BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 5 October 2007

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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, The Launch of Sputnik
  4/5The world's first man-made satellite goes into orbit.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/10/2007
  With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—George Michael
  Kirsty Young's castaway is singer George Michael.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—05/10/2007
  Worship and music led by Rev Rosemary Lain-Priestley.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—China's Stolen Children; Mars and Venus Myth; Henrietta Barnett
  How has China's one-child policy has created a boom in kidnapped children?
5. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—The Regatta
  The peaceful village of Seaview on the Isle of Wight hosts its annual regatta.
6. 11:30
  The Castle—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Lady Anne goes uncover as a serving wench at the local pub to get closer to Sam.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/10/2007
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—05/10/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/10/2007
  Weather information.
4. 13:00
  World at One—05/10/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Feedback—05/10/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/10/2007
  Decisions re incisions.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Sparkle
  Comedy by Colin Hough. Evelyn Sparkle is afraid of losing both her job and her husband.
8. 15:00
  Costing the Earth—Food Versus Fuel
  Tom Heap investigates the key arguments for and against the use of biofuels.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, The First King of Mars
  5/5By Nick Walker. There is plenty of time to think during the long journey to Mars.
10. 15:45
  The Making of Music—Series 2, The Depression
  20/30Despite the Wall Street crash and falling record sales, music was booming.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—05/10/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
12. 16:30
  The Film Programme—05/10/2007
  Oscar winning star Jamie Foxx talks about The Kingdom and his alter-ego.
13. 17:00
  PM—05/10/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—05/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 63, Episode 2
  2/9Panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen and Carrie Quinlan.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/10/2007
  The mask slips.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—05/10/2007
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Whose Sari Now, The Orissa Sari
  5/5Neeta's worst nightmare is coming true; even her late husband has deserted her daydreams.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—05/10/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—05/10/2007
  Tim Egan of the New York Times reflects on a topical issue.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Number 10 - Series 1, Home and Away
  5/5Crises loom on two fronts as the Prime Minister faces a backbench rebellion.
9. 21:58
  Weather—05/10/2007
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/10/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Thousand Splendid Suns, Episode 10
  10/10Laila realises that the life she once dreamt of has been achieved at too high a price.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—George Washington
  British General Sir Michael Rose selects 'Father of the American Nation' George Washington
13. 23:30
  The Final Word
  David Owen Norris explores how the word Amen has appeared in music over the centuries.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—05/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Red Moon Rising, America's Response
  5/5Cold War tension increases after the successful launch.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/10/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection.
8. 05:45
  A Dog's Tale—Skye Terrier
  2/5Clare Balding meets the Skye Terrier, made famous by Greyfriars Bobby.(R)

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