BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 29 July 2017

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 5
  5/5Spring arrives, and the outboard engine needs fixing before the hunt can continue.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/07/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/07/2017
  A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  iPM—The Iraqi war doctor: part 2
  Moving to the UK and the tragedy which inspired a career change.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—29/07/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Lincolnshire Bike Night
  Paul Murphy puts on his leathers to find out why Lincolnshire is biker heaven.(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Wales
  Charlotte Smith visits a farm in Monmouthshire who supply pigs for charcuterie.
4. 06:57
  Weather—29/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—29/07/2017
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Sir Tim Smit
  Sir Tim Smit and John Gordon Sinclair join Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles.
7. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa: Third Test, The Oval - Day 3
  Commentary on day three of the third Test between England and South Africa, from the Oval.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa: Third Test, The Oval - Day 3
  Commentary on day three of the third Test between England and South Africa, from the Oval.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/07/17 It's emerged that the main pension scheme for British universities has a deficit of more than 17 billion pounds.
  That figure is the largest affecting any UK retirement fund.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Steven Berkoff, Andrew O'Neill, Ciaran Hinds, Sofie Hagen, Nomade Orquestra, Tanzanian Albinism Collective, Scottee, Nikki Bedi
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Lady Brenda Hale
  Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Girl From the North Country, The Big Sick, Stamped From the Beginning, Walker Gallery Liverpool, Top of the Lake
  Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Sarah Churchwell, Kerry Shale and Briony Hanson.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Roy Jenkins - Father of the Permissive Society?
  Richard Weight explores the key role of Roy Jenkins in the liberal reforms of the 1960s.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—D H Lawrence's The Gypsy
  A handsome gypsy is drawn to the rector's daughter when he arrives at her village.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—29/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Morality and Gender Equality
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 4, 2017
  4/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz.(R)
10. 23:30
  Mother Tongue—Series 1, The Observing Eye
  Helen Mort introduces poetry that makes the ordinary becomes extraordinary.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, The Bridgewalker
  Jamie Parker reads Sarah Hall's story set in a rural town in America's Northwest.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
  Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Lady Brenda Hale
  Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court.(R)

Sunday 30 July 2017