BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 7 July 2017

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 4
  4/5The pigs are nearing the time for slaughter.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/07/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—The UK dairy sector, cross-border dairy sales in Northern Ireland, horsemeat trial, World Heritage status for the Lake District?
  With concerns over butter and cream shortages, what's the state of the UK dairy sector?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Josh Myers on the Short-Eared Owl
  Teenager Josh Myers describes how photographing wildlife reduces his Tourette's symptoms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/07/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/07/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster, where social care in England is top of the agenda.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Carlo Rovelli
  Professor Carlo Rovelli, physicist, is interviewed for Desert Island Discs by Kirsty Young(R)
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—07/07/2017
  Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject led by the Rev Dr Christopher Landau
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Patience Gray, Contraception and pregnancy risk, Yarl's Wood, Anorexia, Dating
  Patience Gray, contraception and pregnancy risk, Yarl's Wood, anorexia, and dating.
6. 10:30
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa: First Test, Lord's - Day 2
  Commentary on day two of the first Test between England and South Africa, from Lord's.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa: First Test, Lord's - Day 2
  Commentary on day two of the first Test between England and South Africa, from Lord's.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 17:57
  Test Match Special—England v South Africa: First Test, Lord's - Day 2
  Commentary on day two of the first Test between England and South Africa, from Lord's.
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Evening
1. 18:45
  Dead Ringers—Series 17, 07/07/2017
  The topical satirical show returns for some post-election skewering.
2. 19:00
  The Archers—07/07/2017
  Fallon grasps the nettle.
3. 19:15
  Front Row—Sarah Hall, Antony Sher, Fatherhood, Beethoven's 9th Symphony
  Sarah Hall, Antony Sher's Queer Icon, Fatherhood, Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
4. 19:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 5
  5/10Michael, Ben and Shawna arrive at the Burning Man festival.(R)
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Suella Fernandes MP, Bronwen Maddox, Jack Monroe, Chuka Umunna MP
  Ritula Shah presents political debate and discussion from Hungerford in Berkshire.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—A Staircase in Sunlight
  Adam Gopnik goes in search of a white staircase in Capri.
7. 21:00
  Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, Omnibus 1
  Bridget Kendall presents stories from the Cold War, from China to Chile.
8. 21:58
  Weather—07/07/2017
  Weather information.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump and Putin hold 'robust talks' at G20
  US and Russian leaders discuss Syria, Ukraine and alleged meddling in the US election.
10. 22:45
  Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 5
  5/10Ray Bradbury's visionary classic, abridged by Sara Davies. Read by Alex Jennings.
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Kathy Burke and Tom Allen
  Kathy Burke and Tom Allen discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/07/2017
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster on the tax taboo and the struggle for LGBT rights.
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Emma and Emily - The Prom
  It's never too early to sort out your prom dress.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 5
  5/5Family guests are on their way and Little Pig has to be slaughtered in time for Christmas.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/07/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/07/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Fireproofing my tower block
  iPM has a look around listener Phil's tower block, as work starts to fireproof it.

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