BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 1 October 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/10/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Captain's Apprentice by Caroline Davison—The Captain's Apprentice Is Revisited
  5/5Ralph Vaughan Williams reappraises The Captain's Apprentice when disaster strikes.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/10/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/10/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/10/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—From Bradford with Love
  Bradford-born writer Amit Dhand on how people in his city can lead the way on integration.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—01/10/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Halifax Hikers
  Clare meets the Halifax Hikers, who walk together twice a week for fitness and wellbeing.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—01/10/22 Farming Today This Week: Reaction to Defra's "rapid review" of farm policy
  Will the government return to paying money per hectare instead of for environmental goals?
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—01/10/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Craig David
  Susannah Constantine, Sandy Nairne, City Girl in Nature and Jamie Oliver's ITs.
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The Tang Dynasty
  Greg Jenner takes us back to medieval China to explore the Tang Dynasty.
8. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Flight from Russia
  Thousands of Russians are crossing the border into Georgia to escape Putin's conscription.
9. 11:30
  Money Box—Energy special: Llandudno live
  As energy bills rise, we're heading to north Wales for a cost of living special.
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Afternoon
1. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 3
  3/6Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
2. 12:57
  Weather—01/10/2022
  The latest weather forecast
3. 13:00
  News and Weather—01/10/2022
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
4. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Stephen Flynn MP, Dame Arlene Foster, Ranil Jayawardena MP, James Murray MP
  Jonny Dymond presents political debate and discussion from Ringwood School in Hampshire.
5. 14:00
  Any Answers?—01/10/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
6. 14:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Eat Better for the Planet
  How to improve mass catering for the planet
7. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Spice
  Verbatim drama taking us into the chaotic world of synthetic drugs. With strong language.
8. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Hilary Mantel’s writings on endometriosis, women in politics, nursing, family whatsapp, the orgasm gap
  The late Hilary Mantel's writing on chronic pain and illness that inspired so many.
9. 17:00
  PM—01/10/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
10. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Kit Malthouse One
  Nick Robinson talks to the new education secretary, Kit Malthouse.
11. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
12. 17:57
  Weather—01/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/10/2022 Russia retreats from key town in eastern Ukraine
  Troops in Lyman had been surrounded by Ukrainian forces as war continues
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Anthony Horowitz, Melissa Thompson, James Yorkston, Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit, GoGo Penguin, Lissie, Arthur Smith
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Mark Fullbrook
  The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Glenda Jackson
  Actor Glenda Jackson reveals the influences that inspired her work on stage and screen.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Kate Bush: The Power of Strange Things
  NPR music journalist Ann Powers pays tribute to the inspirational talent of Kate Bush.
6. 21:00
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 3, Episode 8
  8/10Joseph (Toby Jones) is desperate to get back to work and save his building development.
7. 21:45
  Joe Smith and His Waxworks—The Waxy-way
  3/3Joe describes the execution of King Charles I, typically not letting truth inhibit drama.
8. 22:00
  News—01/10/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 15, How can I give my child a healthy relationship with food?
  3/4Anjula Mutanda helps one parent deal with one big parenting question.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 9, 2022
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.
11. 23:30
  I See You: Poetry, Porn and Me
  Poet Helen Mort reflects on being the object of deepfake pornography.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/10/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Living with the Gods—Living with No Gods
  Neil MacGregor on societies who banished religion, from revolutionary France to the USSR.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Last Time by Rebecca Watson
  A powerful new story for radio by the author of 2021 breakthrough novel, little scratch
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/10/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/10/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Nicolas Parish Church, Witham in Essex.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Nicolas Parish Church, Witham in Essex.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Mark Fullbrook
  The little-known political consultant taking on the role of No. 10's chief of staff.

Sunday 2 October 2022