BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 7 April 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/04/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Crowning of Everest—Scoop of the Century
  The race down the mountain to deliver the news to London.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2023
  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—07/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/04/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/04/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/04/23 - The UK National Willow Collection
  Sarah Swadling visits the UK's National Willow Collection.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Joe Harkness on the skylark
  Joe Harkness on the skylark.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/04/2023
  Police in Northern Ireland warn dissident republicans could provoke street violence.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—British Runners of the 1980s
  The record-breaking great British runners of the 1980s are reunited.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—07/04/2023 Holy Week Power and Glory - Good Friday / An eternal kingdom?
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Bishop John Inge.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Lionesses win Finalissima, Good Friday Agreement, Tanya Sarne, Windrush, Angie Thomas
  Women working to continue peace 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement was signed.
5. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—Trump's Legal Woes
  How serious are Donald Trump's legal battles and what are the political implications?
6. 11:30
  Ability—Series 4, Mi Casa Su Casa
  2/4Matt and Anna jet off for a romantic weekend - with Bob and Jess somehow in tow.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
2. 12:04
  Archive on 4—What Kind of Scotland?
  Allan Little recalls the impact of a radical drama on Scottish society and politics.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/04/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/04/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Assume Nothing: The Shankill Gold Rush—(Long, long) After the Gold Rush
  Where has the gold gone?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/04/2023
  Chelsea takes the shortcut to revenge.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?, 3. Liberty Flights
  3/5Mrs Boone is proving to be a model patient.
8. 14:45
  Understand—The Economy, 12. Credit
  What is credit and how do we use it?
9. 15:00
  Good Friday Meditation
  The Wounded Surgeon. A meditation on the healing hands of the Crucified Christ.
10. 15:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Swap Out Sugar
  Why swapping out sugar for fruit can boost your mood, memory and may even reduce cravings
11. 15:45
  Short Works—Cottingley Flitter by Jess Kidd
  A new story by Jess Kidd about memory, mortality and magic. Read by Sian Thomas.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Nigel Lawson, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, Ken Buchanan, Mary Rayner
  Matthew Bannister on a politician, a musician, a boxer and a writer.
13. 16:30
  Feedback—07/04/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
14. 17:00
  PM—07/04/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/04/2023 SNP Auditors Resign
  The firm that audits the SNP's finances has resigned amid a police investigation
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 62, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/04/2023
  It’s not a Good Friday for one Ambridge resident.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—The Long Good Friday
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate the British gangster film.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Inaya Folarin Iman, Emily Thornberry MP, Laura Trott MP, Munira Wilson MP
  Ben Wright presents political debate from Sands End Arts and Community Centre, Fulham.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Wisdom of Judgement
  Sara Wheeler says writing a biography has proved a reminder not to judge people.
7. 21:00
  The Day When God Is Dead
  The little-known story of the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
8. 21:30
  Faith on the Move
  A journey with the chaplains who support travellers on Britain’s rail network.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Escalating violence between Israel and Palestinians
  2 British-Israeli sisters shot dead in occupied West Bank
10. 22:45
  Magpie by Elizabeth Day—Episode 5 - Kate's story
  5/10Held hostage by Marisa, Kate pieces together the events that have led to this moment.
11. 23:00
  Americast—Trump On Trial
  The former president pleads not guilty to criminal charges.
12. 23:30
  Limelight—Siege, Episode 5
  5/5You've seen the news, the blogs, and the pics. Now the hostages tell the inside story.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/04/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Crowning of Everest—The Crowning Glory
  News of the conquest of Everest reaches London on Coronation Day.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2023
  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—08/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/04/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/04/2023
  Spiritual reflection with Bishop David Chillingworth of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - The Power and the Glory
  Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.

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