BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 13 May 2019

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Conspiracy theories
  Conspiracy theories - their origins and evolution.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2019
  Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Forests and health, flea beetle infestation, European elections
  Walking in the woods is officially good for your health, according to new research.
10. 05:56
  Weather—13/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Greater Black-backed Gull
  Presenter Dermot O'Leary hails the greater black-backed gull as an 'Alsatian of the skies'(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/05/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Billy Bragg on anger and hope
  Tom Sutcliffe with Kerry Hudson, Billy Bragg, Howard Brenton and Will Tanner.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—13/05/2019 God can do everything
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Pastor Alex Robertson
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women's toilets, Domestic violence, Fasting
  The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 1
  Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—Innocent
  Matt’s childhood was devastated by pedophiles. Has he healed enough to find love?
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Russell T Davies, Jon Ronson, Matthew Sweet, Shelina Permalloo, Loyle Carner, Six The Musical, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/05/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Doll Factory—Episode 1
  November 1850 and we meet the ambitious owner of a shop of curiosities, antique and new.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Recycling crisp packets, Flooded homes, Dashcams
  Why have plastic crisp packets collected under a nationwide scheme not been recycled yet?
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/05/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—13/05/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Encounters with Victoria—6. The Dresser
  6/10Lucy Worsley investigates the relationship between Queen Victoria and her dresser.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—12/05/2019
  Freddie is left disappointed.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Madame Tempy
  This story was inspired by Sylvia Smith Lewis's grandmother, Madame Tempy Stuart Smith.
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2019
  The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—What makes an excellent food producer?
  Angela Hartnett meets finalists for Best Food Producer in the BBC Food & Farming Awards 19(R)
11. 16:00
  Stealing Pigs and Other Satirical Nonsense
  Marie-Louise Muir unpicks the intricacies of Irish satire.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Sri Lanka
  Ernie Rea explores the religious landscape of Sri Lanka.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/05/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/05/2019 Doris Day dies aged 97
  The actress played characters that seemed the epitome of America's post-war optimism
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 1
  Gyles Brandreth, Kerry Godliman, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/05/2019
  Ed is forced to let down a friend
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Keanu Reeves, Doris Day remembered, art as an aphrodisiac
  Keanu Reeves on reprising his action role in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 1
  Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.(R)
6. 20:00
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Carolyn
  Carolyn's fighting to save her home from falling into the sea.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Abandoned in the Amazon
  The dangers of flying in the great wilderness of the Brazilian rainforest.(R)
8. 21:00
  Can My Eleven Year Old Fix My Life?
  Can 11-year-old Arthur bring some positive thinking into his dad’s life?(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Billy Bragg on anger and hope
  Tom Sutcliffe with Kerry Hudson, Billy Bragg, Howard Brenton and Will Tanner.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/05/2019
  In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
11. 22:45
  The Doll Factory—Episode 1
  November 1850 and we meet the ambitious owner of a shop of curiosities, antique and new.(R)
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—The Language of Comics
  Michael Rosen explores the visual language of comics, with comics theorist Neil Cohn.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/05/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 1
  Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - London in the 1820s.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/05/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/05/2019
  Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/05/19: Food waste on farm, EU elections, Natural flood defences
  Farmer Guy Poskitt says consumer attitudes need to change to tackle food waste.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on Swifts and Swallows
  Presenter Dermot O'Leary relishes soaring swifts and swallows bobbing in front of his car.

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