BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 23 April 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Great Post Office Trial—4. Navigating the Matrix
  4/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/04/21 - Salmon export figures, naturally GM crops, dung beetles, TikTok hoof trimmer
  Scottish salmon producers dispute government export figures for January.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Green Woodpecker
  Kate Humble presents the green woodpecker.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/04/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—23/04/2021
  The latest news from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Litvinenko Poisoning
  Kirsty Wark's guests recall the poisoning of Russian exile Alexander Litvinenko in 2006.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—23/04/2021 Prayer – With Family
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Fr Azariah France-Williams
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Daphne Oram - one of electronic music's female pioneers
  'Sisters with Transistors'; Covid & pregnant women; Facial shaving; Pan Am stewardesses
6. 10:45
  Amongst Women by John McGahern—5. Future Planning
  5/10With Maggie gone to London, her sisters begin to plan their own futures.
7. 11:00
  Prison Break—Episode 1: We've survived, haven't we?
  1/5Former 'prison wife' Josie Bevan confronts the failings of the prison system.
8. 11:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 5
  Tiffy is caught in an embarrassing situtation by her ex.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Milk Deliveries, Tenants with Pets, Care Home Valuables
  Online-only milk orders. Pet friendly landlords. Keeping valuables safe in a care home.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/04/2021
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/04/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Steel without the fossil fuels
  Steel-making is a huge emitter of carbon dioxide. Is green steel a genuine possibility?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/04/2021
  Chris is confronted with the ugly truth.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Maynard
  Cain murdered Abel. Marcus just wants younger brother Maynard under his thumb.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: A Midspring Night's Dream
  Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural programme with a panel of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Swipe Right—On Sundays by Caleb Azumah Nelson
  Two ex-lovers in their twenties, brought together by food and J Dilla, meet for a walk.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Helen McCrory (pictured), Hans Küng, Eric Gordon, George Reynolds
  Matthew Bannister on an actor, a theologian, an editor, a businessman.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—23/04/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
13. 17:00
  PM—23/04/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/04/2021 Former postmasters want a full inquiry into the Post Office IT scandal -- after being cleared of stealing.
  Former postmasters want a public inquiry into the Post Office IT scandal.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 2
  2/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines.
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Tom Jones looks back at his life and career
  At the age of 80, Tom Jones is releasing a new album in which he reflects back on his life
4. 19:45
  The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 10
  10/15Can Kennedy escape being dangerously cornered?
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Thérèse Coffey MP, Alison McGovern MP, Salma Shah, Pete Wishart MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Age of Infantilism
  Howard Jacobson reflects on the 'incorrigible unseriousness' of our age.
7. 21:00
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Big Ideas 11-15
  Beating climate change takes the best ideas from the smartest minds.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Dominic Cummings attacks Boris Johnson
  Former senior advisor questions PM’s "competence and integrity"
9. 22:45
  The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 5
  Tiffy is caught in an embarrassing situtation by her ex.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Black and British pioneer Kenny Lynch
  Veteran black and British entertainer Kenny Lynch.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/04/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Great Post Office Trial—5. Follow the Money
  5/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/04/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
8. 05:45
  Bodies—Episode 4: Archetype and Anatomy - The body in ancient Greece
  4/12Alice Roberts continues a time travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.

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