BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 3 February 2019

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/02/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Incident at the Zia Sun
  A new short story by acclaimed American author Kirstin Valdez Quade.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St John the Baptist, Bollington, Cheshire
  The bells of St John the Baptist, Bollington, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Juan Guaidó
  Edward Stourton profiles Venezuela’s self-declared interim president, Juan Guaido.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—03/02/2019
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Faith and Finance
  Mark Tully asks how religious belief can affect business and financial theory.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—The Ethical Dairy
  In a new approach to dairy farming the Finlays keep their calves with their mothers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—03/02/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—03/02/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Jeremy Hunt, Bishop of Liverpool
  Emily Buchanan with the week's religious news and current affairs.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—CLIC Sargent
  Comedian Doon Mackichan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of CLIC Sargent
8. 07:57
  Weather—03/02/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—03/02/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Seeing Salvation
  When Simeon looked into the eyes of Jesus he saw the future of humanity in a baby
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Sea Is Back
  Stella Tillyard argues that the sea - long forgotten - is beginning to reassert itself.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Hoopoe
  Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin has a lifelong love of the hoopoe.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—03/02/2019
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—03/02/2019
  Lexi is guilt ridden and Johnny struggles with an emergency
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Bob Mortimer, comedian
  Comedian Bob Mortimer chooses the eight tracks he would take to a desert island.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/02/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Who are the new generation shaking up the food system?
  Voices for change in the food system from across the UK launch a search for new talent.
4. 12:57
  Weather—03/02/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—03/02/2019
  News with Mark Mardell, including how China's economy is affecting the rest of the world.
6. 13:30
  Serendipity—Pen Pals
  An email from a stranger sparks a remarkable friendship.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—South Lanarkshire
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from South Lanarkshire.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—The Reality of Having Children
  The omnibus edition of a series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Mueller: Trump Tower Moscow
  Contemporary drama on the investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged collusion with Russia.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Alice Oswald - Falling Awake
  Alice Oswald, Radio 4's Poet in Residence discusses her collection Falling Awake
11. 16:30
  Dorothy Cross: Shark
  An ode to sharks by Irish artist Dorothy Cross.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Inside the World of the Class A Student
  Students say drugs are as common as alcohol.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Juan Guaidó
  Edward Stourton profiles Venezuela’s self-declared interim president, Juan Guaido.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—03/02/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/02/2019 Nissan decision described as significant blow
  Ministers have said Nissan's decision to scrap building a new car in the UK is a "blow".
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Nick Baker
  The best of BBC Radio this week
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/02/2019
  Brian faces the consequences of his decision
4. 19:15
  Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
  2/6It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.(R)
5. 19:45
  Blackwater by Claire McGowan—5. Confusion
  5/10Paul finds himself befriending and caring for the very girl he was accused of murdering.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Holocaust deniers, Venezuelan hyperinflation, Tinder likes
  Tim Harford on Holocaust deniers, food prices in Venezuela and dating app statistics.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Jeremy Hardy, Diana Athill OBE, Sir Conrad Swan, Michel Legrand
  Julian Worricker on a comedian, an editor, a herald and a composer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Mini-bond firm calls in administrators
  The cash of 14,000 investors at risk as London Capital & Finance Plc enters administration(R)
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—CLIC Sargent
  Comedian Doon Mackichan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of CLIC Sargent(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The War for Normal
  How influencers are trying - and succeeding - in changing our world views(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—03/02/2019
  Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
12. 23:00
  Radiolab—Series 5, Translation
  1/8Radiolab explores ‘translation’ – how can it help led us to a deeper understanding?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/02/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Class Ceiling
  The Class Ceiling: does privilege pay?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St John the Baptist, Bollington, Cheshire
  The bells of St John the Baptist, Bollington, Cheshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/02/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/02/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/02/2019
  With Canon Simon Doogan, Church of Ireland rector of Ballyholme in Bangor, Co Down.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Dairy Farming and Market Fluctuations, Food and Farming Awards
  Are the highs and lows of dairy farming finally levelling out?
10. 05:56
  Weather—04/02/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Melodious Warbler
  Brett Westwood presents the melodious warbler.(R)

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