BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 7 May 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—06/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Morville Hours, Episode 2
  2/5Katherine's progress is shaped by the wintry weather.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/05/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—07/05/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—07/05/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Mgr Tony Rogers.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Soprano Amanda Roocroft; Rebecca Walker on pregnancy
  Lancashire-born soprano Amanda Roocroft talks about her career with Jenni Murray.
5. 11:00
  Mind Changers—Case Study: Kitty Genovese
  A brutal killing led to the naming of the phenomenon known as Bystander Effect.
6. 11:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Houseroom
  5/6Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/05/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—07/05/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/05/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6With Nick Clegg, Kate Adie and Robin Denselow.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/05/2008
  Future thoughts at Lower Loxley.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—To Serve them All my Days, Episode 3
  3/5Davy has immersed himself in school life to try to forget the death of his wife.(R)
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—04/05/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—North African Short Stories, If She Comes
  3/5By Tayib Saleh. Three young people fantasise about opening a travel agency.
10. 15:45
  Musical Migrants—Series 1, From New York to Rio de Janeiro
  3/5Jazz guitarist Scott Feiner's life was changed by a brief encounter in Brazil.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Hearing Voices - Paganism
  Laurie Taylor talks to Dr Julie Kirby about her research into people who hear voices.
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—Knees
  Dr Mark Porter looks at knee injuries and how to treat them.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—7th May 1968
  Sikh candidates from both Labour and Conservative parties canvass in local elections.
14. 17:00
  PM—07/05/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—07/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Look Away Now—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Laurence Howarth, Richie Webb, Dave Lamb, Mark Evans, Katherine Jakeways and guests.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/05/2008
  Taylor - the sentence.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—07/05/2008
  with Mark Lawson, including a report on proposals for a giant public art work in Ebbsfleet
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: 1918-1930: A Land Fit for Heroes?, Episode 3
  3/5The General Strike means very different things to different people.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Litigants in Person
  A panel discuss the advantages and disadvantages of representing oneself in court.
7. 20:45
  The Sermon on the Mound
  Iain MacWhirter recalls a famously controversial speech made by Margaret Thatcher.
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—06/05/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—07/05/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation.
10. 21:58
  Weather—07/05/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—07/05/2008
  National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 8
  8/10Roseanne remembers how her husband, Tom, left her after she was discovered with John.
13. 23:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 2. Murder Reality
  2/4Ariadne's murder game has now become a reality.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/05/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—07/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Morville Hours, Episode 3
  3/5The scents of spring promise new beginnings in the garden.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Thursday 8 May 2008