BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 19 April 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Orange Order
  The Orange Order: an exploration of its origins, practices and principles.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church, Barnes, in London.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church, Barnes, in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/04/21 Soil, Rural tourism, Potatoes
  Why and how we should care for soils. Rural tourism. Tough times for potato growers.
10. 05:56
  Weather—19/04/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Greylag Goose
  David Attenborough presents the greylag goose.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/04/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—What if the Incas had colonised Europe?
  Andrew Marr with Laurent Binet, Caroline Dodds Pennock and Christienna Fryar.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—19/04/2021 Prayer - The Secret of Prayer
  Christian worship with a Bible reading prayer and music led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Pauline Black of The Selecter, Julia Gillard on girls' education, Mothers at risk of losing their children.
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 10:45
  Amongst Women by John McGahern—1. Return Home
  1/10Moran’s three adult daughters return home in an effort to revive their ageing father.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—Return Flight to Newquay
  Grace Dent follows Cornwall Airport Newquay over the tough pandemic winter.
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Emma Kennedy, Kate Humble, Errollyn Wallen, Katy Wix, Billie Marten, Evans McRae, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 1
  Underpaid publicity agent Tiffy finds an unusual solution to her housing crisis.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—London Economy; John Lewis, Fantasy Football
  Why London's economy might be hardest hit because of lack of the tourists and workers.
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/04/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—19/04/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Chill Hunters
  Meet the fearless investigators hunting down planet-destroying gases.
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—Going Dark
  By Marcella Evaristi. In 1642, the Puritans close the theatres for 18 years.
8. 14:45
  The Why Factor—Magicians: Inside their Minds
  Who are the magicians and why do they enjoy performing for us?
9. 15:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 7, 2021
  The contest of cryptic connections, chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Lab-grown meat: How long before it's on a menu near you?
  Sheila Dillon looks at what the future holds for lab-grown or cultivated meat.
11. 16:00
  Peter Brook
  Glenda Jackson's exclusive interview with world famous theatre director Peter Brook.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—The Vaccine
  Ernie Rea takes a look at the religious reasons behind vaccine hesitancy.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/04/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/04/202 Plans for a breakaway European super league condemned
  The government says it is examining every option to prevent the new league happening
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 9
  9/10Tom Allen hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/04/2021
  Fallon is left reeling
4. 19:15
  Front Row—London Grammar, Frank of Ireland, Photographer of the Year Craig Easton
  London Grammar, Sitcom Frank of Ireland reviewed, Photographer Craig Easton
5. 19:45
  The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 6
  6/15Innsmouth is getting even weirder for Kennedy.
6. 20:00
  Walking the Plank
  The Yorkshire town of Withernsea is dying on its feet. Can a new pier change its fortunes?
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Sexual Healing in the Israeli Military
  Healing the deepest of battle wounds through ground-breaking sexual therapy.
8. 21:00
  A Pyrotechnic History of Humanity—Fossil Fuels
  3/4How the energy bonanza of coal, oil and gas has given us unprecedented affluence.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—What if the Incas had colonised Europe?
  Andrew Marr with Laurent Binet, Caroline Dodds Pennock and Christienna Fryar.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Breakaway European Super League shocks football world
  Proposal provokes widespread condemnation across the sport
11. 22:45
  The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 1
  Underpaid publicity agent Tiffy finds an unusual solution to her housing crisis.
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Changing Names
  Michael Rosen and BBC presenter Ben Boulos talk changing names.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/04/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Great Post Office Trial—1. The Imaginary Heist
  1/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/04/21 - Pick for Britain ends, Carbon storage
  The end of the Pick for Britain campaign.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Spotted Woodpecker
  Chris Packham presents the great spotted woodpecker.

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