BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 12 July 2019

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 4
  Francis Pryor describes the transition from the Iron Age to the Roman period.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/07/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/07/2019
  A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/07/19: Beef prices, LEAF schools, Project to increase access of BAME to the countryside
  Beef prices have fallen significantly on last year which is putting pressure on producers.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Woodlark
  Bill Oddie presents the woodlark.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/07/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/07/2019
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sue Biggs, DG Royal Horticultural Society
  Sue Biggs, DG of the RHS, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne(R)
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—12/07/2019
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Richard Carter.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Summer wardrobe essentials, Actor Jill Halfpenny, Author Cash Carraway
  Sunglasses - a summer wardrobe staple, author Cash Carraway and actor Jill Halfpenny.
6. 10:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Cert, 5. Suspects
  5/5As we race towards the final furlong, the equine and human suspects are lined up.
7. 11:00
  D for Diagnosis—What's in a Name?
  Claudia Hammond investigates the constantly shifting nature of diagnostic labels.
8. 11:30
  Madam Mayor
  Jack Dee, Harry Hill and Brenda Gilhooly’s sitcom about an eccentric new mayor.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/07/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—5. Incentive
  5/10All bets are on for Charlie's return to theatre camp.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Exercising Pensioners, Under Insurance and Celebrating Life's Milestones
  Fitness Club to hire 'older' personal trainers to encourage more 55+ people to join.
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/07/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—12/07/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby, The Lobbyists
  Michael Crick on tales from the Lobby
7. 14:00
  The Archers—11/07/2019
  There's an unexpected visitor at Greenacres(R)
8. 14:15
  The Interrogation—Series 7, Dan
  1/5Roy Williams' crime drama with Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun as the detective duo.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Kings Heath, Birmingham
  Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—I Go To Her Wardrobe by Sabrina Mahfouz
  A story of glitter and grief by award-winning playwright and poet Sabrina Mahfouz.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Eva Kor, Christopher Booker, João Gilberto, John McCririck
  Matthew Bannister on a holocaust survivor, a journalist, a musician and a racing pundit.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—12/07/2019
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Mary and Helen - The Queen Is Looking Good
  Two sisters in their 80s reflect on life and education in the Dundee of their childhood.
14. 17:00
  PM—12/07/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/07/2019 May admits she underestimated Parliament on Brexit
  May admits she underestimated Parliament on Brexit
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 19, Episode 6
  The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like Brexit negotiations.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/07/2019
  Recent events threaten to overwhelm Alistair
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Deborah Moggach, Elsinore computer game, Ivo van Hove, Can high notes shatter glass?
  Deborah Moggach on new novel The Carer
5. 19:45
  DCI Alma Blair—Dead Cert, 5. Suspects
  5/5As we race towards the final furlong, the equine and human suspects are lined up.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Jake Berry MP, Tim Farron MP, Dan Jarvis MP, Alex Phillips MEP
  Ritula Shah presents topical debate from Keighley Shared Church in Yorkshire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Language of Leaving
  Howard Jacobson sets out to take back sovereignty... over words.
8. 21:00
  Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby (Omnibus), Episode 1
  The world of political lobbying with Michael Crick.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Turkey receives first parts of air missile defence system from Russia
  US warns Ankara it will face sanctions for going ahead with purchase
10. 22:45
  Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—5. Incentive
  5/10All bets are on for Charlie's return to theatre camp.(R)
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Dom Joly and Kate Hamer
  Dom Joly and Kate Hamer join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.(R)
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/07/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Richard and Liam - Living in the Moment
  Friends in their 20s on the wonder of music and capturing and living in the moment.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 5
  Dr Francis Pryor looks at what the future may hold for this low area of Eastern England.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/07/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/07/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Major Anne Read.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Identity Through Reading
  Author Zoë Strachan charts her journey of self-discovery as a gay woman through reading.(R)

Saturday 13 July 2019