BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 9 March 2024

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/03/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Price of Life by Jenny Kleeman—$368,901: The Average Ransom Demand
  5/5Jenny Kleeman dips a toe into the lucrative world of modern-day piracy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2024
  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—09/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/03/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Time Flying By
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Kate Wharton.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Betrayal
  Lent Talks-Betrayal Written and presented by Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’s Piccadilly
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—09/03/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Kingfishers on the River Frome with Nadeem Perera
  Clare joins wildlife presenter Nadeem Perera in Bristol.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Lambing, hedgerow cutting, new farming entrants
  Lambing, hedge trimming rules, new farming entrants.
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—09/03/2024
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—09/03/2024
  Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as the Lords mark International Women's Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Adam Richman, Christie Watson, Dereck Gow, Karen Hauer
  Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
8. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—Emma of Normandy
  Join Greg and his guests in medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy.
9. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 43, Newcastle
  4/12Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—09/03/2024
  Pippa Crerar presents Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Haiti: 'There's no one but the gangs.'
  An eye-witness account of how criminal gangs stormed the airport and two prisons in Haiti.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Frozen Tax Thresholds and Bailiffs
  What do frozen income tax thresholds mean for your money?
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 113, Episode 10
  10/10Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/03/2024
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—09/03/2024
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Simon Boyd, Nigel Huddleston MP, Sarah Jones MP, Soumaya Keynes
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage, Dorset.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—09/03/2024
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
8. 14:45
  Short Works—Stew Woman
  By Hannah Vincent. Stew’s wife is planning an very unusual dinner for him.
9. 15:00
  Turning Point—This Is for Everyone
  Drama exploring the impact of the invention of the World Wide Web.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour – Music artist Raye, COPA 71 and Imelda May on the Yeats sisters
  The south London singer-songwriter discusses breaking records at the Brits.
11. 17:00
  PM—09/03/2024
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Emma Little-Pengelly One
  Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister talks to Nick Robinson.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—09/03/2024
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/03/2024 Gaza aid ship ready to leave Cyprus
  The ship carrying desperately needed food and relief supplies is preparing to set sail
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Armistead Maupin, Ophelia Lovibond, Toheeb Jimoh, Emmanuel Sonubi, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Amelia Coburn, Arthur Smith
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Sir Paul Marshall
  The millionaire hedge fund manager backing GB News.
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 29, Poison
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince unbottle the history of poison.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Upside of Anxiety
  Andrew Hussey examines the damage done by anxiety and also the benefits it might offer.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 8
  8/11Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in an epic tale of money, passion and chasing dreams.
7. 22:00
  News—09/03/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 8, Anna Meredith and Joe Stilgoe head for South Africa
  Anna Meredith and Joe Stilgoe join Cerys and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 37, The Final, 2024
  13/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
10. 23:30
  Uncanny—Series 3, Bonus: Case Updates
  Danny Robins looks back at Season 3 and answers your questions and theories.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/03/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Artworks—The Poetry Detective, In Memoriam
  Poems to remember the departed and console the living. With Vanessa Kisuule.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2024
  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—10/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s church in Weybread, Suffolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s church in Weybread, Suffolk.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sir Paul Marshall
  The millionaire hedge fund manager backing GB News.

Sunday 10 March 2024