BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 22 May 2007

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—21/05/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Episode 1
  1/5Ishmael is separated from his family when the rebels attack his village in Sierra Leone.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News and Weather—22/05/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/05/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mal Fletcher.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/05/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain. Presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/05/2007
  With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
2. 09:00
  Between Ourselves—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Olivia O'Leary talks to two extras about being the lowest life-form on the film set.
3. 09:30
  A Guide to Garden Birds—Thrushes
  1/5From Somerset - the thrush including Blackbird, Mistle-thrush, Song thrush and Robin.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—22/05/2007
  Christian worship and music led by Mark Coffey.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Novelist Deborah Moggach; A history of hygiene
  Deborah Moggach on her story of the home front in WWI. Plus, hygiene and purity.
6. 11:00
  Nature—The Beetles: Here, There and Everywhere
  Paul Evans explains his fascination with beetles and celebrates their myriad world.
7. 11:30
  Redonda: The Island with Too Many Kings
  Angus Deayton presents the tale of Redonda, an uninhabitated rock claimed by nine kings.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/05/2007
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—22/05/2007
  Consumer news and issues.
3. 12:57
  News and Weather—22/05/2007
  Weather information.
4. 13:00
  World at One—22/05/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Elgar's Dream
  Matthew King recalls the birth of Edward Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius in 1900.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—22/05/2007
  Lilian dances her way to the top.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Veldt
  Adaptation of Ray Bradbury's classic story about a playroom with special powers.
8. 15:00
  Making History—Lambin Warrin
  Vanessa Collingridge explores whether a coppersmith saved the life of King Henry III.
9. 15:30
  On the Road Again—White Sands
  1/4By Geoff Dyer. An English couple pick up a hitchhiker and soon regret their impulse.
10. 15:45
  Men Read Maps Women Gossip—Episode 2
  2/4Stephen Monsell, professor of cognitive psychology, analyses their multi-tasking ability.
11. 16:00
  Generating Genius
  Kate Taylor explores Tony Sewell's plan to break a cycle of educational underachievement.(R)
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Julius Caesar
  Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/05/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/05/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—22/05/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/05/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Jockey
  3/4The surreal comedian's latest challenge is to be a jockey, with no ability whatsoever.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/05/2007
  Is it all worth it?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/05/2007
  Including a report from Weston Park Museum, Sheffield, a Gulbenkian Prize contender.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Walnut Bureau, 1890
  Emily is growing up fast and looking to escape. Then she receives some shattering news.
6. 20:00
  Allergic Reactions
  Mathew Hill reports on the rapid increase of allergy in the UK and how to combat it.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—22/05/2007
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—The Nose
  Dr Mark Porter explores the aesthetic and practical importance of the nose.
9. 21:30
  Between Ourselves—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/8Olivia O'Leary talks to two extras about being the lowest life-form on the film set.
10. 21:58
  News and Weather—22/05/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/05/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—In Cold Bedtime, Episode 2
  Herb Clutter signs an insurance policy, Nancy goes out and the killers prepare.
13. 23:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Moustaches and job interviews in the bizarre sketch comedy world.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/05/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—22/05/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, Episode 2
  2/5Ishmael, his brother and some friends try to keep out of sight of the rebel soldiers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/05/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/05/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News and Weather—23/05/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/05/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mal Fletcher.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/05/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain. Presented by Anna Hill.

Wednesday 23 May 2007