BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 19 February 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/02/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Treeline by Ben Rawlence—5: Greenland
  5/5An unflinching account of what the North's moving treeline will mean for life on earth.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/02/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/02/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/02/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Luigi Gioia.
8. 05:45
  Witness History—Baby Fae and the baboon's heart
  In 1984 doctors tried to save a baby girl's life by giving her a heart transplant.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—19/02/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—To the World's End, north Wales
  Clare walks with two very different characters in the Eglwyseg Valley, Denbighshire.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—19/02/22 Farming Today This Week: Storms, sea eagles and bees or beets
  The row in Dorset about farmers, eagles and policing, plus other news from this week.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—19/02/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Rose Matafeo
  Actor Nathaniel Hall and the Inheritance Tracks of Annie Nightingale.
7. 10:30
  Rewinder—Tea and Telepathy
  Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—What do drones mean for the future of warfare?
  Drones are transforming the way wars are fought but should we be worried about it?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Return of the Chagos Islanders
  Fifty years after their removal, a group go back to visit the land they once called home.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Saving face-to-face debt advice
  Face-to-face debt advice, online subscription frauds & no price cap for home heating oil.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 8
  8/10Andy Zaltzman and the team look at the situation in Ukraine, troubled princes and storms.
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/02/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—19/02/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Robert Buckland MP, Jeanette Winterson, Darren Jones MP, Olivia Utley
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—19/02/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Educating and Empowering Girls
  How does ensuring girls get a full education help fight climate change?
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Cardboard Citizens: every person wandering
  Imagine your story told through all the worst moments in your life.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Mina Smallman, Workplace Fertility Officers, Covid Jabs for kids, Suffragist Lydia Becker
  Mina Smallman, mum of murdered sisters Bibaa and Nicole on Cressida Dick’s resignation.
11. 17:00
  PM—19/02/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Alcohol-free drinks
  Why is the market for low alcohol beers and spirits booming?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/02/2022 Shock of Ukraine invasion would echo around the world, Boris Johnson says
  Boris Johnson told leaders they should not "underestimate the gravity of this moment".
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Monica Dolan, Isis Davis, C.K. McDonnell, Tim Key, Anaïs Mitchell, K.O.G, George Egg, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Ben Wallace
  The defence secretary and former soldier tasked with handling the Ukraine crisis.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Max Richter
  German-born British composer Max Richter on his cultural and musical influences.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Self on Sebald
  20 years after his death, Will Self pieces together the life and work of writer WG Sebald.
6. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 3, Hostage of Fortune
  7/8After the failed coup, Fatima is set on revenge for her murdered son.
7. 21:45
  Enchanted Isle—The Healer by Molly Aitken
  3/5The last two inhabitants on an island receive a visit from a strange woman.
8. 22:00
  News—19/02/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Moral Maze—How do we make a longer life a moral one?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 35, Heat 8, 2022
  8/13The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
11. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Matt Harvey
  Devon poet Matt Harvey delves into the listener requests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/02/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Athena's Cancel Culture—Episode 3
  3/4Comedian Athena Kugblenu looks at the cultural phenomenon of cancelling the famous.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Fern Case by Alys Conran
  A 19th century botanist and a present-day teenager in Snowdonia.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/02/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/02/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Holy Trinity in Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from Holy Trinity in Stratford Upon Avon Warwickshire
9. 05:45
  Profile—Ben Wallace
  The defence secretary and former soldier tasked with handling the Ukraine crisis.

Sunday 20 February 2022