BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 18 July 2016

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/07/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The English Defence League; 'Real' immigrants
  The English Defence League. Also, who are the 'real' immigrants?(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Church of St Peter, Drayton in Oxfordshire
  The bells of the Church of St Peter, Drayton in Oxfordshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/07/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/07/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/07/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Anna Drew.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Scottish and Welsh reactions to the new Defra secretary of state, Farm robots, Water management on frms
  Scottish and Welsh reactions to the new DEFRA secretary of state.
10. 05:56
  Weather—18/07/2016
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black Redstart
  Bill Oddie presents the black redstart.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/07/2016
  News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—Celebrity Football Managers
  Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of celebrity football managers.
3. 09:30
  In Therapy—Series 1, Jo
  Susie Orbach has her first meeting with Jo, a new patient and an out-of-work actress.(R)
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—18/07/2016
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Roy Jenkins.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Argentina and the disappeared, Dirty Dancing, Women politicians cleaning up the mess?
  Rhetoric or reality: female politicians cleaning up the mess left behind by male leaders?
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Big Thing
  1/5Is Bella ready to move in with new love Guy? Bill helps her role play the dilemma.
7. 11:00
  The Untold—The School Inspection
  A head teacher's fate hangs in the balance as she awaits a visit from a school inspector.
8. 11:30
  Way Out East—Get Well Soon Bobby McGee
  2/6Comedy by Guy Meredith about British expats sharing a flat in Hong Kong.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/07/2016
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Why Factor—Time Perception
  Mike Williams asks why some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes can seem like hours?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Extra Energy & Irish Housing Crisis
  Extra Energy is the most complained about energy company in Britain.
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/07/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—18/07/2016
  Labour's deputy leader says it's unacceptable for MPs to abstain on the Trident vote.
6. 13:45
  Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 1, Khrushchev's Thaw
  Bridget Kendall hears from witnesses to Khrushchev's thaw following the death of Stalin.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—17/07/2016
  Harrison faces a new challenge.(R)
8. 14:15
  Brief Lives—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/4Legal drama series set in Manchester
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 30, Heat 5, 2016
  5/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging music quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Albania and the Cheese Road
  Dan Saladino travels on a new road in Albania that leads to an undiscovered cheese world.(R)
11. 16:00
  With Great Pleasure—Daljit Nagra
  Poet Daljit Nagra presents readings of his favourite pieces of poetry and prose.
12. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 14, Science of Sleep
  Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests discuss the science of sleep.
13. 17:00
  PM—18/07/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/07/2016 Russia's organised doping
  Independent report says Russian government behind widespread doping in at least 30 sports
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 65, Episode 4
  4/6Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks are joined by Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/07/2016
  Pat has a question for Rob.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Simon Pegg on Star Trek, Beatrix Potter at 150, Stalking the Bogeyman
  Samira Ahmed talks to Simon Pegg, writer and star of Star Trek: Beyond.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Big Thing
  1/5Is Bella ready to move in with new love Guy? Bill helps her role play the dilemma.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Corbyn Story—Episode 2
  2/3Steve Richards examines the events of Jeremy Corbyn's year as Labour leader.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—A Subversive History of School Reform
  Professor Alison Wolf on the surprising story of postwar school reform in England.
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Carp
  Brett Westwood goes fishing. Why is the carp king?(R)
9. 21:30
  The Long View—Celebrity Football Managers
  Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of celebrity football managers.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—18/07/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Russia accused of state-sponsored doping
  We talk to Craig Reedie, president of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
12. 22:45
  Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 1
  1/10James Kelman's novel follows a grieving boy and his dad on an American road trip.
13. 23:00
  Don't Log Off—Series 7, Episode 4
  Alan Dein hears the real-life dramas of strangers in Nepal, Panama and Tanzania.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/07/2016
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/07/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Voices of the First World War—By Night
  Soldiers' experiences at night on the battlefields of the First World War.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/07/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/07/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Anna Drew.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Northern Ireland's priorities for farming post-Brexit, Increased risk of skin cancer for farmers, Potato irrigation technology
  Farmers in Northern Ireland are hoping to maintain their farm subsidies post-Brexit.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Spotted Crake
  David Attenborough presents the spotted crake.(R)

Tuesday 19 July 2016