BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 16 April 2010

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Douglas Rogers - The Last Resort, Episode 4
  4/5A new manager arrives at Drifters, and to the owners' surprise the clientele changes again
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrea Rea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/04/2010
  An urban paradise? Charlotte meets people growing their own veg in the heart of London.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/04/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Brideshead Revisited
  Sue MacGregor reunites the creative team behind TV drama Brideshead Revisited.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—16/04/2010
  An act of worship and music led by Andrew Graystone.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—16/04/2010
  With Sheila McClennon. The importance of the voice to female politicians.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Sarah Siddons: Life in Five Sittings, Episode 5
  5/5Tom realises his consuming passion for the now ageing Sarah can never be fulfilled.
6. 11:00
  Target Practice
  A portrait of RAF Holbeach, a test site for trainee bomber pilots.
7. 11:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 1, Picapocketoni; I'll Eat What He's Wearing
  3/4The American humorist gives his unique perspective on life in London, Paris and New York.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—16/04/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—16/04/2010
  Coronation Street star talks about his deafness, and are New York cabbies overcharging?
3. 12:57
  Weather—16/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—16/04/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/04/2010
  Reality refuses to bite for Vicky.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Funeral Games
  By Joe Orton. A black comedy that helped end official censorship of the British theatre.(R)
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—16/04/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson.
8. 15:45
  Soundscape: The Lion Pride—Episode 5
  5/5Now more than two years old, it is time for Kidogu to find a territory of his own.(R)
9. 16:00
  Last Word—16/04/2010
  Matthew Bannister presents the weekly obituaries programme.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—16/04/2010
  Robert Harris talks to Francine Stock about working with Roman Polanski on The Ghost.
11. 17:00
  PM—16/04/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—16/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/04/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 71, Episode 1
  1/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Miles Jupp and Andy Hamilton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/04/2010
  Pip is forced to think on her feet.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—16/04/2010
  Kiefer Sutherland; Morrissey and Paul Weller on record shops; art from Iraq.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Sarah Siddons: Life in Five Sittings, Episode 5
  5/5Tom realises his consuming passion for the now ageing Sarah can never be fulfilled.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—16/04/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Woldingham in Surrey.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—A welcome slice of American pie
  Simon Schama reflects on eating habits in America and a growing enthusiasm for good food.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—They Have Oak Trees in North Carolina
  Sarah Wooley's suspenseful drama about a split-second decision and the choices we make.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—16/04/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/04/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, Love Is Sacrifice
  5/10James tries to pay his way, and Mark reveals a more dangerous side to his character.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Robin Hood
  Human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith discusses Robin Hood.
13. 23:30
  Vienna and the Shadow of The Third Man
  Tour guide Dr Brigitte Timmermann uncovers Graham Greene's Vienna.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Douglas Rogers - The Last Resort, Episode 5
  5/5The day the Rogers have been dreading arrives - angry war veterans march to their property
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/04/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection, with The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London
8. 05:45
  Ankle High History—Mull
  2/4Mark hears stories from a time when mountains and glens were full of whisky smugglers.(R)

Saturday 17 April 2010