BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 8 November 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/11/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 3, Lloyd George, the Welsh Wizard
  David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/11/2023
  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—08/11/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/11/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/11/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/11/23 Landuse to prevent floods, bird flu on the Isle of Lewis, green prescribing
  Should farmers be paid to allow floodwaters to be kept on land, instead of growing food?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ortolan Bunting
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Ortolan Bunting.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/11/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—08/11/2023
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
3. 09:00
  Life Changing—'I knew I could never make it right'
  In her 20s, Teresa Clark made a fatal decision that would impact multiple lives.
4. 09:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Have a Laugh
  How a daily dose of laughter can sharpen your memory, reduce stress, and help your heart.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—Remembrance – For you are with me
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Becky Silver.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jilly Cooper, Rachel Goldberg – mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Women & binge drinking, Perinatal pelvic health service.
  Jilly Cooper talks about football, why there is less sex in her new novel, and her diaries
7. 11:00
  Journey of a Lifetime—On the Trail of Algerian Exiles and Pacific Settlers
  Chahrazade Douah follows in the steps of 19th century Algerian exiles to a Pacific Island.
8. 11:30
  Being Roman with Mary Beard—1. Loving An Emperor
  Meet Marcus Aurelius- Emperor, warrior, philosopher and dangerous flirt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—08/11/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Stolen House, Banking Hubs and Coffee
  What's happened to the banking hubs planned to plug the gap left by bank branch closures
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/11/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—08/11/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—3. Right to Roam
  Rural journalist Anna Jones meets the man who built the 'iron curtain of Somerset'.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—07/11/2023
  Joy attempts to offer advice.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Sticking Points
  A prize-giving becomes a sticky wicket for an unsuspecting government minister.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Love and Money
  Love and Money - how do you manage your finances in your relationship?
9. 15:30
  All in the Mind—Grieving when estranged, musical hallucinations and the benefits of snoozing your alarm
  Exploring the complex emotions of losing an estranged parent.
10. 16:00
  Sideways—52. First Loves
  Matthew Syed finds out why our first loves can hold a special place in our hearts.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Conspiracy theories and the Israel Gaza conflict
  How social media users from both sides are spreading disinformation.
12. 17:00
  PM—08/11/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/11/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/11/2023 Thousands more Palestinians flee northern Gaza on foot
  Israeli troops and tanks have tightened their grip on the area
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—I Don't Know What To Say
  Comedian Laura Smyth shares her cancer story and explores people’s responses to grief.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/11/2023
  Emma seeks reassurance.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Front Row reviews 1623, to mark the anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio
  Front Row reviews 1623 to mark the anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—How should we remember the dead and the living?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
6. 21:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Rishi and Elon, Robert de Niro and that M&S ad
  David and Simon discuss the PR take on Rishi Sunak’s fireside chat with Elon Musk.
7. 21:30
  The Media Show—Conspiracy theories and the Israel Gaza conflict
  How social media users from both sides are spreading disinformation.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Israel claims mass exit of civilians from Gaza city
  Israel says fifty thousand Palestinians fled Gaza City today.
9. 22:45
  The Lovecraft Investigations—The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 8
  To follow the trail or not to follow the trail?
10. 23:00
  Big Little Questions—Freddie Asks...
  1/6Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill with an inventive question from Freddie.
11. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 10, Episode 5
  5/8Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes the news into satirical shapes.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/11/2023
  Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government on the situation in Gaza.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/11/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 3, Clement Attlee's Family Car
  David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/11/2023
  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—09/11/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/11/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/11/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/11/23 Sugar price row, turkeys and bird flu, live export ban
  Sugar goes sour as the government orders growers and British Sugar back into negotiations.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on Pink-footed Geese
  Andy Clements is captivated by the excited chatter of pink-footed geese.

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