BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 27 October 2019

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Fairy by Julia Bell
  Lost in the woods, a mother and son meet a stranger on the path.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/10/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
8. 05:45
  Profile—Bridget Riley
  We explore the life and career of British artist Bridget Riley.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—27/10/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Moon
  Michael Symmons Roberts takes a trip to the Moon and explores its enduring poetic appeal.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Blessing the Cattle
  For centuries the cattle of the west of Ireland have been led for the winter to the Burren
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/10/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/10/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Uluru; Einstein; Amazon Synod
  William Crawley presents religious news and current affairs from around the world.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Youth Business International
  James Caan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Youth Business International
8. 07:57
  Weather—27/10/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/10/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Standing on the shoulders of Giants
  A service for the Sunday before All Saints’ Day
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—An evening at the Death Cafe
  Sarah Dunant describes an evening talking with a group of strangers about death.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the Common Crane
  Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde recalls being surrounded by dancing common cranes.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/10/2019
  News with Paddy O'Connell including Brexit latest and tree of the year.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/10/2019
  Tempers flare at Grange Farm and there’s a shock for Oliver.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Wendell Pierce, actor
  Wendell Pierce, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jen Brister, Edward Brooke-Hitching and Jason Hazeley
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Brexit: The Tomato's Story. What can one food tell us about the future?
  Dan Saladino picks the tomato to examine the impact of the new Brexit deal on future food.
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/10/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/10/2019
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  China and the World—Who Dares Wins?
  1/3Is China's engagement with the wider world a "win-win" or just a one-sided grab for power?
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Bristol Botanic Gardens: Correspondence Edition
  Kathy Clugston and the team are in Bristol Botanic Gardens.
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Community, Friendship and Family
  The Sunday Omnibus edition with conversations about community, friendship and family.
9. 15:00
  Inspector Chen—Series 2, 1. A Case of Two Cities
  1/3Inspector Chen investigates the murder of the former head of the anti-corruption squad
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Andrew Michael Hurley, best novels of 1995, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
  Andrew Michael Hurley talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel Starve Acre.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Kathryn Simmonds
  Kathryn Simmonds joins Roger McGough to choose her favourite poems from listener requests.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Crash Landing - The demise of Thomas Cook
  File on 4 charts the rise and fall of travel firm Thomas Cook.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Bridget Riley
  We explore the life and career of British artist Bridget Riley.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—27/10/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/10/2019 US says Islamic State leader killed in special forces raid
  President Trump said Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up after being chased by dogs.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Phil Wang
  The best of BBC Radio this week with comedian Phil Wang.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/10/2019
  The Grundys are on a mission.
4. 19:15
  Heidi Regan: Overthinker
  Stand-up special from BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.
5. 19:45
  Stillicide—Episode 12: Patrol
  12/12The final part of Cynan Jones' gripping series set in the very near future.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—25/10/2019
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Alicia Alonso, Deborah Orr, Joyce Cansfield, Clora Bryant
  Matthew Bannister on a ballerina, a journalist, a crossword setter, a trumpeter
8. 21:00
  Money Box—What's next for QuickQuid borrowers?
  Payday lender lender QuickQuid enters administration. Where does that leave its customers?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Youth Business International
  James Caan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Youth Business International
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The New Censorship
  How censorship works in our information age.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—27/10/2019
  Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the prospects for an early general election
12. 23:00
  Radiolab—Series 2, Patient Zero
  7/8Radiolab explores how you find out who Patient Zero is - the heart of any kind of outbreak
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Cool
  The origins & meaning of 'cool'
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/10/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Monday 28 October 2019