BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 24 July 2022

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Living with the Gods—The Protectoresses
  Neil MacGregor focuses on Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, and Artemis of Ephesus.
3. 00:30
  Commonwealth Stories—Indecent Exposure
  1/3Newly commissioned stories from three recent winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of Kingston-upon-Hull in East Yorkshire.
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
9. 05:45
  Profile—Rishi Sunak
  The former chancellor in the running to be the next prime minister.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—24/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Life in a Seminary
  Mark Tully explores life in a seminary. How are young men trained for Catholic priesthood?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Bridging the Skills Gap
  Anna Jones visits a biodynamic fruit, vegetable and flower farm in Herefordshire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—24/07/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Pope in Canada, faith groups at the Commonwealth games, the theology of Stranger Things
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Plant Your Future
  Botanist Frances Tophill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf Plant Your Future.
8. 07:57
  Weather—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—24/07/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Dwelling in Unity
  A service making the start of the Commonwealth Games later this week in Birmingham.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Climate Change and the Fall of Icarus
  Tom Shakespeare grapples with a tricky personal decision over his carbon footprint.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Bellbird
  Chris Packham presents the New Zealand bellbird.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—24/07/2022
  News with Paddy O'Connell, including travel chaos - is it because of Brexit?
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—24/07/2022
  Brad considers his future, and Natasha and Tom have family on their minds.
15. 10:45
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa. The 3rd ODI from Headingley
  TMS Cricket: England v South Africa. Commentary on the 3rd ODI from Headingley.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa - Men’s Royal London ODI Series – 3rd ODI
  Cricket - ODI - England v South Africa - Men’s Royal London ODI Series – 3rd ODI
3. 16:00
  Open Book—Tess Gunty on The Rabbit Hutch; Jackie Kay on the writing of Jamaica Kincaid
  Johny Pitts talks to Tess Gunty about The Rabbit Hutch.
4. 16:30
  Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets—Portsmouth
  Poet Maggie Sawkins explores the language, dialect and poetry of her native Portsmouth.
5. 17:00
  Welcome to Rwanda
  Is Rwanda a devlopment model for the rest of Africa, or an autocratic and ruthless state?
6. 17:40
  Profile—Rishi Sunak
  The former chancellor in the running to be the next prime minister.
7. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 17:57
  Weather—24/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/07/2022 Port Disruption Continues
  Travellers and lorries have faced waits of up to 21 hours to reach the Eurotunnel in Kent
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Neil Nunes
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/07/2022
  There’s a new face at April Cottage.
4. 19:15
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Bristol to Penzance
  3/6Alexei Sayle chats to passengers on a rail journey from Bristol to Penzance.
5. 19:45
  Three Fires—Episode 2: Girolamo Defeated
  2/5Savonarola is about to receive a sign, as Denise Mina reimagines Renaissance-era Florence.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—22/07/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Tony Sirico (pictured), José Eduardo dos Santos, Ann Shulgin, Ivana Trump
  John Wilson on an actor, a president, a therapist and a businesswoman.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Food banks warn they are struggling to meet demand
  Research into 203 food banks found many are receiving fewer food donations.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Plant Your Future
  Botanist Frances Tophill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf Plant Your Future.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Is the UK the new sick man of Europe?
  Why is the UK's economy falling behind its European neighbours and what is the cure?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—24/07/2022
  Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Ian McKellen, David Sedaris, Imelda May, Simon Munnery, The Heavy Heavy, Carwyn Ellis, Yasmeen Khan, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Life in a Seminary
  Mark Tully explores life in a seminary. How are young men trained for Catholic priesthood?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—26. War Games in the Pink Tower
  Matthew Syed goes inside a wargame to explore the evolution of deterrence.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of Kingston-upon-Hull in East Yorkshire.
  The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the archbishop of York.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/7/2022 - Beavers, Rabbit farm, Global food crisis
  Beaver protection. Global food crisis. Rabbit farming.
10. 05:56
  Weather—25/07/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-breasted Goose
  Chris Packham presents the red breasted goose in Siberia.

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