BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 21 May 2017

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/05/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, Extrapolation as an Art Form in the Lobby of the John Muir
  In Joshua Ferris's artful new story a novelist finds himself in a tough spot.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/05/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby
  Church bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Robert Mueller
  Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—21/05/2017
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Clowning for God
  Mark Tully asks a priest who is also a stand-up comedian about using wit to puncture piety
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Last of the Formby Asparagus
  Formby asparagus was once a famous delicacy. Caz Graham meets the last of the growers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—21/05/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Green pilgrimage; President Trump heads to Rome; Islam's 'instant divorce'
  As pilgrimage grows, we report on the environmental challenges. Edward Stourton presents.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Child Poverty Action Group
  Simon Callow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group.
8. 07:57
  Weather—21/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—21/05/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Lordship of Christ
  A service of choral matins live from the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Fearsome Nature of Literary Festivals
  Howard Jacobson on literary festivals and the violent nature of creativity.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Cyrus Todiwala on the house sparrow.
  London chef and restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala on his love of the city's house sparrow.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—21/05/2017
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—21/05/2017
  Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Demis Hassabis
  Demis Hassabis, AI expert, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 78, Episode 1
  1/6Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Mac 'n' Cheese
  Sheila Dillon on the humble mac'n'cheese, a dish that crosses culture and classes.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—21/05/2017
  Global news and analysis.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Southport
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Southport.(R)
7. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Let's Be Honest
  Honest conversations about relationships, pets, football and gardening.
8. 15:00
  John Galsworthy - The Forsyte Saga—The Forsytes Concludes, Episode 8
  8/8Ignoring her own heartache, Dinny pours all her energy into protecting her sister.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Gail Honeyman, Nell Stevens and Angie Thomas on the Book She'd Never Lend
  Gail Honeyman talks about her first novel, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Being Lost
  Roger McGough presents a selection of requests for poems about being lost.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Policing the Police
  Are the police really open to scrutiny when people complain about misconduct?(R)
12. 17:40
  Profile—Robert Mueller
  Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, special counsel leading the Trump-Russia investigation(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—21/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/05/2017 President Trump has called on Muslim countries to take the lead in combating extremisim
  President Trump has called on Muslim countries to drive out terrorists.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Katie Puckrik
  Katie Puckrik chooses her BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/05/2017
  Lilian is keen to help.
4. 19:15
  The Vote Now Show—Series 3, 21/05/2017
  Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of the election.
5. 19:45
  Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, Mrs Manville Disposes
  7/10Now approaching 80, Mrs Manville decides it is time to downsize.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Tax, speed dating and sea ice
  Exploring the Labour manifesto's tax plans for high earners.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Rhodri Morgan, Michael Wearing, Dr Helen Szamuely, Ian Brady, Robert Miles
  Matthew Bannister on a politician, a producer, a campaigner and a DJ.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Tax, pensions and manifestos
  The Labour Party sets out its personal finance strategy.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Child Poverty Action Group
  Simon Callow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Keeping Up with the Burgers
  Matthew Gwyther looks at how McDonalds in the UK is trying to present a new image.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—21/05/2017
  Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest developments in the general election campaign.
12. 23:00
  TED Radio Hour—Series 4, Networks
  11/13Guy Raz explores how networks surround and sustain us.
13. 23:50
  A Point of View—The Fearsome Nature of Literary Festivals
  Howard Jacobson on literary festivals and the violent nature of creativity.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/05/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Russian prison visitors - prison boundaries
  Russian prison visitors. Also, prison boundaries.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby
  Church bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/05/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/05/2017
  Spiritual reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—British Flowers, Oysters and Rural School Closures
  British flowers, Wild Scottish oysters, School closures.
10. 05:56
  Weather—22/05/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ashley Davies on the Kingfisher
  Ashley Davies of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre reveals why a kingfisher changed his life.

Monday 22 May 2017