BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 21 July 2017

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida—Episode 4
  4/5Novelist David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with severe autism.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/07/2017
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Michael Gove's 'vision', strawberry growing, Bovine TB, and alpaca walking tours
  The environment secretary Michael Gove will call for a 'green' Brexit today.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Matthew Capper on the Bittern
  The RSPB's Matthew Capper recalls the joy of hearing a bittern for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/07/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/07/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—John McEnroe
  John McEnroe, tennis player, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
4. 09:44
  Daily Service—21/07/2017
  Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by Leslie Griffiths.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Prison governor, Women's cricket, Craft, Polly Neate, Cook the perfect
  The challenges of being a woman governor in a men's prison.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman, Episode 5
  5/5Shakur is in jail awaiting trial with her friend Kamau.
7. 11:00
  And Then There Were Nun
  A glimpse into the cloistered world of religious communities.
8. 11:30
  Polyoaks—Series 5, The Battle of Bristol
  6/6An anti-austerity demo vies with government NHS plans in a battle for hearts and minds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/07/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Why Factor—Goths
  Why would anyone be a goth? What is the appeal of this dark and spooky subculture?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Supermarket loyalty, Train station shopping, Obsolete smartphones
  Tesco's Clubcard is relaunched, and train stations that have become shopping destinations.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/07/2017
  Weather information.
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/07/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Collapse of the Soviet Union
  Bridget Kendall on the final days of the Soviet Union.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—20/07/2017
  Shula shares all the latest gossip.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Dad Who Fell to Earth
  Toby Hadoke's comedy drama about grief and aliens. Starring Ronald Pickup.(R)
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Jurassic Coast
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Jurassic Coast.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Series 1, The Volunteer
  An original short work for radio by Anthony Anaxagorou.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Chuck Blazer, Maryam Mirzakhani, Bryan Avery, Peter McHugh, Martin Landau
  Matthew Bannister on a FIFA boss, a mathematician, an architect, a journalist, an actor.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—21/07/2017
  The BBC's Norman Smith looks back at a tumultuous few months covering UK politics.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Cristina and Alicia - Wanting to Change the World
  United by a burning desire to challenge injustice and do the right thing.
14. 17:00
  PM—21/07/2017
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/07/2017 A Cabinet minister suggests free movement of people could continue after Brexit.
  A Cabinet minister suggests free movement of people could continue after Brexit.
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 17, 21/07/2017
  The topical satirical show returns for some post-election skewering.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/07/2017
  There is another unexpected visitor to Grange Farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jane Campion and Alice Englert, Chris Smith's Queer Icon, Lucy Kirkwood, Love Island
  Jane Campion on Top of the Lake, Chris Smith's Queer Icon, Lucy Kirkwood, and Love Island.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman, Episode 5
  5/5Shakur is in jail awaiting trial with her friend Kamau.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Hennessy, Chris Ormrod, Emily Thornberry MP, Theresa Villiers MP
  Ed Stourton presents political debate from Wedmore in Somerset.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—My Encounter with Shingles
  Adam Gopnik on why he turned to marijuana during his recent bout of shingles.
8. 21:00
  Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, Omnibus 3
  Bridget Kendall presents stories from the final years of the Cold War.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK government "united" on the need for a transitional agreement after Brexit
  Downing Street dismisses the idea that any arrangement would mean continued free movement.
10. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Music Shop, Episode 5
  5/10Frank begins refurbishing the music shop. But not everyone in Unity Street is so lucky.
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Sara Cox and Eimear McBride
  Sara Cox, Eimear McBride and Harriett Gilbert talk about favourite books.(R)
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/07/2017
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Lettice and Alice - Gluten-Free
  There are times when it is a relief that the birthday cake has run out.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida—Episode 5
  5/5Novelist David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with severe autism.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/07/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/07/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  iPM—The war time doctor
  Inside the last functioning hospital in Baghdad during the war.

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