BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 2 June 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Endell Street by Wendy Moore—1. A Parisian Beginning
  1/5Who were the trailblazing women who set up military hospitals in the First World War?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/06/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Canon Dr Jennifer Smith
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/06/20 Pressures on the countryside as lockdown eases, new Red Tractor labels and conservation grazing
  Rural areas overwhelmed as C19 restrictions lifted; Red Tractor scheme extended.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Storm Petrel
  David Attenborough presents the storm petrel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/06/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Jane Goodall on living with wild chimpanzees
  Jane Goodall describes her life with the wild chimpanzees of Gombe.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Veggie roots: Miles Chambers meets Rachel Ama
  Miles Chambers grew up veggie. Can Rachel Ama convince him to return to his roots?
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/06/2020 The single life
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sharon Grenham Thompson.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Talking to kids about the US protests; Trouper Sandy Collver; Dating after lockdown
  Talking to kids about the US protests; Trouper Sandy Collver; Dating after lockdown.
6. 10:45
  A Run in the Park by David Park—Episode 7
  7/10Brendan resolves to confront Angela about their impending wedding. Written by David Park.
7. 11:00
  Weans’ World
  A child's eye view of growing up in the East End of Glasgow.
8. 11:30
  The Everywoman—Episode 2
  2/2Novelist Sarah Hall continues her search for the literary Everywoman
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/06/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo—Yazz and Dominique
  2/10Bernardine Evaristo’s 2019 Booker Prize-winning novel. Read by Pippa Bennett-Warner.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Has your medical treatment been put on hold because of Covid?
  Call You and Yours: Has your medical treatment been put on hold because of Covid?
5. 12:57
  Weather—02/06/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—02/06/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
7. 13:45
  The Great Post Office Trial—7. A Call for Help
  7/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—01/06/2020
  Emma attempts to balance life
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—An Accident that Wasn't Your Fault
  by Margaret Perry - a sweet romance about taking control of destiny.
10. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Kids
  Short documentaries about childhood. Presented by Josie Long.
11. 15:30
  The Talking Mongoose
  The strange story of Gef the Talking Mongoose, and the trouble he caused at the BBC.
12. 16:00
  The Law Show—Justice in lockdown
  Can virtual courts deliver justice? Joshua Rozenberg reports.
13. 16:30
  Great Lives—Dolly Alderton on Doris Day
  Doris Day is the choice of Dolly Alderton, author, podcaster and columnist.
14. 17:00
  PM—02/06/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/06/2020 Biden tells Trump to read Bible and Constitution
  President accused of failing to provide leadership during unrest across America
2. 18:30
  My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Julie Myerson
  5/6Rufus Hound talks to writer Julie Myerson about the diaries from her formative years.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/06/2020
  Susan puts her foot in it
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Carrie Mae Weems, Liz Lochhead, How will museums reflect the pandemic
  Carrie Mae Weems on the role art can play in the current crisis in the US
5. 19:45
  The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 7
  7/18Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Covid Crime
  File on 4 examines how the global pandemic has shaped organised crime.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Guide Dogs and Guide Runners
  Guide Dogs director Peter Osborne talks waiting lists and lockdown restrictions
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—How children think about maths and time
  Claudia Hammond explores how children think about maths and about time.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Jane Goodall on living with wild chimpanzees
  Jane Goodall describes her life with the wild chimpanzees of Gombe.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Joe Biden launches blistering attack on President over Floyd protests
  Likely Democrat Presidential nominee accuses Mr Trump of stoking division
11. 22:45
  Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo—Yazz and Dominique
  2/10Bernardine Evaristo’s 2019 Booker Prize-winning novel. Read by Pippa Bennett-Warner.
12. 23:00
  You'll Do—Working Together with Paul Sinha and Oliver Levy
  Paul Sinha and Oliver Levy talk quizzing, not replying to texts and perfectly priced food.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/06/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/06/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Endell Street by Wendy Moore—2. An Invitation from the War Office
  2/5Two trailblazing women doctors go to work on the First World War frontline.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/06/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—03/06/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/06/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Canon Dr Jennifer Smith
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/06/20 Scottish fishing & Brexit talks; selling milk direct; forestry report; crops for birds
  Brexit fishing talks & Scotland; selling milk direct; future forestry; wildlife crops.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sedge Warbler
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the sedge warbler.

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