BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 7 May 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/05/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Universal Basic Income
  Universal Basic Income - could it work?(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Church of St Michael, Southampton
  Church bells from the Church of St Michael, Southampton.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/05/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/05/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/05/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—New Zealand Farmers
  Nancy Nicolson visits the farmers of New Zealand's High Country.
10. 05:56
  Weather—07/05/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/05/2018
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—The Death of Democracy
  Amol Rajan with Anne Applebaum, David Runciman and Nic Cheeseman.
3. 09:44
  Daily Service—God's Kingdom: Jacob's Ladder
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Dr Marika Rose.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women in Retail
  What do the high street's problems mean for female consumers, employees and entrepreneurs?
5. 10:45
  Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 6
  6/10Milly, gravely ill but desperate to live her life to the full, takes residence in Venice.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—The Commonwealth's Youngest Competitor
  The Untold follows the story of 11-year-old Commonwealth Games competitor Anna Hursey.
7. 11:30
  Homework—07/05/2018
  The second part of comedian Shaparak Khorsandi's witty and personal look at UK education.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/05/2018
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Four Thought—Liberating Men
  Dave Pickering makes the case for a men's liberation movement.(R)
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Low Pay, Online Window Shopping and the Biggest Garden Makeover in Europe
  How starting with a low salary could leave you trapped with one for a decade.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/05/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—07/05/2018
  Analysis of news, presented by Jonny Dymond, including Vladimir Putin's inauguration.
6. 13:45
  The Assassination—Return of the Queen
  An investigation into the death of Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—06/05/2018
  Brian hatches a plan.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Golden Thread
  Rumpole's arrested in Africa. Phillida arrives to rescue him, and their love is rekindled.
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2018
  The nationwide general knowledge contest with questionmaster Russell Davies.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Jollof Rice
  Tayo Popoola introduces Sheila Dillon to a controversial bowl of rice.(R)
11. 16:00
  The Song Hunters—The Age of Extinction
  Sam Lee searches for the last folk singers with a connection to our ancient oral culture.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Fashion
  Professor Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about religion and fashion.
13. 17:00
  PM—07/05/2018
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/05/2018 Putin sworn in for fourth term as President of Russia - critics accuse him of being a 'Tsar'
  Putin sworn in for fourth term as President of Russia
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/05/2018
  Pat makes a discovery.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Literary Norwich
  Rose Tremain, Sarah Hall and Sarah Perry on Norwich's thriving literary culture.
5. 19:45
  Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 6
  6/10Milly, gravely ill but desperate to live her life to the full, takes residence in Venice.(R)
6. 20:00
  Bearing Grudges
  Why do many of us hold grudges, what sustains them in our lives and can we overcome them?
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—The Belarus Tractor Factory
  How a Soviet era business model is still working in Minsk - and exporting worldwide.(R)
8. 21:00
  A River of Steel
  An immersive river journey through the city of Sheffield and its industrial past.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—The Death of Democracy
  Amol Rajan with Anne Applebaum, David Runciman and Nic Cheeseman.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Trump to announce tomorrow if he'll pull out of Iran nuclear agreement
  Boris Johnson - in Washington - urging the President not to "junk the deal."
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Valley at the Centre of the World, Episode 6
  6/10The neighbours gather at the Red House for Jo and Ryan's housewarming.
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Me, Myself & AI
  Michael is joined by Tom Hewitson, conversation designer for the likes of Siri and Alexa.(R)
13. 23:30
  The Followership Game
  Entrepreneur Natalie Campbell looks at our modern obsession with leadership.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/05/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 1
  1/5Christie Watson's compassionate account of her 20-year nursing career.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/05/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/05/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/05/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Health & Harmony Government Consultation, Dawn Chorus and Animal Feed
  Reaction to the government's consultation on the future of farming which closes today.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Redshank
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the redshank.(R)

Tuesday 8 May 2018