BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 27 May 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/05/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty—2. Clash
  2/5Autistic Dara has just turned 15, and the first swifts arrive in Northern Ireland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/05/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/05/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Salma El-Wardany.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/05/20 Solar farm in Kent, Asparagus picking is a family affair, Clotted cream from goat's milk
  Anna Hill speaks to the company behind the proposed largest solar farm in the country.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Reed Warbler
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the reed warbler.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/05/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Obeying lockdown, flight arrivals, and is this wave of the epidemic waning?
  Does the data show this wave of the epidemic is waning in the UK?
3. 09:30
  Legacy of War—Episode 3
  3/10Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—27/05/2020 Broken hearts rejoice
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Major Anne Read.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Office Cleaners, Cassa Pancho, Jackie Kay
  The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
6. 10:45
  A Run in the Park by David Park—Episode 3
  3/10A young couple take up running to get fit for their wedding. Written by David Park.
7. 11:00
  Meanwhile...—Meanwhile in Beijing
  Rana Mitter explores how China is making the case for its model of government.
8. 11:30
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
  3/4Playwright Michael Frayn’s masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/05/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Just William Pursuing Happiness by Richmal Crompton—William - The Outlaw
  The third of five 'Just William' stories by Richmal Crompton, performed by Martin Jarvis.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Consumer refunds, Online retail surge and Work after Corona
  Watchdog gets over 1000 complaints a day from consumers denied refunds "because of Covid".
5. 12:57
  Weather—27/05/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—27/05/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
7. 13:45
  The Great Post Office Trial—3. I Love My Post Office
  3/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—26/05/2020
  Is it cricket season in locked down Ambridge? Harrison struggles to strike the right tone.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Unforgiven, 07/03/2018
  The team desperately need Frankie's forensics to try to find the kidnapper and save a life
10. 15:00
  Money Box—MBL: Furlough problems
  Paul Lewis looks at the issues employees and employers are having with the furlough scheme
11. 15:30
  Inside Health—Inside Health: The Virus, Shielding; Pandemic Lexicon; Southampton Hospital; Doctor rejects NHS Superhero Tag
  Millions are 'shielding' from the virus. Tanya on the reality of long-term lockdown.
12. 16:00
  The Spark—Peter Macfadyen and rebuilding democracy
  Peter Macfadyen tells Helen Lewis his method for rebuilding democracy from the ground up.
13. 16:30
  The Media Show—Christiane Amanpour and a brief history of CNN
  As CNN marks 40 years, an extended interview with one of its most celebrated journalists.
14. 17:00
  PM—27/05/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/05/2020 Coronavirus testing and tracing starts in England
  Infected people will be asked about recent contacts who'll be told to isolate for 2 weeks
2. 18:30
  Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 5. Am I Actually the Other Half of Gemma Emma Emma?
  5/6The Martians fire the weapon-melting ray, leaving Earth defenceless to the invasion fleet.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/05/2020
  Josh faces some tough decisions in locked down Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—John Grisham, re-opening of museums and galleries, the best of theatre online
  Bestselling author John Grisham on his latest novel.
5. 19:45
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 3
  3/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
6. 20:00
  Grounded with Louis Theroux—4. Lenny Henry
  Louis speaks to comedian, campaigner and actor Lenny Henry.
7. 20:45
  Legacy of War—Episode 3
  3/10Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Forests of the Future
  Peter Gibbs asks if trees can really trump carbon emissions.
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—Christiane Amanpour and a brief history of CNN
  As CNN marks 40 years, an extended interview with one of its most celebrated journalists.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—“Test and trace” policy to start at 9am tomorrow morning
  Matt Hancock says people have "civic duty" to comply with new system
11. 22:45
  Amongst Women by John McGahern—8. Blessing
  8/10Maggie brings her fiancé home to meet her father.
12. 23:00
  Where to, Mate?—Series 1, “…oestrogen in the water…"
  3/4Ben is dealing with a conspiracy theorist and Bernie discusses life before taxi driving.
13. 23:15
  Six Degrees of John Sessions—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Actor, raconteur and impressionist John Sessions tells some entertaining linked stories.
14. 23:30
  Wireless Nights—Series 1, They only come out at night
  2/4Jarvis Cocker prowls the dark in search of those who only come out at night.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/05/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty—3. Sanctuary
  3/5Autistic Dara feels the pressure at school and escapes into nature for some respite.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/05/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Salma El-Wardany.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/05/20 - Re-opening rural communities, AI in goats and free range eggs.
  We discuss how best to ease lockdown for rural communities.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Stone Curlew
  Braving dark countryside, sound recordist Gary Moore goes in search of the stone curlew.

Thursday 28 May 2020