BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 31 August 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/08/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fatwa—2. Revolutions
  Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power - and the decision to publish The Satanic Verses.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/08/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/08/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/08/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/08/22 Badger TB Vaccination; Small Abattoir shuts, Right to Roam
  How vaccinating badgers for TB is being used to tackle the disease in cattle.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Swainson's Hawk
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the North American Swainson's hawk.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/08/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Energy prices, excess deaths and Wales v England in counting
  Is there an easy way to cut soaring energy bills?
3. 09:30
  One Dish—Soda bread with Briony May Williams
  From Granky to gluten - Andi Oliver and Briony explore baking nostalgia and soda science.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—31/08/2022 Reconciliation and Unity – Reconciling Humanity with one another
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Marika Rose.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Friends Forever, Fangirls, Period justice and flood victims, Energy crisis and use of public facilities
  We begin a new series on female friendship and explore if fan girls can change the world.
6. 11:00
  Who Are the '22?
  David Cannadine tells the story of the origins of the 1922 Committee.(R)
7. 11:30
  Princess—Georgia Toffolo on Grace Kelly
  TV presenter Georgia Toffolo and expert Gemma Godfrey explore Grace Kelly’s legacy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Food Basics Price-check; Dating Apps Anniversary; City v Country Life
  Food prices rise at the highest rate since 2008.
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/08/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—31/08/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Miniskirt
  8/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/08/2022
  Three’s not a crowd for Ben.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Quartet for the End of Time
  A string quartet discover that they can stop time. Written by Emma Hooper.(R)
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Your energy bill questions answered
  A panel of experts answer calls on the cost of energy.
9. 15:30
  Pandemic 1918—Episode 3 - The long-term impact
  3/3Virologist Professor John Oxford charts the spread and impact of the 1918-19 flu pandemic.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Culture and Privilege
  Culture and privilege: are the cultural and creative industries meritocratic?
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Podcasting the News
  How Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis swapped the BBC for Global.
12. 17:00
  PM—31/08/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/08/2022 Leaders React to Gorbachev Death
  World leaders reflect on the life and death of Mikhail Gorbachev
2. 18:30
  The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022—Episode 1
  1/2Radio 4 presents the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees in this two part gala.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/08/2022
  Can Josh and Beth be friends?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Joyce Carol Oates, The comeback of Jungle, RIOPY
  Joyce Carol Oates, RIOPY, the return of jungle
5. 20:00
  The Exchange—Adoption
  Two strangers meet to share a common experience and their differences. They bring a gift.
6. 20:45
  Witness History—The Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr
  In December 1963, the 19-year-old son of Frank Sinatra was kidnapped for a ransom.
7. 21:00
  Made of Stronger Stuff—Knees
  Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken continue their journey around the human body.(R)
8. 21:30
  The Media Show—Podcasting the News
  How Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis swapped the BBC for Global.(R)
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Russia halts gas supplies through major pipeline to Europe
  Moscow blames western sanctions for technical problems at Nord Stream One
10. 22:45
  Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—8: Did You Not Hear?
  8/10Faith and politics collide in this tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles.
11. 23:00
  Misguided Meditations—Episode 4 - The Enchanted Wood
  A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
12. 23:15
  Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Alison Spittle
  Jayde Adams and guest Alison Spittle dive into the feisty world of community apps.
13. 23:30
  The Secrets of Storytelling—Real and Imagined Worlds
  James Runcie and Kamila Shamsie explore how writers transport us to faraway places.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/09/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fatwa—3. It’s Not Easy to Burn a Book
  British Muslims protest against the publication of The Satanic Verses.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/09/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/09/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/09/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/09/2022: Welfare labelling, Lateral flow TB test, Wildflower meadows
  The government promises to move on with plans to introduce mandatory welfare labelling.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
  Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops.(R)

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