BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 17 February 2024

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/02/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 5
  5/5A lawsuit finds governments have a duty of care to protect citizens from climate change.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2024
  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—17/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/02/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Giving
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani Blomfield
8. 05:45
  The Banksy Story—Series 1, 7. A Nightmare on Oxford Street
  7/13Banksy from hood rat to art hero - a nightmare on Oxford Street sees Steph in trouble.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—17/02/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—We in Front!
  A joyful hike up Castle Hill near Huddersfield with an inspirational group of walkers.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—17/02/24 Farming Today This Week: N.I.'s new minister for agriculture; Farm support in England; Paper work; Green investment.
  Northern Ireland's new agriculture minister, the first in 2 years, what's top of his list?
4. 06:57
  Weather—17/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—17/02/2024
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Marianna Spring, James Timpson, Callum Scott Howells, Adam Hills
  Marianna Spring asks Why Do You Hate Me? in her new podcast series.
7. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—The History of Bollywood
  Join Greg and his guests to learn about the history of Indian cinema.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 43, Nottingham
  1/12Jay Rayner and the panel discuss toasties and cooking with quinoa.
9. 11:00
  Labour’s Scottish Challenge
  Nick Eardley on whether the Labour Party are about to make a comeback in Scotland.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Reporting Gaza
  Jeremy Bowen reflects on the challenge posed by very limited media access to the war zone.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Probate Delays and Pension Charges
  Why are there long delays to get probate and what can be done about it?
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 113, Episode 7
  7/10Zoe Lyons, Andrew Maxwell, Rachel Parris, and Danny Finkelstein join Andy Zaltzman.
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/02/2024
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—17/02/2024
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Mark Littlewood, Alison McGovern MP, Esther McVey MP, Sonia Sodha
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hope Valley College in the Peak District.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—17/02/2024
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
8. 14:45
  The Banksy Story—Series 1, 8. Brushed Under the Carpet
  8/13Banksy from hood rat to hero - Banksy returns to Bristol in triumph. Steph stands accused.
9. 15:00
  Hardy's Women—The Hand of Ethelberta
  All of London wants to marry the infamous poet, but she's not the lady they think she is.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Lorraine Kelly, Paralympian Lauren Rowles, Chief Constable Sarah Crew
  Lorraine Kelly on her debut novel and her inspiration for writing.
11. 17:00
  PM—17/02/2024
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Emma Runswick One
  How did the British Medical Association become a radical organisation?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—17/02/2024
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/02/2024 Hundreds arrested in Russia after showing support for Alexei Navalny
  Hundreds arrested in Russia after showing support for Alexei Navalny
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Sylvester McCoy, Peter Lord, Lucy Porter, Nancy Medina, Diane Birch, Gardna, Jayde Adams, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—James Timpson
  The businessman known for hiring ex-offenders and championing prison reform.
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 29, Egyptian Mummies
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince unwrap the science of Egyptian mummies.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Barry Humphries: Gloriously Uncut
  Rob Brydon takes a fresh look back at the unique Australian entertainer, Barry Humphries.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 5
  5/11Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in an epic tale of money, passion and daring to dream.
7. 22:00
  News—17/02/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 8, Anna Lapwood and Benjamin Appl go on a European dance adventure
  Organist Anna Lapwood and baritone Benjamin Appl help add the next five tracks.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 37, Semi-final 1, 2024
  10/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
10. 23:30
  Offstage: Inside The X Factor—4. Fame
  What is it like to become famous overnight?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/02/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Romance Is Dead: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Romantic Comedy
  Celebrating one hundred years of the romantic comedy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2024
  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—18/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/02/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints church in Steep Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints church in Steep Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—James Timpson
  The businessman known for hiring ex-offenders and championing prison reform.

Sunday 18 February 2024