BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 3 October 2007

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—03/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Red Moon Rising, Tension and Pressure
  2/5Political pressure is brought to bear on the scientists to meet deadlines.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/10/2007
  With James Naughtie and John Humphrys. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day
2. 09:00
  Midweek—03/10/2007
  Lively and diverse conversation.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—03/10/2007
  Christian worship and music led by Fr Philip Sumner.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Katie Melua; Breast Cancer Signs; The Scandalous Duchess
  Katie Melua discusses life after a big breakthrough. Plus the real scandalous duchess.
5. 11:00
  Return of the Town Hall—Episode 1
  1/3Can this very traditional venue be successfully relaunched to appeal to modern audiences?
6. 11:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, A Wanting Man
  2/4Arms dealer Simon struggles to understand why other people hold his job against him.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/10/2007
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—03/10/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Sheila McClennon.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/10/2007
  Weather information.
4. 13:00
  World at One—03/10/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6With Craig Brown, Caitlin Moran and Dr Brian Cox.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—02/10/2007
  Jennifer speaks her mind.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hard Road
  By Simon Vinnicombe. Struggling both at school and at home, Bradley decides to get away.
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—30/09/2007
  Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank are guests of Durham University.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, Drinking Vodka in the Afternoon
  3/5By Tania Hershman. In an Irish village, Mary receives lessons from a mysterious Russian.
10. 15:45
  The Making of Music—Series 2, Cinema
  18/30The film industry became the great patron of music in the 20th century.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Planet of Slums Follow Up - Popular Comedy
  Laurie Taylor re-visits the topic of new urban mega slums with Professor Patrick Wakely
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—Headaches
  Dr Mark Porter explores headaches and their causes.
13. 17:00
  PM—03/10/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—03/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency—Episode 1
  1/6Dirk discovers that Richard Macduff is not himself.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/10/2007
  Kathy in suspense.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—03/10/2007
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Whose Sari Now, The Madrassi Version
  3/5Interior design guru Tarquin and his television crew shoot a special feature on the shop.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—03/10/2007
  Michael Portillo, Melanie Phillips, Claire Fox and Clifford Longley question witnesses.
7. 20:45
  The Buzz of Politics
  Gerry Northam examines the use of the beehive as a metaphor for state government.
8. 21:00
  Quest for a Cure
  Peter Day visits Washington DC to see whether the regulators will licence an HIV-Aids drug
9. 21:30
  Midweek—03/10/2007
  Lively and diverse conversation.
10. 21:58
  Weather—03/10/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/10/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Thousand Splendid Suns, Episode 8
  8/10As the Taliban take over Kabul, Laila is relieved that her father is no longer alive.
13. 23:00
  15 Minute Musical—Series 4, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Camilla
  3/6Camilla Parker Bowles leaves the convent to help look after Charles Von Windsor's family.
14. 23:15
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Job Hunting
  3/6Dave is still separated. Can he get his life back on track by getting a job?
15. 23:30
  The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, God
  5/6The comedian ponders matters spiritual involving burglars, Bruce Forsyth and Mr Tickle.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—04/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Red Moon Rising, Trials and Errors
  3/5As rivalries simmer, pressure increases on Khrushchev's pet designer Korolev.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 4 October 2007