BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 19 January 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/01/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 4
  4/5The initial ardour shared between Mary and the poet Shelley seems to be fading.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/01/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:00
  International Cricket—Australia v England - The Second ODI from the Gabba
  Australia v England. The Second ODI from the Gabba, Brisbane.
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Morning
1. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—19/01/2018
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
2. 09:00
  International Cricket—Australia v England - The Second ODI from the Gabba
  Australia v England. The Second ODI from the Gabba, Brisbane.
3. 09:44
  Daily Service—19/01/2018
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music.
4. 10:00
  International Cricket—Australia v England - The Second ODI from the Gabba
  Australia v England. The Second ODI from the Gabba, Brisbane.
5. 11:30
  The Pale Horse—Episode 3
  3/3Mark Easterbrook has teamed up with Ginger to investigate the recent mysterious deaths.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Niche Work If You Can Get It—Series 1, Cuddle Therapists
  Nick Baker meets the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—University Offers, Young Gambling, Veganuary
  What is behind a rise in students being offered unconditional places at university?
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/01/2018
  Weather information.
5. 13:00
  World at One—19/01/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Roger Law: Art and Seoul—25/12/2015
  In the last in the series, Roger tries some Korean food for Christmas Day.(R)
7. 14:00
  The Archers—18/01/2018
  Noluthando goes too far.(R)
8. 14:15
  Stone—Series 7, Episode 10
  10/10Stone series finale by Vivienne Harvey. Detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Hampshire WI
  Peter Gibbs and his panel are hosted by the Hampshire WI at Sparsholt College.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Series 1, Portrait: Eric Gill Dreaming
  By Alison MacLeod. The artist Eric Gill dreams about his work and life.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Rick Jolly, Dolores O'Riordan, Cyrille Regis, Jenny Joseph, Peter Wyngarde
  Matthew Bannister on a doctor, a singer, a footballer, a poet, an actor.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—Gender pay gaps and how to learn a language
  How much more are men paid than women? And how many words do you need to speak a language?
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—John and Stella - An All-Consuming Notion
  Donating a kidney to a stranger.(R)
14. 17:00
  PM—19/01/2018
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—The government is not going to mount a legal challenge to the decision to release the serial sex offender, John Worboys.
  No government legal challenge to the decision to release sex offender, John Worboys
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 95, 19/01/2018
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/01/2018
  There's a shock in store for Jennifer.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Last Flag Flying director, literary fiction in decline, poet Danez Smith
  Film director Richard Linklater on Last Flag Flying, Why literary fiction is in decline.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 5
  5/5The Emperor is increasingly paranoid that there is a plot against him.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Stanley Johnson, Nia Griffith MP, Andrew R T Davies, Leanne Wood AM.
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Daring to Marvel
  Howard Jacobson on self-censoring and the language of appreciation.
8. 21:00
  Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Omnibus, Episode 2
  2/2Paul Seabright presents the second part of his investigation into our trading past.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump Anniversary Threatened by Government Shutdown
  Urgent talks still underway in Washington to prevent a shutdown of the US government.
10. 22:45
  A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 10
  10/10Even as she enjoys her new job, Nancy dreads the reappearance of writer Hector Bartlett.
11. 23:00
  Great Lives—Justin Marozzi on Herodotus
  Herodotus - father of history or father of lies? Matthew Parris presents.(R)
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/01/2018
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Dave and Amy - Feeling Lucky
  A near fatal cycling accident has a lasting impact.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/01/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 5
  5/5Mary grieves as a widow but, after Frankenstein, her literary renown keeps growing.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/01/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/01/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/01/2018
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Alison Jack of Edinburgh University.
8. 05:45
  iPM—20/01/2018
  A listener on receiving letters from a stalker, even though he is in prison.

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