BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 29 October 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—Snails
  4/5The novelist Patricia Highsmith’s life-long obsession with snails and slime.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/10/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/10/21 Farming and net zero. Grass. Anglo-French fishing row.
  Can farmers tackle climate change fast enough? Grass. Anglo-French fishing row.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Starling
  Musician Joe Acheson recalls recording starling to use in his work as Hidden Orchestra.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/10/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—29/10/2021
  Scallop wars, Facebook and COP26 - Sean Curran presents news from Westminster and beyond.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Michael Sandel, philosopher
  Michael Sandel, philosopher, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—29/10/2021
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Krish Kandiah.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Monica Lewinsky Revisited: A new generation learn about the political scandal of the 1990s
  Monica Lewinsky Revisited: A new generation learn about the political scandal of the 1990s
6. 11:00
  Green Inc—Carbon Omissions
  1/4Heydon Prowse unpacks the green rebranding of the oil and gas industry.
7. 11:30
  God Squad
  Members of a uni Christian soc realise that, unless they adapt, they haven’t got a prayer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart—Episode 5
  5/10By Keith Stuart. Laura investigates the cellar at Avon Lodge.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Covid Tests for Travel; School Uniforms; Returning to the Gym
  Are lateral flow tests the right tool for testing travellers?
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/10/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/10/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Arnold Schwarzenegger's favourite ways to save the planet
  Series fan Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his favourite green ideas with Tom Heap.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/10/2021
  Jolene attempts to do the right thing
8. 14:15
  Limelight—Harland: Series 1, 1. Tuesday
  1/5Welcome to Harland. New town shining bright. The screams are silent but the flame burns on
9. 14:45
  A History of Ghosts—8. The Spiritualists
  Kirsty Logan examines Spiritualism via the life of celebrated medium Florence Cook.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Water Forget-me-nots and Crumbly Compost
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts, chaired by Kathy Clugston.
11. 15:45
  Short Works—Slow Burn by Laura-Blaise McDowell
  A young woman decides it's time to move out of her parents' house.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Bernard Haitink (pictured), Victor Gregg, Ruthie Tompson, Paddy Moloney
  Matthew Bannister on a conductor, a soldier, an animator, and a piper.
13. 16:30
  Feedback—29/10/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
14. 17:00
  PM—29/10/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/10/2021 Campaigners welcome cut in cost of HRT treatment in England
  Repeat prescription costs of hormone replacement therapy to be significantly reduced.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 59, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
3. 19:00
  Four Thought—Socially Mobile?
  Michael Merrick challenges how we think about social mobility.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 1, Guests Soweto Kinch and Steven Devine celebrate the joys of the keyboard
  Cerys and Jeffrey add the next five tracks to their playlist.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Deben, Claire Fox, Richard Madeley, Melanie Onn
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Chatteris Parish Church, Cambridgeshire.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Car Hatred
  Will Self on motor-mania.
7. 21:00
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Four More Ideas to Save the World
  Four more cunning carbon-busting ideas.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—G20 meets in Rome ahead of COP
  UN Secretary General says "serious risk" Glasgow will not deliver positive results
9. 22:45
  The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart—Episode 5
  5/10By Keith Stuart. Laura investigates the cellar at Avon Lodge.
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood
  Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/10/2021
  Ministers promise to reduce the cost of prescriptions for the treatment of menopause.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—A Billion Years of Slime
  5/5The long history of slime on Earth and its future as our climate changes.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/10/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya.
8. 05:45
  Green Originals—Severn Cullis-Suzuki
  Reflections on modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, Severn Cullis-Suzuki.

Saturday 30 October 2021