PM—15/05/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—15/05/2021
  Nick Robinson talks to Rachel de Souza in a personal and political interview.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—15/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/05/2021 Doctors worried about easing of restrictions
  British Medical Association concerned about plans to ease covid restrictions in England
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Mary Beard, Ian Smith, Rakie Ayola, Le Gateau Chocolat, Glenn Tilbrook, Morcheeba, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Angela Rayner
  We profile the life and career of Angela Rayner MP, deputy leader of the Labour Party.
4. 19:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Jan Ravens
  4/6Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Green Spaces
  How spending time in nature could improve your immune system and reduce stress.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—A Spy in Every Embassy
  The Swiss spy machine company secretly owned by the CIA and German BND.
7. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 1, The Purge
  8/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
8. 21:45
  Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Scandinavia, Denmark: The Buddhist
  A dejected government worker decides to become a Buddhist. By Dorthe Nors.
9. 22:00
  News—15/05/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  The Reunion—Finding Richard III
  Kirsty Wark reunites key figures involved in the search for the famous medieval king.
11. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 10, 2021
  The contest of cryptic connections chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
12. 23:30
  Behind the Scenes—Michael Armitage
  British Kenyan painter Michael Armitage reveals his influences, inspiration and technique.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Empty Stages—My Palace
  2/3Short stories from the best writers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval three-spired Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Angela Rayner
  We profile the life and career of Angela Rayner MP, deputy leader of the Labour Party.

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