BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 12 August 2009

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 2
  2/5The bluestockings quietly begin to make their mark.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/08/2009
  As the shooting seasons begins, Anna Hill goes on a deer stalk.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/08/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Between Ourselves—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Two soldiers who were injured abroad discuss the impact of their injuries.
3. 09:30
  Very Amazing: Behind the Scenes at the V and A—Episode 2
  2/5How architects and designers are rebuilding and redisplaying the original museum.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—12/08/2009
  Christian worship and music led by Father Philip Sumner.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women in Westminster; Soho in the 1950s
  What are political parties doing to ensure women are better represented at Westminster?
6. 11:00
  The Naming of Genes
  Sue Broom cracks the code of the cryptic names that are given to genes by scientists.
7. 11:30
  Baggage—Series 4, You're a Long Time Dead
  6/6Caroline struggles to come to terms with Ruth now being her dad's lover.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/08/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—12/08/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—12/08/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—12/08/2009
  Ed Stourton presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—11/08/2009
  Wild rover.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Summer Walking
  Contemporary drama by Iain Finlay MacLeod, set in the far north of Scotland.
8. 15:00
  The Money Grab—Episode 2
  2/2Alvin Hall meets the politicians and shareholders looking to rein in executive salaries.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Arnold in a Purple Haze
  2/3By Nick Walker. Still damaged by Vietnam, Arnold tries to arrange transport for a band.
10. 15:45
  The Fortune Hunters—Episode 3
  3/5The millions of pounds of royalties owed to authors and musicians which lie unclaimed.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—The British Bobby - Scottish Diaspora
  Laurie Taylor discusses myth and reality in the history of the British police.
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—Lens of the Eye
  Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems with the lens of the eye.
13. 17:00
  PM—12/08/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—12/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/08/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Odd Half Hour—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4How to name your baby, and is there anything 'easier done than said'?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/08/2009
  Back to bed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—12/08/2009
  Writers join Mark Lawson to explore the best ways of writing about the past.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Villette, Friendship
  8/10Monsieur Paul and Lucy's friendship grows, but will they see the ghostly apparition again?
6. 20:00
  Reality Check—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/3Justin Rowlatt asks if surveillance in Britain is out of control.
7. 20:45
  The Election Agent—Episode 2
  2/3Shaun Ley finds out from election agents how elections are really won and lost.
8. 21:00
  Secrets of the Super Old
  How the oldest people on the planet are helping scientists to unlock the secrets of ageing
9. 21:30
  Between Ourselves—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Two soldiers who were injured abroad discuss the impact of their injuries.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/08/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/08/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Whole Day Through, Episode 3
  3/5Ben and Laura become reacquainted and go for a meal, and one thing leads to another.
13. 23:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.(R)
14. 23:30
  Kicking the Habit—Series 1, Holy Des Res
  3/6The friary is not protected from the greedy gaze of property developers.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 3
  3/5The glamour of the graduette and bluestocking fashion.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/08/2009
  With Caz Graham. Field sports enthusiasts explain why that shooting is good for children.

Thursday 13 August 2009