BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 21 October 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad by Daniel Finkelstein—5: Reunion
  5/5Daniel Finkelstein concludes his heartrending memoir of his parents' time durring WWII.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2023
  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—21/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/10/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Seeta Lakhani.
8. 05:45
  Close Encounters—Edward Enninful and Naomi Campbell
  Martha Kearney hosts British celebrities past and present at the National Portrait Gallery
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—21/10/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Boxing on the beach at Ainsdale
  Clare Balding joins boxing coach Rose Mac for a walk through the sand dunes at Ainsdale.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—21/10/23 Farming Today This Week: bird flu new research, Welsh farming budget, agricultural education
  Some cautiously good news on bird flu.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—21/10/2023
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 08:45
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/10/2023
  Sean Curran reports as MPs approve a bill to give workers more protection.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Rory Bremner, Sue Kent, Giuseppe Dell'Anno, Simon Farnaby
  Rory Bremner, actor and impressionist, talks ADHD and playing Chris Tarrant.
8. 10:00
  Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Darren Harriott: Manila, The Philippines
  Shaun rolls the dice on a city break in the buzzing Filipino capital.
9. 10:30
  Soul Music—Defying Gravity from Wicked
  The power of the anthem from the hit musical.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—21/10/2023
  The FT's George Parker and guests look back on the political week.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel, Gaza and The Information War
  Jeremy Bowen reflects on the challenges of establishing the facts during a time of war.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—£1.6m fraud investigation and Help to Buy
  The UK company which had £1.6m stolen by fraudsters in a matter of minutes.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 112, Episode 7
  7/8Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Anushka Asthana, and Simon Evans join Andy Zaltzman.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—21/10/2023
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:02
  Any Questions?—Jackie Baillie MSP, Andrew Bowie MP, Christine Jardine MP, Blair Jenkins & Pete Wishart MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Maryhill Burgh Halls in Glasgow.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—21/10/2023
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
8. 14:45
  For Human Consumption—Driver
  3/3Sean is a volunteer driver for a cafe making meals from food thrown out by supermarkets.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—A Matter of Life and Death - Part 2
  Squadron Leader Peter Carter fights for his life as the celestial court case begins.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Coleen Rooney, IVF add-ons, Online safety, Talking on the phone, Singer Mica Millar
  Coleen Rooney on her documentary series The Real Wagatha Story.
11. 17:00
  PM—21/10/2023
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Radek Sikorski One
  Poland's former foreign minister on living under communism and the future of Europe.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—21/10/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/10/2023 Sir Bobby Charlton dies
  He was one of England's greatest ever footballers and was key to 1966 World Cup triumph.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Jeremy Dyson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lucy Beaumont, Gaynor Faye, Bob Cryer, Rima Ahmed, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Donald Tusk
  The veteran Polish politician on the brink of a remarkable political comeback.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Bernie Taupin
  Lyricist Bernie Taupin on his formative influences and inspirations.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Fangirls and Teen Hysteria
  Teenage devotion through the decades
6. 21:00
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/8Toby Jones stars in the final series of GF Newman's drama weaving fact with fiction.
7. 21:45
  The Skewer—Series 10, Episode 2
  2/8Jon Holmes's current affairs comedy concept album remixes the news into satirical shapes.
8. 22:00
  News—21/10/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 7, Amy Harman and Keelan Carew add five more tracks
  Bassoonist Amy Harman and pianist Keelan Carew add the next five tracks to the playlist.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 10, 2023
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
11. 23:30
  Uncanny—Series 1, Case 10: Don't Sleep in This House
  Two climbers experience the most terrifying night of their lives in the Scottish highlands
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/10/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Rethinking Music—Beyond Face Value
  What does the crisis in music education today mean for musical life in the UK?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2023
  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—22/10/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/10/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul, Howden
  Bells on Sunday, comes from the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul, Howden
8. 05:45
  Profile—Donald Tusk
  The veteran Polish politician on the brink of a remarkable political comeback.

Sunday 22 October 2023