BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 6 January 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Wedding Speech by Big Tom Fallon
  On his wedding day, a groom explains how he lost his sight but found a wife.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Manchester Town Hall
  Bells on Sunday comes from Manchester Town Hall.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Stormzy
  The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—06/01/2019
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Epiphany: The Duty to Be Happy
  To mark the feast of Epiphany, Mark Tully asks whether happiness is a responsibility.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Farming for a Gastropub
  Meet the Banks family who serve food from their farm in their own pub.
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—06/01/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—St Bride's Church, The Sacred Art of Joking, Jair Bolsonaro
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Leonard Cheshire
  Sophie Morgan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Leonard Cheshire.
8. 07:57
  Weather—06/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—06/01/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Epiphany with Archbishop John Sentamu
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service with the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Online Password
  Tom Shakespeare on the near impossible task of remembering online passwords.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rachel Unthank's Magpie
  For Rachel Unthank a lifetime interest in magpies provides this Tweet of the Day.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—06/01/2019
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—06/01/2019
  Jennifer struggles with her emotions and Helen throws caution to the wind.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Jeremy Deller, artist
  Jeremy Deller, artist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/01/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Dog's Dinner
  Posh nosh for pooches is becoming big business - but is it in our dogs' best interests?
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—06/01/2019
  Global news and analysis; presented by Mark Mardell
6. 13:30
  Class Act
  Lenny Henry on how to get more young working-class and BAME actors into the industry.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Chelmsford
  Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel show from Chelmsford, Essex.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—The Value of Friends
  Three conversations exploring the wonder and value of friendships - old and new.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Graeae's Amy Dorrit, Graeae's Amy Dorrit (Episode 2)
  Iconic Dickensian heroine fights her way out of poverty in 21st century Britain.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Jessie Burton - The Miniaturist
  Jessie Burton discusses The Miniaturist with James Naughtie and readers
11. 16:30
  Conversations on a Bench—Derby - Sophie Sparham
  A poem by Sophie Sparham echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench in Derby.
12. 17:00
  Brexit: Bewitched, Bothered or Bewildered
  Adrian Chiles explores views on Brexit with voters he first met for the BBC two years ago(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Stormzy
  The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—06/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/01/2019 PM insists Brexit deal vote will go ahead
  Theresa May says seeking further EU assurances to ensure MPs' support
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Catherine Bott
  Singer and broadcaster Catherine Bott picks the best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/01/2019
  Brian has a brainwave
4. 19:15
  The Rivals—Series 4, 2. The Stanway Cameo Mystery
  2/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.(R)
5. 19:45
  Blackwater by Claire McGowan—1. Zoe
  1/10A woman turns up in Blackwater claiming to be Zoe, but Zoe died 10 years ago.
6. 20:00
  The Forum—From Straw Poll to Opinion Poll
  Exploring the past, present and future of opinion polling
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Dame June Whitfield, Sir Jack Zunz, Thomas Baptiste, David Austin OBE, Karre Mastanamma
  Matthew Bannister on an actress, an engineer, an actor, a rosarian and a cook.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—The cost of a 'no-fault' accident
  Why your car insurance increases even if a crash isn't your fault.(R)
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Leonard Cheshire
  Sophie Morgan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Leonard Cheshire.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Home Truths
  Meet the companies trying to fundamentally change how houses are built.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—06/01/2019
  Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Timothée Chalamet, Yorgos Lanthimos
  Presented by Antonia Quirke. With Timothée Chalamet and Yorgos Lanthimos.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Epiphany: The Duty to Be Happy
  To mark the feast of Epiphany, Mark Tully asks whether happiness is a responsibility.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Work - what is it good for?
  Laurie Taylor explores the history, harms and downsides to our contemporary work culture.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Manchester Town Hall
  Bells on Sunday comes from Manchester Town Hall.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/01/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Stephen Cottrell.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Post Brexit trade, wildfowling and rural planning rules
  Are food standards under threat when it comes to post Brexit trade?
10. 05:56
  Weather—07/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Eider
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Eider.(R)

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