BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 8 April 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—08/04/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Saving Our Wild Spaces
  In a new series, Helen Mark speaks to some of the people who volunteer in conservation.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—08/04/23 Farming Today This Week: Government plan for water; Red Tractor; pigs; eggs and trade deal; Dartmoor camping; skylarks
  New plan for water, Red Tractor, pigs, eggs, Dartmoor camping, skylarks and blackbirds.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/04/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—08/04/2023
  Government says there won't be pay talks with junior doctors unless they call off strike.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Anna Ryder Richardson, Peter Brathwaite, Lee Skeet, Sophie Raworth
  Designer and broadcaster, Anna Ryder Richardson, on leaving fame behind for a wild life.
7. 10:00
  Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Thomasina Miers: Oaxaca, Mexico
  Thomasina Miers tempts Shaun with the culinary delights of her favourite Mexican state.
8. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The History of Ice Cream
  Greg Jenner and his guests get the inside scoop on The History of Ice Cream.
9. 11:00
  The Day When God Is Dead
  The little-known story of the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Escape from North Korea
  The story of Songmi Park's escape from North Korea and how she reunited with her mother.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
2. 12:04
  Money Box—How to grow an entrepreneur
  Felicity Hannah explores what it takes to set up a business at a young age.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 62, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/04/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—08/04/2023
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  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.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—08/04/2023
  Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
8. 14:45
  A Chip off the Old Block
  A former footballer is writing a book about his life, but things don’t quite go to plan.
9. 15:00
  An Evening of Music and Other Lessons
  A special concert of words and music hosted by renowned author Ian McEwan.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Climate justice activist Mikaela Loach, DJ kavita Varu, 'Stevenage Woman'
  The climate justice activist Mikaela Loach on her activism and reframing the crisis.
11. 17:00
  PM—08/04/2023
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Google Glass
  Big ideas which promised consumers so much but ended up...Toast. This week - Google Glass
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/04/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/04/2023 Nicola Sturgeon Speaks After Husband's Arrest
  Nicola Sturgeon vows to "fully cooperate" with police investigating the SNP’s finances.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Christopher Biggins, Sian Brooke, Lemar, Arthur Parkinson, Billy Valentine, Romeo Stodart, Anneka Rice
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Alvin Bragg
  The New York prosecutor bringing criminal charges against Donald Trump.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Martin Parr
  Photographer Martin Parr on the formative influences that inspired his own creativity.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The British Bhangra Explosion
  Anita Rani delves into the archives to tell the story of the British bhangra explosion.
6. 21:00
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 4, 28/06/2018
  Toby Jones stars as the corrupt MP Joseph Olinska - about to be knighted for his services.
7. 21:45
  Short Works—Cottingley Flitter by Jess Kidd
  A new story by Jess Kidd about memory, mortality and magic. Read by Sian Thomas.
8. 22:00
  News—08/04/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Screenshot—The Long Good Friday
  Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate the British gangster film.
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 36, The Final, 2023
  13/13Paul Gambaccini asks the questions in the grand final of the wide-ranging music quiz
11. 23:30
  Uncanny—Series 2, Case 1: The Boy in Room 3
  Every night 19-year-old Marie hears a phantom boy crying. What is the secret to Room 3?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/04/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bambi: The True Story
  Christopher Frayling visits Vienna to uncover Bambi's forgotten roots as a brutal parable.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2023
  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—09/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/04/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Eye, Suffolk.
  Bells on Sunday comes the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Eye, Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Alvin Bragg
  The New York prosecutor bringing criminal charges against Donald Trump.

Sunday 9 April 2023