BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 25 February 2010

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Basse Yutz Flagons
  3/5Neil MacGregor continues his material history of humanity, with the early Celts.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/02/2010
  Could there be a return to the EU ban on wonky fruits and knobbly vegetables?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/02/2010
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Calvinism
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of John Calvin and their impact.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—25/02/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Mark Wakelin.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—John Barrowman; Women's Liberation in 1970
  John Barrowman on show tunes. Plus, the impact of the UK Women's Liberation Conference.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Absent, Reality
  4/5Tony is outraged when his parenting skills are assessed during his children's visits.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—25/02/2010
  Kate Adie introduces stories from Turkey, Kenya, Cambodia, France and Venezuela.
7. 11:30
  Capturing America: Mark Lawson's History of Modern American Literature—Divided States
  3/8Mark Lawson traces how American writers have explored violent divisions in their society.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/02/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—25/02/2010
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—25/02/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—Greening Fido
  Could it be time to put an end to our pets? Alice Roberts asks if Fido can ever be green.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—24/02/2010
  Kenton looks at the ghosts of his past.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Robin Glendinning - Edith's Story
  The true story of 16-year-old Edith Scholem, forced to flee Berlin in 1934.
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 14, North Wales - Anglesey
  Clare Balding walks on Anglesey with members of the North Wales Gay Outdoor Club.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
  John McCarthy appeals on behalf of Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
10. 15:30
  Elvis in Prestwick—Don't Ask Me Why by Ruth Thomas
  3/3Sonia's best friend has been hit by a car, but it’s overshadowed by a celebrity arrival.
11. 15:45
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Post Workers
  4/5Two postal workers on the Isle of Islay discuss the changing nature of the postal business
12. 16:00
  Open Book—21/02/2010
  Mariella Frostrup's guests include writer Thomas Lynch.
13. 16:30
  Material World—25/02/2010
  Quentin Cooper hears that the universe is made of information.
14. 17:00
  PM—25/02/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—25/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/02/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Crush cars illegally parked in disabled spaces? An audience interacts with the funny man.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/02/2010
  Bridge Farm finds a new recruit.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—25/02/2010
  Tim Burton on Alice in Wonderland. Martina Cole on stage. Pianist Joanna MacGregor.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Olmec Stone Mask
  4/5Neil MacGregor's history of the world tells of a forgotten people of ancient Mexico.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Super Injunctions and Privacy Law
  Examining super-injunctions and what the recent John Terry case says about privacy law.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—25/02/2010
  Evan Davis and his panel discuss outsourcing and the future of publishing.
8. 21:00
  Blood For Blood
  Why are black and Asian people in Britain reluctant to act as blood and organ donors?
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Calvinism
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of John Calvin and their impact.
10. 21:58
  Weather—25/02/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—25/02/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Moonlight in Odessa, Episode 9
  9/10Daria's unhappiness in California is compounded by her failure to become pregnant.
13. 23:00
  Sarah Millican's Support Group—Series 1, 2. 'Mum is behaving like a teenager'.
  2/4Sarah tackles a mother behaving like a teenager and a butcher who can't find a girl.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—25/02/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Olmec Stone Mask
  4/5Neil MacGregor's history of the world tells of a forgotten people of ancient Mexico.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/02/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears calls for CCTV to be installed in all UK abattoirs.

Friday 26 February 2010