BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 18 February 2009

LW Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire, Mare Street
  2/5The cult of the cyclist and the history of the Town Hall.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/02/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—18/02/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—18/02/2009
  Christian worship and music, led by Rev Clair Jaquiss.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Nick Clegg on childcare; Measles vaccination
  Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on childcare and paternity leave. Compulsory measles vaccination
5. 11:00
  Whatever Happened To The Working Class—From Engels to Oasis
  1/3Sarfraz visits Manchester to examine the origins and modern reality of the working class.
6. 11:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 5, Name Calling
  1/6Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/02/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—18/02/2009
  With Julian Worricker, from the Money Matters Roadshow in Manchester.
3. 12:57
  Weather—18/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—18/02/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—18/02/2009
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
6. 14:00
  Test Match Special—18/02/2009
  Coverage of the fourth day of the Third Test between West Indies and England in Antigua.
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Evening
1. 21:00
  A Life With ...—Series 4, Salmon
  2/3A couple who study the spawning grounds of the world's last great salmon run.
2. 21:30
  Midweek—18/02/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 21:58
  Weather—18/02/2009
  Weather information.
4. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/02/2009
  With Jane Hill. Including President Obama's call for more European troops in Afghanistan.
5. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—An Equal Stillness, Episode 8
  8/10In a moment of rashness, Jennet dares all with David.
6. 23:00
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Astronomy for Dummies
  1/4Josie unravels mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning.
7. 23:15
  One—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6The show where no sketch features more than one voice. With Jeremy Clarkson.(R)
8. 23:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
  3/3Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire, The Triangle
  3/5How Jayne Mansfield came to Hackney and the philosophy of arch-criminal Tony Lambrianou.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 19 February 2009