BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 8 October 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/10/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—What a Waste!
  Mark Tully considers how hope and transformation can come from loss and grief.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—BBC Food & Farming Awards finalist: Regather
  The judges visit a fruit and veg co-operative in Sheffield.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/10/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Violence in the Middle East
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ashden
  Journalist Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ashden.
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/10/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Your glory above the heavens
  A service for World Space Week from the Chapel of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Piano: A Lifetime of Wrong Notes
  Sarah Dunant reflects on why she's no longer shunning Bach for Bowie.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Grey Heron
  Actor Samuel West recalls how a riddle in Hamlet was unpicked on a bird-watching trip.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—08/10/2023
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/10/2023
  Alan wrestles with what to do for the best, and it’s a big day for Brad.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Greg Jackson, entrepreneur
  Greg Jackson, entrepreneur, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 5 - Bridgwater
  5/10Paul Sinha tests a Somerset audience on their local knowledge, Only Connect-style.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Kombucha: A Miracle Drink?
  Jaega Wise investigates the world of fermented tea.
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—08/10/2023
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Trebah Garden
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Lark Rise to Candleford - Episode 2
  John Yorke explores Flora Thompson’s much-loved book Lark Rise to Candleford.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Lark Rise to Ambridge, Part Two: Candleford
  2/2The Archers present Flora Thompson’s joyous tales of nineteenth century rural life.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Lydia Davis
  Lydia Davis, literary conclusions.
10. 16:30
  Rethinking Music—The Next Generation
  What does the crisis in music education today mean for musical life in the UK?
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Security Threat: Sham training courses risk public safety
  Security guard training courses risk public safety.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Sir Keir Starmer
  The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is hoping to become the UK's next prime minister.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/10/2023 Israel says more than 600 of its people have been killed
  Israel says more than 600 of its people have died since militants launched an attack
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Audrey Brown
  Audrey Brown chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/10/2023
  Tension mounts at the vicarage.
4. 19:15
  Agendum—Series 2, Stalemate
  1/4Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors.
5. 19:45
  Moving Mountains by Jan Carson—Episode 3 - Tomasz
  A Polish lorry driver finds his worst nightmare come to life.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Vaccine claims, Alzheimer's treatment and Tim's Parkrun times
  We debunk claims about excess deaths and the vaccine made by YouTuber John Campbell.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Michael Gambon, Pat Arrowsmith, Treleven Haysom, Dianne Feinstein
  Matthew Bannister on an actor, a campaigner, a stonemason and a US senator.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Funeral Plans and Energy Credit
  A funeral firm goes bust - leaving thousands of customers without the plans they paid for.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ashden
  Journalist Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ashden.
10. 21:30
  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.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—08/10/2023
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Moral Maze—Is impartiality a myth?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Sugar
  Sugar: its social history and meaning in our lives.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Ethelbert in Tannington, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday, comes from the church of St Ethelbert in Tannington, Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2023
  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—09/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/10/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/10/23 Wildfire recovery; Labour rural policies; Clyde Valley orchards.
  Recovery after Scottish wildfire; Labour policies on rural affairs; Clyde Valley orchards.
10. 05:56
  Weather—09/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Fulmar
  Helen Moncrieff finds an ally in a territorial fulmar!

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