BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 12 October 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Going Infinite by Michael Lewis—Book of the Week: Ep 3 - A New Venture
  Sam Bankman-Fried's new venture in crypto takes off.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2023
  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—12/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/10/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/10/2023 Solar farms and tenanted land; Wind farms; Blackberry beer
  Couple win fight against solar farm on tenant farm. Wind farms. Blackberry beer.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dotterel
  Steve Backshall presents the dotterel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/10/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Federalist Papers
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Hamilton, Madison and Jay's urgings for a US Constitution.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—Prisons week - Hopeful uncertainty – Visiting the prisoner
  Christian worship with a Bible reading prayer and music led by Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Dawn French, Laura Linney, Israel-Gaza conflict, Unconventional living
  Gaffes galore from comedy star Dawn French as she celebrates 30 years in show business.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Australia’s Indigenous referendum
  Australia's landmark Indigenous referendum has exposed a bitter culture war.
6. 11:30
  A Good Read—Rhys Stephenson and Esther Manito
  The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders: Marjorie Hayward who's combatting loneliness
  This week's Gap Finder is Marjorie Hayward the founder of charities that combat loneliness
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Weighted Blankets
  Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—12/10/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
6. 13:45
  An Almanac for Anxiety: In Search of a Calmer Mind—Episode 4 - Air
  Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—11/10/2023
  Chaos reigns at Grey Gables.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Adventurers: Scenes from the East India Company
  Piracy, the Crown and big business come together in a drama about the East India Company.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Oldbury on Severn and Inside Planet Earth
  Clare walks with Mike Gunton and hears about his career in natural history film-making.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ashden
  Journalist Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ashden.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Lydia Davis
  Lydia Davis, literary conclusions.
12. 16:00
  Any Questions?—Any Questions on... the Welfare State
  Any Questions is 75. Alex Forsyth explores how debate about the welfare state has changed.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Tumbling down the rabbit hole of assembly theory
  Could a radical theory help us understand the origins of life?
14. 17:00
  PM—12/10/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/10/2023 Siege of Gaza Continues
  Israel says no resources will be allowed into Gaza until Hamas releases its hostages.
2. 18:30
  Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 4, A Giraffe On A Pulley
  1/4Kevin Eldon meets some family trouble, a giraffe on a pulley and Britain’s noisiest toast.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/10/2023
  Adil makes a surprising decision.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Front Row reviews the Frasier reboot and performance from folk musician Martin Hayes
  Front Row reviews the return of Frasier and performance from folk musician Martin Hayes.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—What was Hamas thinking?
  What was the thinking behind Hamas's attack on Israel and what comes next?
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis
  The child chess prodigy turned AI leader on the technology's rewards and risks.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Tumbling down the rabbit hole of assembly theory
  Could a radical theory help us understand the origins of life?
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Federalist Papers
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Hamilton, Madison and Jay's urgings for a US Constitution.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—The doctors treating the injured in Israel and Gaza
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
10. 22:45
  Open Throat by Henry Hoke—Episode Four
  4/5Henry Hoke’s playful yet starkly satirical new novel.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Horror in Israel and Gaza - What next?
  Amol and Nick look at what the conflict could mean for the wider world.
12. 23:30
  Lusus—7. Khar Darakh
  Paralysing loneliness awaits Christopher as he is forced to return his dog.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Going Infinite by Michael Lewis—Book of the Week: Ep 4 - A Crypto Empire Expands
  Sam Bankman-Fried relocates his crypto empire as it continues to expand.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2023
  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—13/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/10/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/10/2023 Renewables, Natural Capital, Grape-Picking
  Where to put renewables. How to value the social and cultural value of uplands. Vineyard.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rosa Gleave on the Goldcrest
  BirdLife International's Rosa Gleave on the goldcrest.

Friday 13 October 2023