BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 31 March 2023

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/03/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 4 - Darwin, Huxley and scientific humanism.
  4/5Sarah Bakewell turns to Darwin's ground-breaking work and its contribution to humanism.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2023
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/03/2023
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/03/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/03/23 Trans-Pacific trade deal; "green day" policies; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet reshuffle; recycling shotgun cartridges
  Trans-Pacific trade deal; net zero plan; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet; recycling cartridges.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
  Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/03/2023
  Donald Trump is to be the first former US president to face criminal charges.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—31/03/2023
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Dara Ó Briain, comedian and television presenter
  Dara Ó Briain, comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—31/03/2023 Lent 6 Temptation – Trust in God
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Canon Ann Easter.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Performance poet Salena Godden, Taiwan's female president, Gambling, addiction, Narcissistic mother, Kelsie Grieg gamer.
  Performance poet and author Salena Godden discusses her new collection of poetry.
6. 11:00
  The Battle for Liberal Democracy—Justice
  Tom Fletcher examines how democracies can offer better opportunities than autocracies.
7. 11:30
  Ability—Series 4, Girlfriend with Benefits
  1/4Matt is worried that Anna is becoming more carer than girlfriend.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Cultural appropriation and Afro wigs
  Abba fans were asked not to wear Afro wigs over claims they are 'culturally insensitive'.
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/03/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—31/03/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Rental Health—Rental Health: Solutions, Singapore
  As the cost of rent continues to rise across the UK, Kirsty Lang looks for some solutions.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/03/2023
  Jim grills David for some key information, and why is Brian being so mysterious?
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?, 2. The Man Who Sold the World
  2/5Clara finds herself back amongst friends - or does she?
8. 14:45
  Understand—The Economy, 11. Pricing and Discounting
  How does pricing work, and when is a bargain really a bargain?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Attingham Park
  Kathy Clugston and the panel are at Attingham Park, Shropshire.
10. 15:45
  Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To—Cryptocurrency, How to Make Your Own Cryptocurrency
  In a last-ditch effort to get rich, comedian Sunil Patel creates his own cryptocurrency.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Paul O'Grady, Gordon Moore, Vera Selby, Simon Emmerson
  Matthew Bannister on an entertainer, a tech entrepreneur, a snooker player, a musician.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—31/03/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
13. 17:00
  PM—31/03/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/03/2023 Former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, cleared of using racist language
  But other ex-players are to face sanctions over language used at Yorkshire Cricket Club.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 62, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/03/2023
  Helen and Tom are at loggerheads, and Alice uncovers the truth.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 5, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams round off the series
  Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams add the final five tracks to the series
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Trudy Harrison MP, Jo Lappin MBE, Lisa Nandy MP, Tommy Sheppard MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Victory Hall in Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Insecurity
  Megan Nolan says she was an insecure teenager, and millennial adulthood is just as uneasy.
7. 21:00
  National Health Stories—Omnibus 2
  The series which traces decisive moments in the history of the NHS.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump lawyers say he'll surrender to court Tuesday
  Charges concern hush money payments to Stormy Daniels
9. 22:45
  How One Becomes Lonely—Episode 5
  5/5Archie is left reeling after a bitter bust-up with 'credence' over his friend's misogyny.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Trump Indicted
  He becomes the first ex-US president to be charged with a crime.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—31/03/2023
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/04/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 5 - Humanism is confronted by the rise of Fascism
  5/5Sarah Bakewell turns to humanism's response to the rise of fascism in the 20th century.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/04/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/04/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - Deliver Us from Evil
  Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.

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