BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 27 March 2017

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Grandfathers - Dementia carers
  Grandfathers: a global study. Also, dementia carers.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Chad's, Shrewsbury
  Church bells from St Chad's, Shrewsbury.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/03/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/03/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Neonicotinoids, rural pubs and spring on the farm
  Could neonicotinoids be banned outright on fields throughout the EU?
10. 05:56
  Weather—27/03/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Yellowhammer
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/03/2017
  News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
  Amol Rajan with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton.
3. 09:44
  Daily Service—27/03/2017
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cherry Healey and Single Parents, the Kingdom of Women in China
  Cherry Healey meets single parents throughout the week plus the world's last matriarchy.
5. 10:45
  Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 6
  6/10As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed.
6. 11:00
  The Language of Others
  Times columnist Iain Martin examines the role of language differences in social divides.
7. 11:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 12, Tim Vine Interviews Sir Ken Dodd
  6/6Tim Vine interviews his chosen guest Sir Ken Dodd.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/03/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Barcode
  How vast mega-stores emerged with the help of a design originally drawn in the sand.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Bio resonance, Movie auctions, The new £1 coin
  Bio resonance devices to help fight addiction, movie auctions and the new 12-sided £1 coin
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/03/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—27/03/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, The Magic of Touch
  Barry Smith explores touch, the sense that connects us to reality.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—26/03/2017
  There's a difference of opinion at Bridge Farm.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—My Name Is...
  Sudha Bhuchar's play is inspired by a media controversy over a mixed-race family breakdown(R)
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 10, 2017
  The challenging general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Chef Dan Barber: The Third Plate
  Dan Saladino meets influential US chef Dan Barber, in the UK on a food 'waste' mission.(R)
11. 16:00
  The Agony and the Ecstasy
  Actress Cherylee Houston explores the link between pain and creativity.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Confession
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss confession.
13. 17:00
  PM—27/03/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/03/2017 Westminster attacker's mother speaks of shock
  Police say no evidence of link between Westminster attacker and terror groups
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 6
  6/6Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/03/2017
  Toby shares his advice.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Anthony Head, Tamburlaine, Ai Weiwei, Line of Duty
  Arts news, interviews and reviews. Samira Ahmed talks to actor Anthony Head.
5. 19:45
  Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 6
  6/10As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed.(R)
6. 20:00
  Salam to Queen and Country
  Zubeida Malik speaks to Muslim soldiers in the British army.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Russia's Extreme Selfie Daredevils
  Lucy Ash meets the young Russians taking death-defying photos to gain internet fame.(R)
8. 21:00
  24 Hours of Sunset—1. Day
  Walking the length of Sunset Boulevard in 24 hours, from city to coast.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
  Amol Rajan with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/03/2017
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Could Brexit 'perfect storm' propel NI Republicanism?
  Sinn Fein and DUP given more time to resolve disagreement
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Behind Her Eyes, Episode 6
  6/10Louise sees David's anger first hand when he finds out about her friendship with Adele.
13. 23:00
  Wireless Nights—Series 5, Megahertz
  Jarvis Cocker navigates the ether in his nocturnal exploration of the human condition.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/03/2017
  Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 1
  1/5Young Machiavelli inherits his scholarly father's fascination with the ancient world.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/03/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/03/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/03/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—New GM wheat trial, early asparagus, ghost fishing gear
  A new GM wheat trial is planted in Hertfordshire which could increase yields significantly
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Corn Bunting
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the corn bunting.(R)

Tuesday 28 March 2017