BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 3 March 2019

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/03/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Eighth Jew
  An original short work for radio by Sheena Kalayil.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/03/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/03/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration on the Solovki Islands in the Arctic Ocean.
  Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Jennifer Doudna
  Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—03/03/2019
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Keeping a Mind Open
  Mark Tully debates the pros and cons of an open mind - in life, politics and philosophy.
3. 06:35
  Living World—The Green Isle
  Lindsey Chapman updates this Living World from the green isle of Islay. From 1987.
4. 06:57
  Weather—03/03/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—03/03/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Helen Taylor-Thompson; new Farsi service
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Emily Buchanan
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—FareShare
  Food writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of FareShare.
8. 07:57
  Weather—03/03/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—03/03/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Celebrating 25 years of Women's Ordination
  A service marking the 25th anniversary of women's ordination in the Church of England.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Calling a spade a spade
  Tom Shakespeare on why we are in urgent need of a bit of plain speaking.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Geoff Samples Dupont's Lark
  Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample enjoys the Dupont's lark on Tweet of the Day.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—03/03/2019
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—03/03/2019
  Tom drops a shocking bombshell and it's a big night for Lee
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Trevor Sorbie, hairdresser
  Trevor Sorbie, hairdresser, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/03/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 83, Episode 4
  4/8Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Why is CBD on everyone's lips?
  The story of how cannabis without the high has become one of the biggest buzzwords in food
4. 12:57
  Weather—03/03/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—03/03/2019
  Global news and analysis; presented by Mark Mardell
6. 13:30
  The Invention Of...—Britain, Anglocentrism… or Why Britons Never Will Be Slaves
  Misha Glenny on the role of England in the Invention of Britain
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Glasgow
  Eric Robson and the panel are in Glasgow.
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Love, Death and ADHD
  Three conversations about love, death and ADHD.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 6
  6/11Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in this epic tale of money, passion and chasing dreams
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Simon Mawer - Tightrope
  Simon Mawer talks about Tightrope, an espionage thriller. With James Naughtie.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Caroline Bird
  Roger McGough hears a selection of Caroline Bird's favourite poems.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Compensation Catch
  The victims of violent and serious crimes being denied access to compensation.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Jennifer Doudna
  Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—03/03/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/03/2019 Begum husband's Dutch vow
  An Islamic State fighter, who married a British schoolgirl, says he wants to return home.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Testament
  The best of BBC Radio this week
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/03/2019
  Tom is left disappointed and Jolene struggles under the weight of criticism.
4. 19:15
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
  6/6Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.(R)
5. 19:45
  Blackwater by Claire McGowan—9. Remembering
  9/10Danny’s truth leads Zoe to remember what happened on the night she disappeared.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Explaining Brexit
  Roger Bolton on putting the 'new' in Brexit news, and fusing drama and documentary.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—André Previn KBE, John Haynes OBE, Tony Mendez, Lady Grantchester
  Matthew Bannister on a conductor, a publisher, a spy and a businesswoman.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—The loan charge : Mel Stride interview
  Treasury minister Mel Stride on the government's attempts to clamp down on tax tricks.(R)
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—FareShare
  Food writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of FareShare.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Irish Questions
  Have British politics been more shaped by Irish history than most MPs are ready to admit?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—03/03/2019
  Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
12. 23:00
  Radiolab—Series 5, Laughter
  5/8Radiolab asks what makes us laugh – and does humour have that much to do with it?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/03/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Skateboarding - Parkour
  Skateboarding and parkour: lifestyle sport in the hyper regulated city.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration on the Solovki Islands in the Arctic Ocean.
  Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/03/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/03/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/03/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/03/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/03/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Renewable Heat Incentive changes, aeroponic farming and the future of our soils.
  Could we be harvesting our own salad leaves in the supermarket aisle in less than a year?
10. 05:56
  Weather—04/03/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sand Martin
  Bill Oddie presents the sand martin.(R)

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