BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 19 September 2017

LW Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 1
  1/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/09/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Calls to abolish Scottish Agricultural Wages Board, National parks, Wine harvest, BBC Food and Farming Awards finalists
  A Conservative MP is calling for the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board to be scrapped.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Mocking Bird
  Mockingbirds do not mock but, as David Rothenberg explains, can copy over 1,000 bird songs
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/09/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Jennifer Doudna
  Jennifer Doudna talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research that is transforming genetics.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Isabel Hardman on nature and depression
  Can nature help our mental health? The Spectator's Isabel Hardman asks Dr Alan Kellas.
4. 09:44
  Daily Service—Peace - Reconciliation
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Canon Steve Williams.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Emeli Sande, Sigrid Rausing, Women, degrees and the STEM job market, Cilla the musical
  Philanthropist Sigrid Rausing talks about the impact of addiction on her family's life.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 2
  2/5Amy is a typical modern teenager - who happens to be trans.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Baobab
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the baobab or upside-down tree.
8. 11:30
  Laverne in the Willows
  Lauren Laverne celebrates Kenneth Grahame's classic tale, 'The Wind in the Willows'.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—19 September 1917 - Kitty Lumley
  Epic drama series set in Great War Britain. Kitty Lumley feels trapped.
3. 12:15
  International Cricket—England v West Indies - 1st ODI, Old Trafford
  Commentary on the first ODI between England and West Indies, from Old Trafford.
4. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 17:57
  International Cricket—England v West Indies - 1st ODI, Old Trafford
  Commentary on the first ODI between England and West Indies, from Old Trafford.
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Evening
1. 20:30
  File on 4 Investigates—Paralympic Sport - Fair Play?
  Are some countries cheating the paralympic classification system in the pursuit of medals?
2. 20:40
  In Touch—AMD drugs and the new £10 note
  Chris Thorley goes directly to his CCG to demand Eylea, we review the new ten pound note.
3. 21:00
  Inside Health—Addiction services; Schizophrenia; Hearts and cancer
  Inside Health reveals the poor state of addiction services in England.
4. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Jennifer Doudna
  Jennifer Doudna talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research that is transforming genetics.(R)
5. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump: 'US can destroy North Korea'
  President Trump condemns 'rogue nations'.
6. 22:45
  Short Works—BBC National Short Story Award 2017, Bearded
  By Ross Raisin. Someone is hogging the hair-dryers in the changing rooms.
7. 23:00
  Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
8. 23:30
  A Good Read—Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
  Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 2
  2/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/09/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Potato harvest safety; Rural housing; Food and Farming Awards
  Anna Hill visits a potato farm during harvest time, as the safety inspectors arrive.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Superb Lyrebird
  As David Rothenberg suggests, the superb lyrebird song has evolved to excess and craziness

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