BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 20 June 2021

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
  Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
8. 05:45
  Profile—Naftali Bennett
  The military commando turned tech entrepreneur who is now prime minister of Israel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—20/06/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—George Herbert
  Mark Tully discusses the religious importance of metaphysical poet George Herbert.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Butterflies
  Brett Westwood explores why we have eulogised the butterfly from time immemorial
4. 06:57
  Weather—20/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—20/06/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Smuggling bibles to China; Wedding backlog; President Biden and the Catholic Bishops
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
  Matt Hill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
8. 07:57
  Weather—20/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—20/06/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The world's favourite psalm
  John Bell of the Iona Community looks at Psalm 23, which Scotland did much to make famous.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Anti-Zionism and the Death of Tragedy
  Howard Jacobson on Zionism and the disappointment of a dream.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gillian Clarke on the Red Kite
  Welsh poet and playwright Gillian Clarke enjoys red kites sky dancing overhead.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—20/06/2021
  John Bercow, the blue wall, music festivals and more with Paddy O'Connell. [email protected]
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—20/06/2021
  Brian is on the warpath and Adam struggles with the consequences of his actions.
15. 10:15
  Test Match Special—World Test Championship Final - India v New Zealand
  Test Match Special. World Test Championship Final - India v New Zealand,
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Evening
1. 19:15
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Alastair Campbell
  10/10Writer and strategist Alastair Campbell makes his confession to Stephen Mangan.
2. 19:45
  The Chronicles of Burke Street—The Chronicles of Burke Street, 2: Winston's Story
  2/5Paterson Joseph reads the next in a brilliant new series by the author of Love After Love.
3. 20:00
  More or Less—Covid deaths, outdoor swimming and care homes
  The global death toll has reached a grim milestone. Plus the UK’s low ranking waters.
4. 20:30
  Last Word—Edward de Bono, Paul Van Doren, Alastair Hanton OBE, Violetta Elvin
  Matthew Bannister on a thinker, a businessman, banker, a ballerina.
5. 21:00
  Money Box—The race to avoid stamp duty
  Thousands of home buyers are caught in a backlog as they race to avoid stamp duty.
6. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
  Matt Hill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
7. 21:30
  Analysis—Marvellous Medicine
  Has the pandemic enabled us to accelerate the pace of drug development?
8. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—20/06/2021
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
9. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Stanley Tucci
  Stanley Tucci: Colin And I
10. 23:30
  Something Understood—George Herbert
  Mark Tully discusses the religious importance of metaphysical poet George Herbert.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/06/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Tourism - Travel
  Tourism & travel. How have they evolved over the years and what is their future?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St. Mary the Virgin, Hanbury in Worcestershire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/06/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/06/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/06/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/06/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Craig Gardiner.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/06/21 Tree planting, Arctic Terns, Soft fruit.
  Tree planting targets missed, Covid restrictions affect Arctic Terns, soft fruit.
10. 05:56
  Weather—21/06/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 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.

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