BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 29 April 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/04/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Poet and the Echo—Crossing the Bar
  Linda Cracknell's captivating story inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/04/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/04/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Church of St Lawrence, Towcester
  Church bells from the Church of St Lawrence, Towcester.
8. 05:45
  Profile—David Lammy
  The life and career of Windrush champion and Tottenham MP, David Lammy.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—29/04/2018
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Brides of God
  Musician Jahnavi Harrison celebrates women who dedicate their lives entirely to God.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Farming Japanese
  Could the future of farming be soil free? Nick Luscombe visits Japan to find out.
4. 06:57
  Weather—29/04/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—29/04/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Art in a Sacred Space, The Business of Ramadan, Alfie Evans
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Maternity Worldwide
  Emily Watson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Maternity Worldwide.
8. 07:57
  Weather—29/04/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—29/04/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Abiding in Christ
  Dr John Inge, bishop of Worcester, preaches at a Eucharist from Lancing College Chapel.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A Normal Need
  Tom Shakespeare asks why disabled sexuality is still so often taboo.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Miriam Darlington selects her Tweet of the Day, 1 of 2
  Writer and naturalist Miriam Darlington selects her quintet of birds for Tweet of the Day.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Broadcasting House's Twit of the day.
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—29/04/2018
  Shula makes a fresh start, and Brian continues to scheme.
15. 11:15
  The Reunion—The Young Ones
  Sue MacGregor reunites five people from the ground-breaking 80s TV comedy The Young Ones.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The BBC Food & Farming Awards 2018: Finalist stories
  From Belfast via Barrow-in-Furness to Brighton. Sheila Dillon meets our 2018 finalists.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/04/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—29/04/2018
  News with Mark Mardell including local elections preview and archaeology under a shed.
6. 13:30
  The Piano Man
  Behind the scenes with Ulrich Gerhartz, piano technician to the world's best pianists.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Cambridge
  Peter Gibbs and his panel make a visit to Cambridge.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Sharing the Load
  Friends and family supporting those with health issues.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Love Henry James - The Aspern Papers
  Written in Venice, this was one of Henry James's favourite novels.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Crime writer John Harvey, The best characters in fiction
  John Harvey on the latest in his Charlie Resnick series, Body and Soul.
11. 16:30
  The Echo Chamber—Series 11, Gillian Clarke
  4/4A visit to Gillian Clarke's home in Wales, with poems from her latest collection, Zoology.
12. 17:00
  Too Young to Veil?
  An investigation into the growing number of very young girls wearing the hijab in the UK.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—David Lammy
  The life and career of Windrush champion and Tottenham MP, David Lammy.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—29/04/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/04/2018 Tory chairman defends home secretary
  Amber Rudd faces further scrutiny amid continuing deportation target scandal
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
  The best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/04/2018
  Alice is on the warpath.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
  Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.
5. 19:45
  Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Waiting for JB
  Retired university don Peter is waiting for a rare visit from his infuriating brother.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Straws, Women on boards, Animals born each day
  Measuring plastic pollution, female FTSE directors and counting animal offspring.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Avicii (Tim Bergling), Ruth Nussenzweig, Anita Shreve, Guy Playfair, Bob Bura
  Matthew Bannister on a DJ, a medical researcher, a novelist, a ghost hunter, an animator.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Banks fail blind people
  Banks let down blind people with poor online services, Simplifying the UK's most hated tax(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Maternity Worldwide
  Emily Watson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Maternity Worldwide.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Confronting Sexual Harassment
  From training to employing more senior women: how businesses can stop workplace harassment(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—29/04/2018
  Carolyn Quinn and guests respond to the resignation of Amber Rudd as home secretary.
12. 23:00
  Radiolab—Series 3, Blame
  5/10Radiolab explores blame - why do we need it, and can we push past it to forgiveness?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/04/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Menswear Revolution
  Menswear revolution - the changes in men's clothes over time.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Church of St Lawrence, Towcester
  Church bells from the Church of St Lawrence, Towcester.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/04/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/04/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/04/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/04/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/04/2018
  Spiritual comment and prayer with Catherine Butcher, communications director of HOPE.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rural housing for the elderly, Future of farming - consultation, The equine industry
  Featuring a discussion about more houses for older people in rural areas.
10. 05:56
  Weather—30/04/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
  Chris Packham presents the barn owl.(R)

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