BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 28 April 2010

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Defending the Guilty, Episode 2
  2/5Barrister Alex McBride describes life in a lawyers' chambers in London's Inner Temple.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/04/2010
  What the waggle dance is telling scientists about making the countryside better for bees.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/04/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—28/04/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Bobby McFerrin.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—28/04/2010
  Christian worship and music led by John Forrest.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—28/04/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Can leaving your baby to cry be harmful?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—An Unsuitable Attachment, Episode 3
  3/10A new member of staff arrives at the library, and Ianthe is a little disturbed.
6. 11:00
  Love at First Site
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores the world of matrimonial websites aimed at the Asian diaspora.(R)
7. 11:30
  House on Fire—Series 1, Hot Water
  6/6It's up to Vicky to get the boiler fixed, even if it means seducing the boiler repair man.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—28/04/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—28/04/2010
  The heroic pilot who is now 'unemployable' and why wasps attack garden furniture.
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—28/04/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—27/04/2010
  Peggy encounters some unexpected heartache.
6. 14:15
  Brief Lives—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Mickey has met a young Russian woman who will put up with him. But is she just using him?
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—28/04/2010
  Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Made in Bristol, The Boys In Black
  2/3By Sheila Hannon. An extraordinary encounter on a drizzly A road.
9. 15:45
  The Single Life—Episode 3
  3/5A look at the issues faced by divorcee mums in the modern world.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Capitalism and Development
  Laurie Taylor discusses capitalism with leading economists David Harvey and Ha Joon Chang.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—28/04/2010
  Newspaper wars in NY; Labour media plans; Jane Root on UK TV in USA; microphone gaffes.
12. 17:00
  PM—28/04/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—28/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—28/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/04/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 2, Penzance
  4/6Remoteness, pilchards, Cornish pasties and civil war - what makes Penzance distinctive?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/04/2010
  Helen takes some baby steps at Bridge Farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Peter Kay reviewed, Ian Rankin at 50
  The verdict on Peter Kay's return to stand-up after seven years away.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—An Unsuitable Attachment, Episode 3
  3/10A new member of staff arrives at the library, and Ianthe is a little disturbed.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Jury Trial
  Clive Anderson and some of the country's top legal minds discuss the future of jury trials
7. 20:45
  What the Election Papers Say—Episode 8
  8/12Analysing how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories of the election campaign.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Volcanoes: Friend or Foe
  Could volcanoes be unlikely allies in the fight against climate change? Tom Heap reports.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—28/04/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Bobby McFerrin.
10. 21:58
  Weather—28/04/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/04/2010
  National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 3
  3/7Jeffrey Aspern's literary editor embarks on a campaign of charming Miss Bordereau's niece.
13. 23:00
  The Vote Now Show—Series 1, Episode 9
  9/12Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
14. 23:30
  Soho Stories—Mergers and Acquisitions and Megabucks
  3/3Paul Jackson charts the changing fortunes of the independent production sector since 2000.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Defending the Guilty, Episode 3
  3/5Barrister Alex McBride gets a case at Southwark Crown Court - prosecuting.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard from Wales.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/04/2010
  Willow farmers fear for their future as the English cricket bat industry falters.

Thursday 29 April 2010