BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 12 May 2009

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/05/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Name is Daphne Fairfax, Episode 1
  1/5Arthur's thoughts on the nature of stand-up comedy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/05/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/05/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Maggie Dawn.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/05/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/05/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  What's the Point of...?—Series 2, The Privy Council
  1/4Quentin Letts takes a witty but thought provoking look at the Privy Council.
3. 09:30
  Head to Head—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Norman Mailer and Marshall McLuhan clash over the electronic age.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—12/05/2009
  Christian worship and music with Rev Ernie Rea.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Family rights; The life of Virginia Cherrill; Maths
  What rights do a family have if they don't want their relative to go into a care home?
6. 11:00
  Anuta - An Island Governed By Love
  Anuta, a South Pacific Island where life has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.
7. 11:30
  Miles Jupp - By Jove Carruthers!
  We all know the phrase, but who was he? Miles Jupp goes in search of the real Carruthers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/05/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—12/05/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/05/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—12/05/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Featuring soul food chef Momma Cherri and crime writer Mark Billingham.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—11/05/2009
  High ambitions.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Simon Bovey - Sargasso
  Elver season on the River Severn. A dangerous time for a young man to search for his place
8. 15:00
  Making History—12/05/2009
  The experiences of a painter and decorator from Sale in 19th-century China.
9. 15:30
  I Was There Too!—That Door
  1/3By Elizabeth Kuti. In Wittenberg 1517, Brother Martin meets the indomitable Frau Sprenger.
10. 15:45
  Bad Habits—Laziness
  2/5Richard Herring explores the problem of laziness.(R)
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—12/05/2009
  Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—John Coltrane
  Musician Andy Sheppard chooses influential saxophonist John Coltrane.
13. 17:00
  PM—12/05/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—12/05/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/05/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren chairs, with guests Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Sue Perkins.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/05/2009
  Showdown.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—12/05/2009
  With Mark Lawson. Includes a review of US TV drama Lie To Me, starring Tim Roth.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Girl at the Lion D'Or, Episode 2
  2/5Anne Louvet begins work as a cleaner for the Hartmanns in their manor house at Janvilliers
6. 20:00
  Sacred Election: Lessons from the Biggest Democracy in the World
  Dr Mukulika Banerjee learns about the processes involved in an Indian general election.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—12/05/2009
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Breast Health
  Dr Mark Porter explores the latest treatments for breast problems.
9. 21:30
  What's the Point of...?—Series 2, The Privy Council
  1/4Quentin Letts takes a witty but thought provoking look at the Privy Council.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/05/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/05/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín—2. Farewell and Adieu
  2/10Prompted by a priest, Rose sets about organising her younger sister.
13. 23:00
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6From Sir Alan Sugar to Boy George, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/05/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/05/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Name is Daphne Fairfax, Episode 2
  2/5Arthur learns that being funny can get you laid.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Maggie Dawn.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/05/2009
  Anna Hill finds out why some organic farmers cannot sell all their milk at a premium.

Wednesday 13 May 2009