BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 22 April 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—21/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Isabella de' Medici, Episode 1
  1/5Princess Isabella was worshipped by her father and allowed much freedom.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/04/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  On the Ropes—Birgit Cunningham
  John Humphrys talks to former Hollywood socialite Birgit Cunningham about her descent.
3. 09:30
  A Sunparched Country—Water Is Precious
  1/5Drought has forced Australians to start taking water usage more seriously.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—22/04/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Isabel Allende; Saudi women's human rights
  Isabel Allende on her family's story since the death of her daughter in 1992.
6. 11:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—22/04/2008
  Humpback whales gather in their breeding grounds near Hawaii before they head for Alaska.
7. 11:30
  Turned out Nice Again!—Episode 1
  1/2Allan Beswick tells the remarkable story of two George Formbys, father and son.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/04/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Call You and Yours—22/04/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—22/04/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 4, Pulcinella
  2/4Stravinsky's sketchbook for his ballet score can be found in the British Library.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/04/2008
  Matt plays it cool.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hudson and Pepperdine Save the Planet
  Comedy about climate change and how to combat it.
8. 15:00
  Making History—Execution of 'Valerie Givanne'
  Vanessa Collingridge explores the execution of 'Valerie Givanne'.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Follow the Instructions, De Luxe Model
  2/5By Adam Thorpe. The arrival of the dishwasher is observed by an 11-year-old boy.
10. 15:45
  Hunting the Beagle—Episode 2
  2/5He visits Cambridge to examine Darwin's correspondence from the voyage.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—22/04/2008
  John Lloyd presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Juan Manuel Fangio
  Sir Stirling Moss selects racing drivers' driver, Juan Manuel Fangio.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—22nd April 1968
  Steel workers strike in support of Enoch Powell.
14. 17:00
  PM—22/04/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—22/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 4, Role Reversal
  5/6When Ed ends up interviewing his cardiac consultant, he takes it very much to heart.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/04/2008
  Being for the benefit of Mr Kite.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/04/2008
  With Mark Lawson, including an interview with architect Richard Rogers.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 2
  2/10The clues to a murder lead a police inspector to an old acquaintance.
6. 20:00
  Could I Stop Being a Muslim?
  Former Muslim radical Shiraz Maher questions the death penalty for apostasy.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—22/04/2008
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Dr Mark Porter reports on the latest treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.
9. 21:30
  On the Ropes—Birgit Cunningham
  John Humphrys talks to former Hollywood socialite Birgit Cunningham about her descent.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/04/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/04/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Devastation
  7/10Dowell reflects on the devastating impact that Leonora's teenage ward has.
13. 23:00
  4 Stands Up—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Michael McIntyre hosts. Guests include Micky Flanagan, Tom Basden and Mark Watson.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/04/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—22/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Isabella de' Medici, Episode 2
  2/5Isabella is now a young woman and Cosimo must find a husband for his beloved daughter.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 23 April 2008