BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 2 September 2021

LW Schedule

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Morning
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—3. We Want a Writer
  3/5Morecambe and Wise are in New York.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/09/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/09/21 - Trade and Agriculture Commission, picker shortage and hop breeding
  Where is the new Trade and Agriculture Commission?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on Pink-footed Geese
  Andy Clements is captivated by the excited chatter of pink-footed geese.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/09/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Citizens of Somewhere—Stoke-on-Trent
  People in Stoke-on-Trent talk to John Harris about their lives and how they see the future
3. 09:30
  Questions Answered—Anthony
  4/5Stories of the people behind the calls at the heart of Any Questions and Any Answers.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/09/2021 Living Faith – Moments of Calm
  A Bible reading, prayer and music led by Reverend Dr Isabelle Hamley.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Fran Lebowitz, Parent Blame, Heiresses
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
6. 10:25
  Test Match Special—England v India - 4th Test from Kia Oval
  TEST MATCH SPECIAL: England v India. Commentary on the Fourth Test from the Oval.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  The Archers—02/09/2021
  Lilian and Justin become more ambitious
2. 19:15
  Front Row—Quentin Tarantino
  Quentin Tarantino discusses his debut novel.
3. 19:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Sir Alec Douglas-Home's Matchsticks
  4/5David Cannadine explores Sir Alec Douglas-Home's matchbox economics.
4. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—The Afghan Refugee Crisis
  How will the world deal with Afghan refugees?
5. 20:30
  X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story—3. Planet B
  What led to Musk’s obsession with existential catastrophism and colonising Mars?
6. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Rugby and the brain
  New clues on how tackles and knocks impact the brains of professional rugby players.
7. 21:30
  Citizens of Somewhere—Stoke-on-Trent
  People in Stoke-on-Trent talk to John Harris about their lives and how they see the future
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—More than 20 dead in New York flash floods
  Remnants of Hurricane Ida bring record-breaking rainfall
9. 22:45
  News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 9
  9/109/10. In 1945, a young girl is found hiding under the back seat of the school bus.
10. 23:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Featuring Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.
11. 23:30
  Mastertapes—Series 2, Richard Thompson (B-Side)
  6/10The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album Rumor and Sigh.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—4. Mr Preview and Company
  4/5Morecambe and Wise perform the most memorable sketch of their lives.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/09/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/09/21 Farm food waste, BBC Food and Farming Awards' Farming for the Future category, seed breeding
  Farmers could increase their profits by 20% by getting to grips with food waste.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Curlew
  Mark Cocker on the evocative song of a curlew floating over the Derbyshire moorlands.

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