BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 25 August 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  What We Fear Most: Reflections on a Life in Forensic Psychiatry by Dr Ben Cave—Book of the Week: Ep 4 - When things go wrong
  4/5Dr Ben Cave reflects on a dangerous encounter and a tragic case where things went wrong,
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2023
  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—25/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2023
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/23 Indoor grown salad, micro-greens, broad bean harvest
  Does the way our salad is grown affect how good it is for us?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—St Kilda Wren
  Bill Oddie presents the St Kilda wren.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/08/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Lockerbie Bombing
  The tragic events of the Lockerbie bombing are recalled with Kirsty Wark.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—Travel – Reaching your destination – Leaving home
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Lyndall Bywater
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Listener Week: Generative AI, Female thatchers, Big noses, Communal living
  A listener asks if generative AI will make creative jobs obsolete
5. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—How much trouble is Donald Trump in?
  Could Donald Trump's legal cases derail his bid for the White House?
6. 11:30
  Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children—Series 2, 4. Leisure
  4/4Comedy about raising kids with special educational needs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Can white people be victims of racism?
  The argument about prejudice, power, and the disputed idea of “reverse racism”.
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/08/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—25/08/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Hoax—5. The Pursuit of Parrots
  Australia's Night Parrot has driven birders mad for decades.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—24/08/2023
  Pip jumps in with both feet
7. 14:15
  Limelight—There's Something I Need to Tell You, 3. The Invitation
  3/5Bangkok escape, another death, an unexpected invite...
8. 14:45
  Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 2, Rulers and Regents
  2/4From Wu Zetian to the Serpent Queen, the royal women who stepped out of the shadows.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Matt Biggs' House
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Madwoman's Milk by Louise Kennedy
  From the award-winning author of Trespasses, a new story set on Ireland's northwest coast.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Michael Parkinson, Renata Scotto, John Brierly, Isobel Crook
  John Wilson on a broadcaster, an Italian soprano, an author and an anthropologist
12. 16:30
  Feedback—25/08/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 17:00
  PM—25/08/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/08/2023 Spanish government is taking legal action against head of country's football federation
  Luis Rubiales has been criticised for kissing a Spanish player at the Women's World Cup
2. 18:30
  Too Long; Didn't Read—Catherine Bohart: TL;DR
  No time for news? Catherine Bohart presents a topical show that goes beyond the headlines
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/08/2023
  Is Toby destined for disappointment.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Brits Abroad
  Ellen and Mark explore Brits abroad in the movies, from Carry On Abroad to Morvern Callar.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Stephen Flynn MP, Rachael Hamilton MSP, Daniel Johnson MSP, Alex Salmond
  Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Peterhead Theatre in Aberdeenshire.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Trad Wife
  Megan Nolan explores the trend of the 'trad wife'.
7. 21:00
  Living on the Edge—Omnibus 1
  Ten coastal encounters, presented by Richard King.
8. 22:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 22:45
9. 22:45
  Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr—Episode 5
  5/5Camped in the Karoo, Luvo recalls a detail from Alma’s memories.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Republican Rumble
  Trump skips the debate while his challengers clash in Milwaukee.
11. 23:30
  What's Funny About...—Series 2, 6. Felicity Kendal on The Good Life
  6/6Felicity Kendal shares the inside story of pioneering BBC TV sitcom, The Good Life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  What We Fear Most: Reflections on a Life in Forensic Psychiatry by Dr Ben Cave—Book of the Week: Episode 5 - In praise of nurses
  5/5Dr Ben Cave recalls one nurse's bravery, and he reaches a turning point in his career.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2023
  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—26/08/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das
8. 05:45
  Witness History—The Chile Coup
  In September 1973 General Pinochet launched a coup in Chile. Ariel Dorfman was there.

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