BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 12 February 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/02/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  On Consolation by Michael Ignatieff—5. The Good Death
  5/5Hospice movement pioneer, Cicely Saunders puts consolation at the heart of her life's work
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/02/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/02/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/02/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald.
8. 05:45
  Witness History—A Polish Odyssey
  One girl's story of exile and soldiering during World War Two.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—12/02/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Walking in all weathers with nature writer Melissa Harrison.
  Clare Balding joins writer and walker Melissa Harrison for a walk on Dartmoor.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—12/02/22 Farming Today This Week: Pig crisis summit, livestock markets, Kingsclere Estates
  We report on pig farmers protesting about the thousands of pigs still stuck on farms.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—12/02/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/02/2022
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Naughty Boy
  Mary McCartney and the Inheritance Tracks of Clive Myrie.
8. 10:30
  Rewinder—Agatha Christie's Raspberry Jam
  Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—12/02/2022
  Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Paris Terrorism Attack Goes To Trial
  Victims of the 2015 Paris attacks and relatives of the dead witness the trial.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Cost of living squeeze for benefits and state pension
  Extra cost of living squeeze for people on state pension and benefits.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 7
  7/10Andy Zaltzman and the team are back in BBC's Radio Theatre for the first time in 2 years.
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/02/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—12/02/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Baroness Chapman, Lord Callanan, Baroness Grey-Thompson, Tonia Buxton
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from The Witham in Barnard Castle.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—12/02/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Sublime Seagrass
  Can underwater seagrass meadows make a comeback to reduce our carbon?
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—An Artificially Intelligent Guide to Love
  Experimental drama as a writer and an algorithm create an audio guide to love.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Marian Keyes, Donna McLean, Mansion Hunters
  Author Marian Keyes on revisiting a much-loved character in her new book Again, Rachel.
11. 17:00
  PM—12/02/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—The Price Shock
  Prices are rising - but are we heading into an unprecedented economic period?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/02/2022 President Biden holds Ukraine crisis talks with Russia
  The President has reiterated his commitment to diplomacy in a call with Vladimir Putin.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Greg James, Florence Odumosu, Labi Siffre, Giles Cooper, This is the Kit, Scottee, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Jimmy Carr
  Comedian Jimmy Carr provoked outrage after a joke about Roma victims of the Holocaust.
4. 19:15
  Desert Island Discs—Paul Costelloe, fashion designer
  Paul Costelloe, fashion designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—God Knows I'm Gay
  Rev Joel Love explores the relationship between the Anglican Church and LGBTQ+ Christians
6. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 3, Fatima
  6/8The arrival of Herod’s mother, Fatima, introduces a new player in the fight for power.
7. 21:45
  Enchanted Isle—Kow by Jo Clement
  2/5The myth of the Northumbrian Hedley Cow comes to life in a contemporary setting.
8. 22:00
  News—12/02/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Moral Maze—What's our moral responsibility to the future?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 35, Heat 7, 2022
  7/13The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
11. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Jo Clement
  Roger McGough's guest is Jo Clement, a Northumbrian poet of Romany heritage.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/02/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Athena's Cancel Culture—Episode 2
  2/4Comedian Athena Kugblenu looks at the cultural phenomenon of cancelling the famous.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Tallest Building in Wales by Craig Roberts
  Tale about a regular diner at the All Sky Cafe.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/02/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
  Bells on Sunday comes from Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Jimmy Carr
  Comedian Jimmy Carr provoked outrage after a joke about Roma victims of the Holocaust.

Sunday 13 February 2022