BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 17 April 2019

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/04/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 2
  Oliver Soden's biography about an extraordinary life spanning the 20th century.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/04/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/04/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/04/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Water shortage, methane reduction in cows, milk delivery, horse safety on the road
  Fears over water shortages affecting farmers in parts of north, central and east England.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Little Grebe
  Kate Humble presents the little grebe.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/04/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  New Ways of Seeing—Invisible Networks
  How is technology changing the way we see? Artist James Bridle looks for hidden networks.
3. 09:30
  Curious Cases—Series 13, An Instrumental Case
  3/6Why do instruments sound different?
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—17/04/19 Loving Enemies
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sr Gemma Simmonds
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Top Girls, Dame Glenys Stacey, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  Dame Glenys Stacey looks back at nearly 40 years in public service.
6. 10:41
  The Citadel—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Denny is in love with Manson's wife. When he decides to leave, tragedy strikes.
7. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Josh and Gareth - Good for Your Smile Muscles
  Friends talk about how a state-of-the-art wheelchair can change your life.
8. 11:00
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Jay
  Jay wants to leave behind a life in gangs, but who is there to help?
9. 11:30
  Ability—Series 2, A Job for Matt
  3/4Matt - Lost Voice Guy - decides to turn over a new leaf and earn some money legally.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/04/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 3
  Adrian attends his school reunion and his relationship with Marigold moves on a stage.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Staycations, Instagram Retailing, Video Games
  The psychologist who believes video games can be a force for good.
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/04/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—17/04/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  One to One—Inheritance: Give it up or pass it on?
  Bronwen Maddox with environmentalist Tom Burke, who's planning to leave his money to birds
7. 14:00
  The Archers—16/04/2019
  Freddie is forced to ask a favour from the enemy(R)
8. 14:15
  Death at the Airport: The Plot Against Kim Jong-nam
  Paul French tells the story of the power struggle in North Korea. Drama by Nick Perry.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—The Costs of Being Single
  Nearly eight million people live alone in the UK. What are the financial challenges?
10. 15:30
  In Their Element—Series 3, Sodium: The key to life
  Sodium, the explosive alkali metal that is crucial for all life on Earth.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Detective fiction - homicide and social media
  Detective fiction - how it represents social change. Also homicide confessions on Facebook
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—The Political Interview
  When journalists and politicians do battle
13. 17:00
  PM—17/04/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/04/2019 Scientists have partially revived the brains of dead pigs
  Scientists have partially revived the brains of dead pigs
2. 18:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Begrudging a Crunchie
  4/4Malcolm surprises Ramesh by announcing she wants to become a foster carer.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/04/2019
  Natasha finds herself the talk of Ambridge
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Beyoncé, Madonna, West Side Story, Children's Literature
  Homecoming: A film by Beyoncé and Madonna's new Madame X alter-ego is discussed.
5. 19:45
  The Citadel—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/5Denny is in love with Manson's wife. When he decides to leave, tragedy strikes.
6. 20:00
  FutureProofing—Home
  How the home will be disrupted and transformed by radical technological change.
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—The Uncertainty of Mary
  Alison Cope on a mother's grief.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—The Environment after Brexit
  Where does Brexit leave the UK countryside? Tom Heap hosts a debate.
9. 21:30
  New Ways of Seeing—Invisible Networks
  How is technology changing the way we see? Artist James Bridle looks for hidden networks.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/04/2019
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
11. 22:45
  The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 3
  Adrian attends his school reunion and his relationship with Marigold moves on a stage.(R)
12. 23:00
  Bunk Bed—Series 7, Cate Blanchett
  1/4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran are joined by Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett.
13. 23:15
  Kieran Hodgson's Earworms—Series 1, Mahler
  2/4An idiot's guide to Mahler. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.(R)
14. 23:30
  The Untold—Pushing the Envelope
  A dyslexic postman gets the chance to realise his dream of becoming a professional actor.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/04/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 3
  War in Europe approaches and Michael Tippett pays the price for his pacifist beliefs.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/04/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/04/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/04/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/04/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/04/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Nitrogen fertiliser reduction, the public on farms, circadian rhythms of plants
  Charlotte Smith asks Guy Smith if farming can achieve zero net emissions by 2040.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ruddy Duck
  Kate Humble presents the ruddy duck.(R)

Thursday 18 April 2019