BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 19 February 2017

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/02/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Revenge of the First King of Mars—Fear and Dread
  The self-styled King Of Mars flees the red planet.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/02/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/02/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Howden Minster, East Yorkshire
  Church bells from Howden Minster, East Yorkshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Liz Truss
  Becky Milligan profiles the Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/02/2017
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Divine Noise
  Academic Dr Sarah Goldingay listens out for the spiritual impact of noise.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Red Shepherdess
  Caz Graham meets Hannah Jackson, a young shepherd shaking up the world of sheep.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/02/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/02/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Homelessness, General Synod, Bats in churches
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Willow Foundation
  Former goalie Bob Wilson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Willow Foundation.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/02/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/02/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—God's Stage?
  Professor Ben Quash reflects on the interwoven history of Christianity and the theatre.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Follies of Experts
  John Gray on how we can prepare ourselves for an 'unknowable future'.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mallard
  Chris Packham presents the mallard.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/02/2017
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/02/2017
  Tom struggles to accept the truth, and Anisha has a difficult day at the office.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Antony Beevor
  Sir Antony Beevor, historian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/02/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Jo Brand with guests Michelle Wolf, Bee Wilson and Henry Eliot.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Let's Do Lunch
  In the time taken for your average midday meal, Sheila Dillon unpacks the future of lunch.
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/02/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/02/2017
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 9, English Upside Down
  Stephen Fry gets the dinkum oil on Australian English. With Adam Hills.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Faversham
  The panel of horticultural experts is in Faversham, Kent.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Engaging with Life
  Disengaging from social media, getting painted blue and taking up running.
9. 15:00
  HG Wells—Ann Veronica, 1. A Fresh Start
  1/2Story of a young woman's quest for liberation. Stars Bill Nighy and Amy Hoggart.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Age gap relationships; Dorthe Nors
  Clark talks to award-winning Danish novelist Dorthe Nors.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Parenting
  Sally Phillips and Matt Harvey join Roger McGough to read poems about parenting.
12. 17:00
  The Pull of Putin
  Tim Whewell asks why populist western politicians want warmer relations with Russia.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Liz Truss
  Becky Milligan profiles the Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—19/02/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/02/2017 Iraq claims progress against IS
  Iraq claims progress against IS near Mosul; Kraft Heinz withdraws Unilever takeover bid
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—James Walton
  James Walton picks the best of BBC radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/02/2017
  Jennifer wants to strike the right note.
4. 19:15
  Guilt Trip—3. Getting Afloat
  3/4Laura and Ros are invited on to a narrow boat.(R)
5. 19:45
  The Poet and the Echo—Series 1, Tao Te Ching
  The Between: Louise Stern's meditation on silence inspired by the Tao Te Ching of Laozi.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Time to re-think Russia?
  Roger Bolton asks if journalists are stuck in cold war thinking about Russia.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Al Jarreau, Betty Tebbs, Sir Peter Mansfield, Dame Jennifer Jenkins, Hans Rosling
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a physicist, a chairwoman, a statistician and a singer.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—HSBC closes church account
  HSBC shuts church's account, Co-op Bank sale and defrauded family respond to their critics(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Willow Foundation
  Former goalie Bob Wilson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Willow Foundation.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Is Talent a Thing?
  Why it could be counter-productive to hire by talent, and what to look for instead.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/02/2017
  Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Brexit, business rates and the forthcoming by-elections.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—John Waters
  Antonia Quirke talks trash with director John Waters.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Divine Noise
  Academic Dr Sarah Goldingay listens out for the spiritual impact of noise.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/02/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Terrorism: does it work? - The 'Hotline'
  Terrorism: does it work? Also, the origins and development of the 'hotline'.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Howden Minster, East Yorkshire
  Church bells from Howden Minster, East Yorkshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/02/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/02/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/02/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/02/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/02/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—UK sugar beet industry and farm animal welfare
  The UK sugar beet industry predicts a bumper year.
10. 05:56
  Weather—20/02/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Herring Gull
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull.(R)

Monday 20 February 2017