BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 6 March 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 1, Get a Job
  1/4Comedian Tom Mayhew heads to the Jobcentre Plus to meet his advisor, Carol.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Soft Boiled Eggs by Jane Fraser
  Love, marriage and eggs. Sharon Morgan reads an original story by Welsh writer Jane Fraser
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/03/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Jens Stoltenberg
  Nato secretary general tasked with preventing a third world war.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—06/03/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Knights in Shining Armour
  Tom Robinson reflects upon our yearning to be rescued.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Toad
  Ugly, poisonous, warty Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the Toad. From 2016
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—06/03/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Russian Orthodox response to Putin; Ukraine's Chief Rabbi in exile; The Christian radio station broadcasting defiantly from Kyiv
  Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Play Action International
  Dr Lavan Baskaran makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Play Action International.
8. 07:57
  Weather—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—06/03/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Passion for Hospitality
  Dr Krish Kandiah launches a Lent series from Bath Abbey.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Return of the Bomb
  Will Self argues that the threat of a nuclear apocalypse has never really gone away.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black-necked Grebe
  David Attenborough presents the black-necked grebe.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—06/03/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—06/03/2022
  Rex puts down some roots while Chris plays detective.
15. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Oti Mabuse, dancer
  Oti Mabuse, dancer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
16. 11:45
  Letter from Ukraine—The day the world changed
  1/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov reflects on the tumultuous events of the last few days.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 2
  2/6Sue Perkins presents a new series of the Radio 4's longest running panel show.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Ukraine: War in the breadbasket of the world
  Dan Saladino looks at the war in Ukraine through the lens of food and farming.
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—06/03/2022
  Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Archbishop Interviews—Tony Blair
  Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about what they believe.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Unseasonal Flowers and Leaves with Power
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Visitor
  9/10In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—White Debt (Part 2)
  Thomas Harding explores the Demerara rebellion and the legacy of Britain's role in slavery
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Sarah Moss
  Sarah Moss answers listener questions about her novel The Tidal Zone.
11. 16:30
  Egypt's New Capital
  Jonathan Glancey reports on Egypt’s mega-project to build a brand new Cairo in the desert.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Paedophile Preacher
  Paedophile preacher still free to offend.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Jens Stoltenberg
  Nato secretary general tasked with preventing a third world war.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—06/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/03/2022 Heavy bombardment north of Kyiv
  Families trying to flee caught in the line of fire. Evacuation from Mariupol fails again.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Pat Nevin
  Pat Nevin picks the best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/03/2022
  There’s mortifying news for Tracy
4. 19:15
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Shoplifter Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle front-fastening bras, conspiracy theories and a shoplifting mother.
5. 19:45
  Bright Lights, Dead City—Episode 9. The Cheap Seats
  9/10Filming continues inside the football stadium, overseen by the local residents.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Troop and Casualty Numbers in Ukraine
  How reliable are the figures coming out of the conflict in Ukraine?
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Sonny Ramadhin (pictured), Sister Catherine Wybourne, Captain Raymond Savage, Anna Karen
  Matthew Bannister on a cricketer, a nun, a soldier and an actor
8. 21:00
  Money Box—How to stop investing in Russia
  Disinvesting in Russia, funeral plan concerns, energy standing charges and an £8,000 bill.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Play Action International
  Dr Lavan Baskaran makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Play Action International.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The case for public service reform
  Chris Naylor asks if there's a better way to deliver public services.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—06/03/2022
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Curious Cases—Series 19, Surprising Symmetries
  We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Knights in Shining Armour
  Tom Robinson reflects upon our yearning to be rescued.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Wireless Nights—Series 7, Bat Night
  Jarvis Cocker explores the human condition after dark, and goes in search of bats
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/03/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/03/2022
  A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/03/22 - Welsh port facilities, the NI Protocol and sheep's milk vodka
  Will UK ports and EU food suppliers be ready for new import checks in July?
10. 05:56
  Weather—07/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Herring Gull
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull.

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