BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 10 September 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/09/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Four Sides of Seamus Heaney—Seamus Heaney - The Troubles
  3/4Gail McConnell on how Seamus Heaney responded in his poetry to The Troubles in Ulster
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2023
  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—10/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/09/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Lincoln Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Lincoln Cathedral
8. 05:45
  Profile—Grant Shapps
  Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—10/09/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Fifth Element
  Sarah Goldingay explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Fox
  Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of the Fox.
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—10/09/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—British Imams "whitewashing" the actions of the Taliban
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
  Kirsty Young makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
8. 07:57
  Weather—10/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—10/09/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A fine disregard for the rules
  A service from the Chapel of Rugby School to mark the start of the Rugby World Cup.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—My Love Affair with the Mysterious
  Zoe Strimpel ponders the current resurgence of ghost stories.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Cormorant
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the cormorant.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—10/09/2023
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Katie Razzall
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—10/09/2023
  It’s panic stations for Ben and Pat faces an uphill struggle
15. 11:15
  The Reunion—The BLK Art Group
  Kirsty Wark reunites members of the BLK Art Group and their associates.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/10Paul Sinha tests a Brighton audience on new British cities and former prime ministers.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Food Innovators: Radical Thinkers, Big Ideas.
  Dan Saladino meets the finalists for this year's Food Innovation Award.
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—10/09/2023
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  Seek the Light—Out of the Shadows
  Musician Karine Polwart weaves together stories of science, history and the theme of light
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Charlton Adam
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Three Musketeers - Episode 2
  John Yorke unpicks the sometimes overlooked aspects of The Three Musketeers.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Milady - Part 2
  The origin story of Milady de Winter, one of the great all-time villains.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Zadie Smith
  Zadie Smith talks to Elizabeth Day about her new historical novel, The Fraud.
11. 16:30
  Four Sides of Seamus Heaney—Seamus Heaney - The Translator
  4/4Theo Dorgan on Seamus Heaney's translations, their importance and impact on his own work
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Crooked House
  The Crooked House: The story behind the destruction of Britain’s wonkiest pub.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Grant Shapps
  Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
15. 17:57
  Weather—10/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/09/2023 PM confronts China at G20
  Rishi Sunak raises concerns with China after arrest of Commons staff suspected of spying
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Amber Haque
  Amber Haque chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/09/2023
  Pip doesn’t know which way to turn.
4. 19:15
  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 3. The Ghost And Mrs Ragnarrok
  3/5Selina learns her ex-husband has left her a Picasso – much to Florence’s fury.
5. 19:45
  Invasive Species—Episode 4
  4/5Fran's theories about the spread of knotweed put her at odds with her fellow villagers.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Covid deaths, North Sea gas and Chloe Kelly's World Cup penalty
  Covid-related deaths are rising in England and Wales, we investigate the figures.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dorothy Goodman, Professor Anthony Bryceson, Denyse Plummer
  Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a educationalist, a tropical medicine expert, a singer
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Saving for Retirement and Hollywood Strikes
  Warnings that we're saving too little for retirement.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
  Kirsty Young makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
10. 21:30
  Loose Ends—Jason Donovan, Sara Pascoe, Amy Trigg, Phil Wang, Mega, CMAT, Athena Kugnlenu, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—10/09/2023
  Has Westminster been targeted by spies for China? Leila Nathoo and guests discuss.
12. 23:00
  Life Changing—Speechless
  Polly put everything into her profession. But in one live TV moment, it all went wrong.
13. 23:30
  Beyond Belief—Faith and Politics
  Aleem speaks with MSP Kate Forbes on why she feels people of faith are fearful of politics
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/09/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Boxing and Kickboxing
  Boxing and Kickboxing: Laurie Taylor explores their potential for transforming lives.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Lincoln Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Lincoln Cathedral
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/09/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/09/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/09/23 Sustainable supply chains for top fruit growers; Scotland's 'outcomes for farming'; pine martens spotted in Yorkshire
  Top fruit farmers say they're not being paid enough by retailers for their crop.
10. 05:56
  Weather—11/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.

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