BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 14 June 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—13/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 5
  5/5As the plague recedes, it becomes clear that life in rural England will never be the same.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/06/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/06/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  iPM—14/06/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—14/06/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—14/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—14/06/2008
  Helen Mark rides the Poacher line in Lincolnshire and asks why rural railways are vital.
4. 06:35
  Farming Today This Week—14/06/2008
  Rural magazine programme with Charlotte Smith.
5. 06:57
  Weather—14/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—14/06/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—14/06/2008
  Presenter the Rev Richard Coles is joined by Mike Gayle. Featured poet is Lemn Sissay.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Somaliland - Indus River
  John McCarthy explores the history and cultures associated with the Indus River.
9. 10:30
  1968: Sex, Telly and Britain—Episode 3
  3/3Writers were turned attention to WWII, treating the subject in far from reverent terms.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—14/06/2008
  A look behind the scenes at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—14/06/2008
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/06/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—14/06/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 65, Episode 5
  5/8Panellists include Francis Wheen, Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins and Simon Evans.
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News Headlines—14/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—13/06/2008
  Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Almondbury, West Yorkshire.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—14/06/2008
  Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Betrayal - Plenty
  David Hare's play contrasts the WWII experiences of an Englishwoman with her later life.(R)
9. 16:00
  Weekend Woman's Hour—14/06/2008
  Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
10. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—14th June 1968
  Women at Ford's Dagenham plant go on strike.
11. 17:00
  Saturday PM—14/06/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus sports headlines. With Ritula Shah.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—14/06/2008
  Evan Davis talks with entrepreneurs and business leaders about the issues that matter.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—14/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—14/06/2008
  Clive Anderson is joined by Charles Dance, Ian Kelly, Denis Murray and James Sherwood.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 4, Up On The Roof
  8/8Colin Shindler takes a comic look at the politics and practicalities of direct action.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—14/06/2008
  Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
5. 20:00
  The Archive Hour—The Ration Book Olympics
  Clare Balding recalls the last time the Olympic Games came to London in 1948.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Episode 1
  1/3A shock is in store for the workmen. Ruth and Easton resort to desperate measures.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—14/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  The Reith Lectures—Jonathan Spence - Chinese Vistas, English Lessons
  2/4Spence examines China's relations with the United Kingdom through three centuries.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Semi-final 3
  12/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the music quiz semi-finals.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—08/06/2008
  Poetry on parenting and friendship, read by Stephanie Cole, Rebecca Smart and William Hope
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—14/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Dora's Women, Rooster
  3/5By Roy Apps. A confrontation with a randy old rooster leads to an explosive climax.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/06/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—15/06/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol.
8. 05:45
  On Closer Inspection—Episode 2
  2/2Mandy Baker introduces Marcus to the ways of Westminster.

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