BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 9 November 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/11/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—09/11/2023
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
3. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Barbary Corsairs
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the impact of North African privateers on law and language
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—Remembrance - Obedience and love
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Laura Darrell.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Nour Swirki in Gaza, Baroness Falkender's secrets, Divorce, Alzheimer's, Hot flushes
  We continue hearing women's voices from Israel and Gaza.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Acapulco in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis
  Hurricane Otis left nearly a million people without adequate food, water or power.
7. 11:30
  A Good Read—Nigel Kennedy and Clare Perkins
  More well known guests choose their favourite book
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—09/11/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders: Ed Perry and Rosie Brown from COOK
  Today's Gap Finders are Ed Perry and Rosie Brown from COOK.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Ice Baths
  Do the claims made about ice baths hold water?
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/11/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—09/11/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
6. 13:45
  Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—4. Trees
  Rural journalist Anna Jones uncovers a newly emerging culture war around trees.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—08/11/2023
  Emma seeks reassurance.
8. 14:15
  Broken Colours—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4By Matthew Broughton. Jess finally meets Blue Rider. Dan faces a life changing decision.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Mountain Rescue
  Mountain Rescue teams are under pressure. Helen Mark visits the Lake District to hear why.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Child Rescue Nepal
  Sir Richard Stilgoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Rescue Nepal.
11. 15:30
  Bookclub—Katherine Heiny: Standard Deviation
  Katherine Heiny answers readers' questions about her novel Standard Deviation.
12. 16:00
  Legend—The Joni Mitchell Story, 2. Lady of the Canyon
  2/6Joni signs the papers to place her daughter for adoption, and leaves Canada for the USA.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Loss and damages for vulnerable countries
  Saleemul Huq, an advocate for vulnerable countries affected by climate change, has died.
14. 17:00
  PM—09/11/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/11/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/11/2023 Downing Street says Suella Braverman's comments in newspaper article not signed off
  The Home Secretary questioned whether police "play favourites" when dealing with protests
2. 18:30
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 1. Dog Theft
  1/6Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore takes an audience through real-life crime scenarios
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/11/2023
  It’s all change at Berrow.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Anatomy of a Fall, Pete McKee, Wu-Tang Clan 30th anniversary
  Anatomy of a Fall, Pete McKee on Frank & Joy, Wu-Tang Clan 30th anniversary.
5. 20:00
  The Law Show—Deepfakes and the Law
  What are your rights if your voice is faked? Forensic science about speech, and in court.
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Blockbuster drugs
  How to come up with a billion-dollar medicine, and who pays for it.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Loss and damages for vulnerable countries
  Saleemul Huq, an advocate for vulnerable countries affected by climate change, has died.
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Barbary Corsairs
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the impact of North African privateers on law and language
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Is Braverman facing the sack?
  Rishi Sunak is under pressure to fire the home secretary.
10. 22:45
  The Lovecraft Investigations—The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 9
  Kennedy and Ness are in Dunwich.
11. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—The Politics of Protest: Suella Braverman vs the police
  Why is the home secretary taking on the Met commissioner… and the PM?
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/11/2023
  Susan Hulme reports amid uproar over Suella Braverman's comments on policing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/11/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 3, Harold Macmillan as Supermac
  David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/11/2023
  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—10/11/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/11/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/11/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/11/23 Methane in livestock; Avian influenza and wild birds; Dairy exports
  Methane in livestock debate. Wild birds and avian influenza. Dairy exports.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sarah Harris on the Blackbird
  Sarah Harris recalls the excitement of watching clouds of migrating blackbirds arrive.

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