BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 5 February 2024

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/02/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Traditionalism - Russian Orthodox Converts
  Traditionalism and Russian Orthodox converts.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew’s church in Orford, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Bartholomew’s church in Orford, Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2024
  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—05/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/02/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/02/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/02/2024 Trees burnt after budget cuts, funding crisis in agtech, sheepdog training
  Millions of saplings are being burnt instead of creating new Scottish woodlands.
10. 05:56
  Weather—05/02/2024
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
  Chris Packham presents the great bustard.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/02/2024
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Opium trade to synthetic opiates
  Tom Sutcliffe with Amitav Ghosh, Richard Brittan and Fiona Measham.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—God's Word - God-breathed
  Worship and music presented by Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ambika Mod, Forgiveness, Grandparent classes, Grammys
  The actor taking on the role of Emma in Netflix's adaptation of bestselling novel One Day.
5. 11:00
  The Gatekeepers—1. We Are as Gods
  A hand-bound book cooked up in the summer of love inspires the pioneers of social media.
6. 11:30
  The Bottom Line—Meat
  We're told we need to eat a lot less of it, so how is the industry responding?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Train Fares; Banking Vans; Crochet and Knitting
  There are more options for getting train tickets but choosing can be difficult.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/02/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—05/02/2024
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  Forgiveness: Stories from the Front Line—Paul
  Paul was brutally attacked in his own home. Could he forgive his imprisoned assailant?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/02/2024
  Harrison has concerns.
7. 14:15
  This Cultural Life—Juliette Binoche
  Actor Juliette Binoche reveals the formative influences that shaped her career.
8. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 37, Heat 9, 2024
  9/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Destination Food
  Sheila Dillon explores what it means to travel to eat in a globalised world.
10. 16:00
  The Forensic Jeweller
  A single piece of jewellery can be the key to someone’s lost identity.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Religion and War
  Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
12. 17:00
  PM—05/02/2024
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2024
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/02/2024 Buckingham Palace announces King Charles has cancer
  The King is stepping back from public engagements while he undergoes treatment
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 92, 5. Angela Barnes never scrimps on colonics
  5/6Eshaan Akbar and Angela Barnes join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/02/2024
  There’s trouble at the Bull.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter, Jez Butterworth and Declan McKenna
  The directors of Occupied City, the playwright of The Hills of California and live music.
5. 20:00
  Labour’s Scottish Challenge
  Nick Eardley on whether the Labour Party are about to make a comeback in Scotland.
6. 20:30
  Analysis—Has the family had its day?
  Is staying together for the sake of the children a basis for a safe, successful society?
7. 21:00
  Do We Still Need the Pips?
  After 100 years of GTS on the BBC, Paddy O'Connell asks Do We Still Need the Pips?
8. 21:30
  Start the Week—Opium trade to synthetic opiates
  Tom Sutcliffe with Amitav Ghosh, Richard Brittan and Fiona Measham.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—King Charles diagnosed with a form of cancer
  It was discovered recently while he was treated in hospital for enlarged prostate
10. 22:45
  The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller—6: 'This is what I was born for.'
  6/10Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's electrifying retelling of the Trojan wars.
11. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Unequal English
  Michael Rosen is joined by Ruanni Tupas to discuss English from around the world.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/02/2024
  Sean Curran reports as MPs send their best wishes to the King.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/02/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Food for Life by Tim Spector—6. Something Fishy
  Can eating fish really be considered sustainable and healthy?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/02/2024
  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—06/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/02/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/02/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/02/2024 Rural domestic abuse, Microplastics in soil, Birds of prey to control pests
  Domestic abuse and the impact on its victims in rural communities.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fieldfare
  Chris Packham presents the fieldfare.

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