BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 29 October 2022

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/10/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - What Next?
  5/5Selected essays on climate change and doing the seemingly impossible.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/10/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/10/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/10/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Mark Clavier.
8. 05:45
  One to One—The Beat of Change: Faranak Amidi and Dr Martha Newson
  The World Service's Faranak Amidi talks to anthropologist of rave Dr Martha Newson.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—29/10/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—The Plock
  Helen Mark hears about plans to regenerate a community parkland close to the Skye Bridge.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—29/10/2022: Farming Today This Week: New Environment Secretary, shellfish, pollution, bird flu, nuts, seeds and pumpkins
  ELMS is safe says new environment secretary Therese Coffey.
4. 06:57
  Weather—29/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—29/10/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—29/10/2022
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Nick Grimshaw
  Katriona O'Sullivan on going from dinner lady to lecturer and Bez from the Happy Mondays.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 38, Coventry
  4/6Jay Rayner and the team travel to Coventry for this week's food show.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—29/10/2022
  The Spectator's Isabel Hardman reviews the week in Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's Eastern Frontline
  A visit to an army unit in Donbas where winter is approaching and conditions grow perilous
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Broadband and the costs of being disabled
  Regulator calls for broadband providers to 'think carefully' about increasing prices.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/10/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—29/10/2022
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Dame Angela Eagle MP, Helen Morgan MP, Adam Price MS, Sam Rowlands MS
  Ben Wright presents political debate and discussion from FSC Rhyd-y-creuau, Betws-y-Coed.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—29/10/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—New Nuclear
  Can new forms of nuclear power help in the fight against climate change?
9. 15:00
  The Tomb—Episode 2
  2/2The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb triggers a global media frenzy.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Climate activist Vanessa Nakate, Rogue landlords, Deepfake porn, Goth fashion, Childcare in the UK
  Vanessa Nakate on what she wants to hear from world leaders ahead of the COP27 summit.
11. 17:00
  PM—29/10/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Angela Rayner Deputy Leader One
  Nick Robinson talks to Labour's deputy leader, Angela Rayner.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—29/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/10/2022 Russia Suspends Participation in Grain Deal
  Russia suspends participation in grain deal after "massive drone attack" on fleet.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Dawn O'Porter, Connor Allen, Ian Moore, Nikesh Patel, Eva Lazarus, Rachael Dadd, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Nicola Benedetti
  The classical violinist taking on her biggest gig yet – director of the Edinburgh Festival
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Florence Pugh
  Actor Florence Pugh talks to John Wilson about her career and formative influences.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Our Archive Century, Breaking News
  1/3A celebration of the stories, style and insights of the BBC archives.
6. 21:00
  No Place But the Water—Part 2
  Linda Marshall Griffiths' drama series set in a flooded future world.
7. 21:45
  Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, The Limit
  Carpet fitter Jack's obsessions threaten to get the better of him.
8. 22:00
  News—29/10/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Behind the Crime—Khamran
  Two forensic psychologists interview Khamran about his life and the crimes he committed.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Semi-final 1, 2022
  The prestigious general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
11. 23:30
  Reading the Air
  Writer Chris Yates looks to the skies in search of the wintering hen harrier.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/10/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bhopal—1. A Friend Dies
  The story of Rajkumar Keswani, the man who foretold the world's worst industrial accident.
3. 00:30
  The Poet and the Echo—Dawn
  Mara Menzies' exploration of power is inspired by Gladys Casely-Hayford's poem.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/10/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.

Sunday 30 October 2022