BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 8 May 2009

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/05/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—From Harvey River, Episode 4
  4/5After losing their business and home, Marcus and Doris make their way to Kingston.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/05/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/05/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/05/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/05/2009
  Charlotte Smith asks whether UK poultry-rearing standards are the best in the world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/05/2009
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Beirut Hostages
  Sue MacGregor talks to the Beirut hostages John McCarthy, Brian Keenan and Terry Waite.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—08/05/2009
  An act of worship and music led by Oliver McTernan.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Congenital heart disease; Attitudes to housework
  Congenital heart disease in children discussed. Plus, have our cleaning standards slipped?
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—08/05/2009
  Coverage of the third day of the First Test between England and West Indies from Lord's.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/05/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 68, Episode 2
  2/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Andy Hamilton, Francis Wheen, Sue Perkins and Jeremy Hardy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/05/2009
  Mike dresses up.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—08/05/2009
  With comedian Rob Brydon, Welsh national poet Gillian Clarke and a review of Coraline.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit, Episode 5
  5/5Irene is horrified that her whole family are now living in Vera's compound.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—08/05/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Edinburgh.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Sheer Poetry
  Clive James wonders what the Poet Laureateship says about the British attitude to poetry.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Tough Love
  By Andrea Gibb. Parents Laura and Mark learn the terrible truth about their golden boy.
9. 21:58
  Weather—08/05/2009
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/05/2009
  With Ritula Shah. With reports on MPs' expenses and the world's oldest apple trees.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 10
  10/10As he recalls the fate of the Russian Imperial Family, Georgy must face another loss.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Frank Sinatra
  Old blue eyes - Frank Sinatra is the choice of broadcaster Colin Murray.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/05/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/05/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—From Harvey River, Episode 5
  5/5Lorna looks back on her extraordinary childhood in Kingston as the daughter of Mama Goodie
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/05/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/05/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/05/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Maggie Dawn.
8. 05:45
  The Estuary—Episode 5
  5/5How might climate change and rising sea levels affect the area?(R)

Saturday 9 May 2009