BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 9 August 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/08/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Restless Republic - Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay—Episode 2
  2/5The Cheshire lawyer, John Bradshaw, is unexpectedly famous, and powerful
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/08/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/08/23 Barn conversions for housing and a conservation scientist's vision for 2050
  The government consults on barn conversions not needing planning permission in some areas.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—John McPherson on the Hooded Crow
  Wildlife photographer John McPherson recalls the hooded crow for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/08/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Politically—Reflections: Series 1, Valerie Amos
  2/4Baroness Amos talks to James Naughtie about a career on the front line of world affairs.
3. 09:30
  Living on the Edge—Cardiff Bay
  Richard King visits Cardiff Bay with Roma Taylor.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—Transfiguration – The Son of God
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Fr Phil Sumner.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Megan Thee Stallion, Fertility Anxiety, Colombian striker Linda Caicedo
  Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
6. 11:00
  The Price of Protection: Who Pays for War in Ukraine?
  Duncan Weldon explores the risks of economic and military aid to Ukraine.
7. 11:30
  A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand—Series 2: Can I Change?, S2. Bonus - Live at Hay
  From the Hay Festival, the van Tullekens reflect on their health and relationship.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Underage cosmetic fillers; Energy refunds; Carry on cruising?
  The cosmetic treatments still being offered to under-18s despite changes to the law.
3. 12:57
  Weather—09/08/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—09/08/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  One Direction—East
  3/5Author Jerry Brotton explores the story of the four cardinal directions.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—08/08/2023
  George surprises everyone.
7. 14:15
  Takeover—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box: Surviving or Thriving? Households
  What does the rising cost of living mean for households, farms, schools and businesses?
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—What difference could new Alzheimer’s disease drugs make?
  Translating clinical trial breakthroughs into real life impacts for Alzheimer’s sufferers.
10. 16:00
  Sideways—50. Take the First Step
  Matthew makes a case for the impact that even the smallest adventures can have on us all.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Trying Trump
  Trump's legal battles are the trials of the century. Will judges let the cameras in?
12. 17:00
  PM—09/08/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/08/2023 Personal details of police staff in Northern Ireland accidentally published
  The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised for the data breach
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/6Sketches and songs about princesses and crossing the ocean on horseback.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/08/2023
  Stella attempts to come to terms with recent events.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Anohni, artists' intellectual property, Bruntwood Prize-winning play Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz
  Anohni's new album, My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross.
5. 20:00
  AntiSocial—'Woke' capitalism
  Should companies weigh-in on sensitive social issues?
6. 20:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Reach Out
  Reach out to others! How social relationships can keep your brain young and lower stress.
7. 21:00
  A Very British Cult—5. Paulie
  Who exactly is the adored leader of Lighthouse, Paul Waugh?
8. 21:30
  The Media Show—Trying Trump
  Trump's legal battles are the trials of the century. Will judges let the cameras in?
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Italian MEP on migrant boat deaths - 'NGO's are encouraging' dangerous journeys
  Four survivors from a migrant boat which sank say 41 others have drowned.
10. 22:45
  The Lock Up by John Banville—Episode 3
  3/10Molly Jacobs discovers her sister was murdered.
11. 23:00
  Bunk Bed—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/6In a damp caravan at a music festival, everyone can hear you complain.
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 9, Episode 8
  8/8Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes news into satirical shapes.
13. 23:30
  What's Funny About...—Series 1, W1A - with Hugh Bonneville & John Morton
  6/6Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/08/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Restless Republic - Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay—Episode 3
  3/5The new regime needs a new image and a convincing propaganda campaign.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/08/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/08/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/08/23 Scottish farmers' concerns about windfarms, Carolyn Steel's 2050 vision.
  Farmers in Scotland criticise the government's 'lack of joined up policy' on wind farms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Hoopoe
  Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin has a lifelong love of the hoopoe.

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