BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 10 October 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—Joni Mitchell
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Joni Mitchell.
3. 00:30
  New Frequencies—Part Two
  A showcase of work by writers between the ages of 16 and 21.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Warwick
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Warwick
9. 05:45
  Profile—Cush Jumbo
  British star of The Good Wife taking on the role of Hamlet. With Mark Coles.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—10/10/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Always the Last to Be Picked
  Mark Tully considers the enduring effects that being chosen last can have on us.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Camel
  Brett Westwood follows the camel on its route through human history and culture.
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—10/10/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Ben Fogle; Halal Student Finance; Day of the Scientist
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The No Accommodation Network (NACCOM)
  Lord Alf Dubs makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The No Accommodation Network (NACCOM).
8. 07:57
  Weather—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—10/10/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Search me O God and know my heart
  A service for World Mental Health Day, with counsellor and psychotherapist Richard Gaudion
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Talking about Integration
  David Goodhart ponders why we're reluctant to talk about integration.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Yellow-browed Warbler
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Yellow-Browed Warbler.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—10/10/2021
  Paddy O'Connell talks pay and supply problems with truckers in Swindon.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—10/10/2021
  Brian meets his match and Ben is desperate to impress.
15. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
  Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
16. 11:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Get Some Houseplants
  Why houseplants may help your productivity, brain power and improve the air you breathe.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 5
  5/6Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Best Food Producer of the Year: Meet the Finalists
  Sheila Dillon and chef Angela Hartnett visit this year’s Best Food Producer finalists.
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/10/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—10/10/2021
  Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—About Prejudice
  Trucking, decriminalising drugs and post-Covid prejudice against Chinese people.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Cuddly Conifers and Creamy Miscanthus
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Green Originals—Joni Mitchell
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Joni Mitchell.
9. 15:00
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 3 - Money, 2. Massacre
  2/9Final season of Emile Zola novels starring Glenda Jackson.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Jonathan Franzen, Amitav Ghosh, Nina Mingya Powles
  Jonathan Franzen talks to Elizabeth Day about his novel Crossroads.
11. 16:30
  The Poet and the Snipe
  Poet Paul Farley examines the connection between poets and birds. Producer: Geoff Bird
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Pandora Papers: From Bribery to the British High Street
  How money made from the 'world's biggest bribery scandal' ended up in UK property.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Cush Jumbo
  British star of The Good Wife taking on the role of Hamlet. With Mark Coles.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—10/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/10/2021 Frustration at government response to energy crisis
  Businesses voice concerns at lack of government solution to tackle rising energy prices
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
  Sheila McClennon chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/10/2021
  Jazzer lends a helping hand.
4. 19:15
  The Confessional—Series 2, The Confession of Olivia Williams
  1/6Comedy revelations as Stephen Mangan uncovers his guest's guiltiest memories.
5. 19:45
  Miss Bessemer Saves The Train by Roy Apps—3. 'Can I Tempt You With a Fondant Fancy, Miss Bessemer...?'
  3/5Miss Bessemer discovers that pride goes before a fall.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Twenty years of More or Less
  A look back at our origins, plus the usual mix of numerical nous and statistical savvy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Antony Hewish (pictured), Roger Michell, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Jane Powell
  Matthew Bannister on an astronomer, a director, a president and an actor.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Small businesses 'overlooked' in energy crisis
  Small businesses struggling to survive increase in un-capped energy costs.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The No Accommodation Network (NACCOM)
  Lord Alf Dubs makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The No Accommodation Network (NACCOM).
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Who Defends Europe?
  After Afghanistan and France's defence row with the US, who will ensure Europe's security?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—10/10/2021
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Curious Cases—Series 18, The Guiding Hound
  How do guide dogs know where they're going?
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Always the Last to Be Picked
  Mark Tully considers the enduring effects that being chosen last can have on us.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Afghanistan
  Afghanistan: Afghan migrants in Britain. Also, the return of the Taliban.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Warwick
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Warwick
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/10/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with The Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/10/21 Pesticide regulation, history of science in agriculture, woodland ground cover plants
  Today the science of farming - from the beginnings to the latest challenges.
10. 05:56
  Weather—11/10/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Greater Rhea
  Chris Packham presents the greater rhea roaming the South American pampas.

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