BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 1 June 2018

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Feel Free by Zadie Smith—4. Writing Fiction
  4/5Zadie Smith reads her essay on the art of writing fiction.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/06/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/06/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/06/2018
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Fruit Pickers, Food Traceability, Balmoral Show and Fell Ponies
  Steffan Messenger finds out why strawberries could stay unpicked in the fields this year.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sedge Warbler
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the sedge warbler.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/06/2018
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—David Baddiel
  David Baddiel, comedian and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs(R)
3. 09:44
  Daily Service—A Service of Meditation: Who is my Neighbour?
  A service of meditation led by the Rev Richard Carter.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Chelsea Clinton
  Chelsea Clinton, Women film directors, Ovarian cancer, Winsome Pinnock.
5. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v Pakistan: Second Test, Headingley - Day 1
  Commentary on day one of the second Test between England and Pakistan, from Headingley.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v Pakistan: Second Test, Headingley - Day 1
  Commentary on day one of the second Test between England and Pakistan, from Headingley.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—England v Pakistan: Second Test, Headingley - Day 1
  Commentary on day one of the second Test between England and Pakistan, from Headingley.
2. 18:45
  The News Quiz—Series 96, 01/06/2018
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/06/2018
  There's a shock for the Aldridges.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Orlando Bloom, Grief as muse, Antony Gormley, Novello Award-winning rapper Dave.
  Orlando Bloom on his return to the stage as a cop and assassin in Killer Joe.
5. 19:45
  Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/10Delirious from his injury, Grim's religious convictions threaten to get out of control.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Lamont, Jon Ashworth MP, Layla Moran MP, Jon Platt
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents debate from Ventnor's Winter Gardens on the Isle of Wight.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Bobby Kennedy's Assassination - 50 years on
  Alistair Cooke's incredible first-hand account of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy.
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Eskimo Day
  1/3Jack Rosenthal's poignant comedy drama, set on interview day in Cambridge.(R)
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Donald Trump says Singapore summit is back on.
  President meets one of North Korea's most senior officials at the White House.
10. 22:45
  Last Stories by William Trevor—Giotto's Angels
  5/5Dermot Crowley reads William Trevor's story of a man who finds comfort from angels.
11. 23:00
  Great Lives—Barbara Stocking on Catherine the Great
  Catherine the Great is chosen by Dame Barbara Stocking. Matthew Parris presents.(R)
12. 23:27
  Don't Log Off—Series 8, The Consolations of Art
  Alan Dein connects with strangers around the world to hear how art has changed their lives(R)
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Jane and Felicity - Do You Think You'll Sell Johnny Depp?
  He's really just for decoration... but it would be nice if he turned up in person!
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/06/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Feel Free by Zadie Smith—5. Alte Frau by Balthasar Denner
  5/5Zadie Smith reads her essay on an enigmatic painting of a German woman.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/06/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/06/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/06/2018
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Is my tower block safe now?
  A listener who tried to fireproof his high-rise tower block after Grenfell.

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