BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 30 July 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Playing at Power
  What was the relationship between actor Richard Burton and President Tito?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
8. 05:45
  Profile—Benjamin Netanyahu
  Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—30/07/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Rabindranath Tagore: Unity in Diversity
  For the anniversary of the birth of Rabindranath Tagore, Mark Tully explores his vision.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Feeding the city – and its dreams
  Richard Baynes meets the people bringing country to city on a community farm in Edinburgh.
4. 06:57
  Weather—30/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—30/07/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—30/07/2023
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hand in Hand International
  Sandi Toksvig makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hand in Hand International.
8. 07:57
  Weather—30/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—30/07/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—'Human'
  For three weeks each summer Christians gather in the Lake District town of Keswick.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Freddie Mercury's Moustache Comb
  Stephen Smith on our fascination with the belongings of the rich and famous.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Danielle Meyer on the Gannet
  The RSPB's Danielle Meyer recalls working with gannets for Tweet of the Day.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—30/07/2023
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—30/07/2023
  Frustration builds for Henry, and George makes a controversial suggestion.
15. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v Australia - 5th Ashes Test, Day 4
  Test Match Special: Commentary on the fourth day of the fifth Ashes Test from the Oval.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v Australia - 5th Ashes Test, Day 4
  Test Match Special: Commentary on the fourth day of the fifth Ashes Test from the Oval.
3. 17:40
  Profile—Benjamin Netanyahu
  Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
4. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 17:57
  Weather—30/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/07/2023 PM Questions Traffic Reduction Measures
  Rishi Sunak has ordered a review of what he called anti-car measures.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Phil Maguire
  Phil Maguire chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/07/2023
  Helen is on a mission
4. 19:15
  Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Cheltenham to Maesteg
  4/6Alexei Sayle travels from Cheltenham to Maesteg, meeting strangers on his train.
5. 19:45
  Golden Eggs—Crinkum Crankum
  By Amanthi Harris. Anya learns the art of oral storytelling.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—28/07/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—George Alagiah, Sinead O'Connor, Ann Clwyd, Tony Bennett, and Trevor Francis
  John Wilson on a journalist, a singer-songwriter, a politician, a singer, a footballer
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Care Homes, Consumer Duty and Stamps
  Care home leaders call for an energy support scheme to be reopened.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hand in Hand International
  Sandi Toksvig makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hand in Hand International.
10. 21:30
  Loose Ends—Freema Agyeman, John O'Farrell, Dr Xand van Tulleken, Ravinder Bhogal, Lady Nade, Saramaccan Sound, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—30/07/2023
  Nick Watt hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Moral Maze—Is idleness good for us?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/07/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—48. Love Thy Villain
  Matthew Syed looks at the merits of embracing your inner 'villain'.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/07/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/07/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/07/23 Imported eggs up, rural services in crisis, sea temperature rises
  Imports of eggs are up 276%.
10. 05:56
  Weather—31/07/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Garden Warbler
  Paul Brook discusses watching a garden warbler for Tweet of the Day.

Monday 31 July 2023