BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 26 September 2017

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Wounds by Fergal Keane—1. Tall Stories
  1/5Fergal Keane returns to Ireland to tell the family story that began his interest in war.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/09/2017
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Footpath diversions to protect livestock, straw shortage, food waste
  Do farmers need new legislation to divert walkers off their land to protect livestock?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Starling
  Nature writer Melissa Harrison muses on the amusing mimicking sounds starlings can perform
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/09/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Tracey Rogers on leopard seals and Antarctica
  Singing leopard seals and other perils of research in Antarctica.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Isabel Hardman on nature and depression
  Can growing food can improve our mental health? Isabel talks to JK, a recovering alcoholic
4. 09:44
  Daily Service—Choirs of Angels - Angels
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Rev Dr Calvin T Samuel.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Diabulimia, Harriet Harman, Female chefs
  Why is Diabulimia not medically recognised?
6. 10:45
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 2
  2/5A child psychologist wants to adopt Jeanie. Twin sister Meg is told not to speak of her.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Moth
  Brett Westwood steps into the world of a creature charged with the lore of the night.
8. 11:30
  Passing Dreams
  A portrait of singer, songwriter and truck driver Will Beeley.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—26/09/2017
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Curious Cases—Series 7, The Polar Opposite
  What would happen if the Earth's magnetic poles flipped?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME
  What treatment have you been offered for chronic fatigue syndrome and has it worked?
4. 12:57
  Weather—26/09/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—26/09/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Reith Revisited—Series 1, Anand Menon on Robert Birley
  2/5Sarah Montague and Anand Menon revisit Robert Birley's Reith lectures Britain in Europe.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—25/09/2017
  Justin has an unexpected call.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Lights, Camera, Kidnap!, Episode 2
  True story of how a movie star and her director ex-husband were kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 13, Role Models
  7/7Josie Long hears stories of role models.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Guardians of the Environment?
  Tom Heap asks if the Environment Agency is fit for purpose.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Are we all speaking football?
  Lifelong Arsenal supporter Michael Rosen talks football cliches with Adam Hurrey.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
  City boss Helena Morrissey champions the life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint as her great life.
13. 17:00
  PM—26/09/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/09/2017 Labour plans for run on sterling, if it wins power
  Jeremy Corbyn says investors could worry about renationalisation and tax changes
2. 18:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Birmingham
  3/6Tim meets a Birmingham shop fitter, a leadership trainer and an estate agent.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/09/2017
  Ian is keen to move forward.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Susheela Raman sings Eastern Christian music; Liz Dawn and Tony Booth remembered; the campus in culture; Kwame Kwei Armah
  Susheela Raman; Liz Dawn, Tony Booth remembered; the campus in culture; Kwame Kwei Armah.
5. 19:45
  Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 2
  2/5A child psychologist wants to adopt Jeanie. Twin sister Meg is told not to speak of her.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Adoption: Families in Crisis
  Is there enough support available to struggling adoptive families?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Orbit update, Sailing champs
  Ian Macrae updates on the Orbit Braille reader and we talk to victorious blind sailors.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Scoliosis, Depression, Pets in Hospital, Eustachian Tubes
  Scoliosis, depression in teenagers, pets in hospital, Eustachian tubes and blocked ears.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Tracey Rogers on leopard seals and Antarctica
  Singing leopard seals and other perils of research in Antarctica.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Saudi women driving ban lifted
  Reaction from a long-time campaigner for Saudi women's right to drive.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 2
  2/10Adrian receives a letter from the BBC. His parents announce that they are splitting up.
12. 23:00
  Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 2, Episode 2 - Greyballing
  2/4Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
13. 23:30
  A Good Read—Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White
  Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White discuss their favourite books.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Wounds by Fergal Keane—2. Volunteers
  2/5Fergal Keane's grandmother and uncle join the Irish Volunteers and blood is spilled.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/09/2017
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farmer fears badger cull protesters, food waste, police tractor
  Today a farmer reveals his fears about becoming a target for cull protesters.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Kingfisher
  Writer Melissa Harrison braves a dip and finds herself face to face with a kingfisher.

Wednesday 27 September 2017