BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 7 July 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 5
  5/5How California's annual almond harvest is eliminating bees from the orchards.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/07/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/07/2018
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart.
8. 05:45
  iPM—My boss, me and the last word
  A listener on an unexpected encounter with her boss and how she had the last word.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—07/07/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Tynemouth Sea and Song
  Folk singer Jez Lowe explores the maritime song and history of Tynemouth and North Shields(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Soft Fruit
  Farming Today This Week comes from a fruit farm in Herefordshire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/07/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—07/07/2018
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 08:51
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/07/2018
  MPs vote through a bill to control the use of restraint in mental health cases.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Robert Peston, Kate Bradbury, Chris Difford
  Robert Peston meets Konnie Huq and Richard Coles.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 21, Peckham
  Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Peckham, south London.
9. 10:45
  Test Match Special—England Women v New Zealand Women, 1st ODI - Headingley
  Commentary on the first ODI between England Women and New Zealand Women, from Headingley.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England Women v New Zealand Women, 1st ODI - Headingley
  Commentary on the first ODI between England Women and New Zealand Women, from Headingley.
3. 17:40
  The Bottom Line—Why do companies do bad things?
  Evan Davis and guests explore what happens when things go wrong in business.(R)
4. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/07/2018 England reach World Cup semi-finals
  England's footballers have made it through to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—David Sedaris, Erica Whyman, Elis James, Courtney Act, Gruff Rhys, Paul White, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Serena Williams
  Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Whitney documentary, AM Homes, The Jungle, The Horniman Museum, Picnic at Hanging Rock
  Whitney documentary, AM Homes, The Jungle, The Horniman Museum, Picnic at Hanging Rock.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—A Hack's Progress
  Jonathan Freedland tells the story of journalism as depicted in fiction.
6. 21:00
  Tommies—27 April 1915
  Mickey Bliss tries to work out why the enemy are always one step ahead.(R)
7. 21:45
  In Therapy—Series 2, Maureen
  1/10Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets 75-year-old Maureen, whose husband has dementia.(R)
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—07/07/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  The Reith Lectures—Margaret MacMillan - The Mark of Cain, Fearing and Loving: Making Sense of the Warrior
  2/5Margaret MacMillan explores our complex relationship with the people who go to war.(R)
10. 23:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire
  2/6Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz.(R)
11. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Henry Normal
  Roger McGough is joined by writer, poet and Bafta-winning producer Henry Normal.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/07/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill
  A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/07/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
  Church bells from St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Serena Williams
  Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams.(R)

Sunday 8 July 2018