BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 21 May 2008

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—21/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Speaking for Myself, Episode 2
  Love, the law and a proposal.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service, with news, reports and analysis.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/05/2008
  Led by the Rt Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Melanie Abbott.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/05/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—21/05/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—21/05/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Mike Ford.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Phone In: Infertility
  Listener's views on infertility. Does society place too high a value on parenthood?
5. 11:00
  Mind Changers—Case Study: The Man with a Hole in His Head
  Phineas Gage was a railway worker in 19th-century Vermont who survived a bizarre accident.
6. 11:30
  Hut 33—Series 2, Royal Visit
  1/6The Bletchley Park codebreakers hit panic stations when a royal visitor arrives.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/05/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—21/05/2008
  Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Sheila McClennon.
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/05/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Quote... Unquote—21/05/2008
  Guests are Pam Ayres, Trevor McDonald, Sue Limb and Gervase Phinn.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/05/2008
  Pat didn't see that coming.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—To Serve them All my Days, Episode 5
  5/5Davy cannot work with the new Headmaster Alcock. One of them will have to go.(R)
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/05/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Anger, So Many Things
  3/5Martina Cole reveals how her anger at injustice inspired her to take direct action.
10. 15:45
  Joan Armatrading's Favourite Choirs—London Bulgarian Choir
  3/5Joan meets a choir that practices in an embassy and reflects the culture of its homeland.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Population Control - Torture and Democracy
  Laurie Taylor debates how much influence states should have on their administrations.
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—Prostate Problems
  Dr Mark Porter looks at diagnosis and treatment of prostate problems.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—21st May 1968
  The Nigerian army captures the Biafran stronghold of Port Harcourt.
14. 17:00
  PM—21/05/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—21/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Double Science—Moving House
  2/6The department is in turmoil. Someone is breaking into the labs at night.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/05/2008
  Matt apologises.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/05/2008
  With Mark Lawson, including a report from the opening night of Marguerite, a new musical.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Sister Agnes Investigates, Episode 3
  3/5Sister Agnes finds out more about the man Catherine claims to have murdered.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Bail
  Many serious crimes are allegedly committed by suspects on bail. Is it granted too often?
7. 20:45
  For whom the Division Bell Tolled—Episode 2
  2/3Michael Portillo recalls the good and noble works of backbenchers from the past.
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—20/05/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—21/05/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/05/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/05/2008
  Including reports on Lebanon's new government and tomorrow's by-election in Crewe.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Behaviour of Moths, Episode 8
  8/10Ginny recalls her mother's shocking death 40 years ago, the day on which Vivien left home.
13. 23:00
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder?
  4/4Poirot's grey cells must work differently if he's to solve the mystery.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/05/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—21/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Speaking for Myself, Episode 3
  The leadership challenge presents both personal and political dilemmas.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service, with news, reports and analysis.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/05/2008
  Led by the Rt Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.

Thursday 22 May 2008