BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 13 May 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—12/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 1
  1/5The family move in to an old cowshed, imaginatively redecorated by Robyn's mother.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/05/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  On the Ropes—Ashley Walters
  John Humphrys talks to actor Ashley Walters, formerly known as Asher D of So Solid Crew.
3. 09:30
  A Sunparched Country—Save the Soil, Save the Planet
  3/5Farmers and scientists are looking at how old soils might be used to check global warming.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—13/05/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Fr Philip Sumner.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Artist Barbara Rae; Poet Gillian Clarke
  Poet Gillian Clarke, and Scottish artist Barbara Rae on her life as a Royal Academician.
6. 11:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—13/05/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals.
7. 11:30
  The Frost Collection—Series 1, Heroes and Villains
  1/3With Joanna Lumley, Joan Bakewell, Charles Kennedy and Tim Vine.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/05/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Call You and Yours—13/05/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—13/05/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Blues Dance
  DJ Don Letts tells the story of Jamaican Blues Dance in Britain.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—12/05/2008
  A break in the tour.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Women of an Uncertain Age
  By Rony Robinson and Sally Goldsmith. A funny touching play about the menopause.
8. 15:00
  Making History—Harbin China - The Dockside Dandies of Lowestoft
  Vanessa Collingridge investigates a 1932 murder in East China.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Jennings' Little Hut, The Kettle of Fish
  2/5Mr Wilkins blows his top when he finds Jennings looking for a fish - up a tree.
10. 15:45
  Letters Home—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Alejandra started her own business after her husband lost his well-paid job.(R)
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—13/05/2008
  Michael Rosen presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Edward Lear
  Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—13th May 1968
  A general strike brings Paris to a halt. Crucial Vietnam peace talks begin.
14. 17:00
  PM—13/05/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—13/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 3, Letter From America
  1/6The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/05/2008
  An invitation from Ireland.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—13/05/2008
  With Mark Lawson, including news of the shortlist for the Turner Prize for visual art.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Gifted, Episode 2
  2/5As Rumi approaches her maths A-Level, her separation from family and friends intensifies.
6. 20:00
  Divided Britain—Teaching Tolerance
  Gerry Northam reports from a Lancashire college designed to help racial integration.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—13/05/2008
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Sun and Skin
  Dr Mark Porter weighs up the benefits of sunshine against the harm it can do to our skin.
9. 21:30
  On the Ropes—Ashley Walters
  John Humphrys talks to actor Ashley Walters, formerly known as Asher D of So Solid Crew.
10. 21:58
  Weather—13/05/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/05/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Behaviour of Moths, Episode 2
  2/10Ginny's sister Vivien's homecoming is both delightful and disturbing.
13. 23:00
  Mouth Trap—Marriage and Babies
  1/6With Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Zoe Gardner and Gareth Tunley.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/05/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—14/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 2
  2/5Robyn's mother's commitment to home schooling leaves plenty of scope for reading.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service, with news, reports and analysis.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 14 May 2008