BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 3 March 2018

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/03/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú—5. Understanding
  5/5Francisco Cantu gains a new understanding of the US-Mexican border.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 00:59
  International Cricket—New Zealand v England - 3rd ODI, Wellington
  Commentary on the third ODI between New Zealand and England, from Wellington.
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Morning
1. 08:30
  Today—03/03/2018
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Charles Hazlewood
  Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles are joined by Charles Hazlewood and Fern Britton.
3. 10:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 8, Argo
  From real-life events that had been classified for 17 years to Oscar success in 2013: Argo
4. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—03/03/2018
  Tom Newton Dunn of the Sun examines Theresa May's big speech on Brexit.
5. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Hard To Find
  India's missing children, drugs in Colombia and searching for paradise in Costa Rica.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/03/2018
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Bank fraud protection plans confirmed
  New rules to protect victims of bank transfer fraud confirmed.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 52, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—03/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—03/03/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Anna Soubry, Barry Gardiner, Fraser Nelson, Brendan O'Neill
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Extreme Weather, Border and Tariffs
  Has the media panicked over the cold weather this week?
8. 14:30
  John Godber - Shafted!
  Life and strife after the 1984-85 miners' strike. Comedy drama with Jane Godber.
9. 15:30
  Opening Night—Newcastle
  Opening Night visits Newcastle and discovers how local voices are being represented.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Joan Baez, Teens and Xanax, Kate Figes
  Joan Baez sings Diamonds and Rust, teenagers and Xanax, home education and music tech.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—The Ethics of Business
  Are 'ethical' businesses all they are cracked up to be? Evan Davis and guests discuss.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—03/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/03/2018 Communities around the UK are struggling in the aftermath of the severe weather.
  Communities around the UK are struggling in the aftermath of the severe weather.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—John Lloyd, Tom Fletcher, Tiff Stevenson, Bob and Roberta Smith, JD McPherson, Kadialy Kouyate, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Staffan de Mistura
  Edward Stourton examines the life of Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy to Syria.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Fanny and Alexander, The Nile Hilton Incident, Toby Litt, Minimalism, Cross Dressing
  Fanny and Alexander, The Nile Hilton Incident, Toby Litt, minimalisma and cross dressing.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Don't Panic! It's The Douglas Adams Papers
  John Lloyd uncovers the private papers of the late Douglas Adams.
6. 21:00
  Riot Girls—The Robber Bride, Episode 2
  2/2Margaret Atwood's tale of lust and betrayal reaches a dramatic ending. Stars Tanya Moodie.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—03/03/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Morality of International Aid
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 1, 2018
  Russell Davies returns with a new season of the much-loved general knowledge quiz.(R)
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Liz Lochhead
  Roger McGough and Liz Lochhead present a selection of listeners' poetry requests.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/03/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Lease on Life by Laurie Penny
  The things you'll do for a flat in Zone 2. A short story for radio by Laurie Penny.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/03/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/03/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Anne's Alderney
  Church bells from St Anne's Alderney.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Performing Penitence - Theo Hobson
  Writer and artist Theo Hobson on performance art as a way of expressing penitence.(R)

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