BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 26 August 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—New Challenges
  There are new challenges for Abi as Jacob's hospital discharge approaches.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2022
  Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/08/22 - Fertiliser, food prices, reviving a Scottish island
  Fertiliser and carbon dioxide, food prices, reviving farming on a Scottish island.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Flightless Cormorant
  Chris Packham presents the flightless cormorant adapted to its Galapagos world.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/08/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—London Occupy
  Kirsty Wark reunites some of those caught up in the anti-capitalist Occupy London protests(R)
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—26/08/2022 Faith in practice – Lead by example
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lyndall Bywater.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—DJ BB, DJ Ritu, Dame Esther Rantzen, Ros Whitehouse, Dr Caroline Boyd, Joy Porter, Dr Mariaelena Huambachano
  Older Women DJs on the UK’s club scene
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa Men’s Test Series - 2nd Test
  Test Match Special: England v South Africa. Commentary on the 2nd Test from Old Trafford.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa Men’s Test Series - 2nd Test
  Test Match Special: England v South Africa. Commentary on the 2nd Test from Old Trafford.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa Men’s Test Series - 2nd Test
  Test Match Special: England v South Africa. Commentary on the 2nd Test from Old Trafford.
2. 19:00
  The Archers—26/08/2022
  Is Ruairi ready for the honest truth?
3. 19:15
  Screenshot—Werner Herzog at 80
  Mark and Ellen explore the work, myth and legacy of Werner Herzog as he turns 80.
4. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Murdo Fraser MSP, Angela Haggerty, Anas Sarwar MSP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Barracks in Stirling.
5. 20:50
  A Point of View—When Everybody Is Somebody
  Will Self reflects on the merits of failure.
6. 21:00
  Torn—Ominbus 1
  Gus Casely-Hayford, director of V&A East, tells a human-centred history of fashion.
7. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Energy price cap to rise more than 80 per cent from October.
  Campaigners warn that households will be plunged into poverty
8. 22:45
  Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—5: Are We Ridiculous?
  5/10Faith and passion collide in this tender and shocking debut set during the Troubles.
9. 23:00
  Great Lives—Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Educationalist
  Sir John Timpson picks Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw.(R)
10. 23:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—David Baddiel's Dream Dinner Party
  Comedian and author David Baddiel in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—Days of Hope
  In Abi Morgan's memoir, summer seas point to new hope for her, Jacob & their two children.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/08/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—A Friendship
  Novelist Richard Owain Roberts shares a story about a friendship.(R)

Saturday 27 August 2022