BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 7 October 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  How to Be a Renaissance Woman by Jill Burke—Episode 5
  5/5Beauty, make-up, art, power: the hidden lives of Renaissance women behind the paintings.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2023
  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—07/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/10/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
8. 05:45
  Close Encounters—Dame Katherine Grainger and Mercedes Gleitze
  Martha Kearney hosts British celebrities past and present at the National Portrait Gallery
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—07/10/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Out of Portpatrick on the Rhins of Galloway
  On a beautiful summer's day, Clare and guests explore a coastal walk on a remote peninsula
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—07/10/23 Farming Today This Week: HS2 and farms affected, hormone-treated beef row, root veg
  What happens next? We hear from farmers along what was to be the HS2 line.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—07/10/2023
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Kate Humble, Adam Rutherford, Peeps Nicol, Tom Kerridge
  Dr Adam Rutherford's book examines evolution, what race really is and what makes us human.
7. 10:00
  Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Nadiya Hussain: Sylhet, Bangladesh
  Will Shaun have the courage to try buffalo whispering, boat building and bananas?
8. 10:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—Minnie Driver's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor Minnie Driver in conversation with her heroes – brought back to life.
9. 11:00
  Politically—Reflections: Series 1, George Robertson
  3/4Lord Robertson talks to James Naughtie about a career led him to the top of NATO.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—A Tumultuous Week in US Politics
  The ousting of the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plunges the legislature into uncertainty.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Funeral Plans and Energy Credit
  A funeral firm goes bust - leaving thousands of customers without the plans they paid for.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 112, Episode 5
  5/8Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Bethany Black, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—07/10/2023
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Gerry Hassan, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Salma Shah and Emily Thornberry MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Surrey in Guildford.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—07/10/2023
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
8. 14:45
  For Human Consumption—Chef
  1/3Georgia's restaurant struggles as the cost of ingredients goes through the roof.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Brick Lane
  A new adaptation of Monica Ali’s bestselling novel, dramatised by Tanika Gupta. 2/2
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Gunner Jaysley Beck’s mother, Organist Anna Lapwood, Menopause tribunal, Mary McAleese, Grace Dent
  The mother of the girl believed to have taken her own life after army sexual harassment.
11. 17:00
  PM—07/10/2023
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Roger Hallam One
  A call to action from the co-founder of Extinction Rebellion.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—07/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/10/2023 Israel says it is at war with Palestinian militants
  Israel is carrying out strikes in Gaza in response to attacks from Hamas
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—John Whaite, Henry Normal, Bronté Barbé, Cath Staincliffe, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Swing Out Sister, Badly Drawn Boy
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Sir Keir Starmer
  The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is hoping to become the UK's next prime minister.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Matthew Bourne
  Choreographer Matthew Bourne on his cultural influences and inspirations.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Cult of Lebowski
  The Big Lebowski - the ultimate cult film. But that's... just like our opinion, man.
6. 21:00
  Stone—Protection, Control
  5/5Detective series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst. Ep 5 by Martin Jameson.
7. 21:45
  Short Works—The Bubble Bursts
  The Bubble Bursts by Alex Preston. In the future, a man lives through multiple pandemics.
8. 22:00
  News—07/10/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Screenshot—50 Years of Don't Look Now
  Ellen and Mark celebrate the 50th anniversary of the haunting British thriller.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2023
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
11. 23:30
  Uncanny—Series 3, Case 2: Uncle Jack
  Tim lives contentedly alongside a noisy ghost... but one night, things change.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The New Harvest
  An exploration of the changing nature of harvests through poetry.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2023
  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—08/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Ethelbert in Tannington, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday, comes from the church of St Ethelbert in Tannington, Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sir Keir Starmer
  The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is hoping to become the UK's next prime minister.

Sunday 8 October 2023