BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 29 April 2010

LW Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/04/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Great Wall of China
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Great Wall of China.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—29/04/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Dr Michael Ford.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—29/04/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Actor Harriet Walter on her latest role in Jacobean tragedy.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—An Unsuitable Attachment, Episode 4
  4/10Everyone goes off to their Christmas retreats, but Rupert is no nearer making up his mind.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Can an economist save Peru?
  Can a controversial economic theory improve the lives of Peru's poorest?
7. 11:30
  The Art of Re-mastering
  Sara Mohr-Pietsch explores the digital re-mastering of music.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—29/04/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—29/04/2010
  A father wins right to benefits for cancer patients following his daughter's death.
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—29/04/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—28/04/2010
  Helen takes some baby steps at Bridge Farm.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Tracy-Ann Oberman - Bette and Joan and Baby Jane
  Feuding screen goddesses Davis and Crawford in an iconic film - headed for disaster?
7. 15:00
  Open Country—Show of Hands
  Helen Mark visits the landscapes that inspire award-winning folk group Show of Hands.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Medair UK
  Rageh Omaar appeals on behalf of Medair UK.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Made in Bristol, Hidden Depths
  3/3By Dann Casswell. A canoe trip at 3am, beneath the city's streets. Read by Joe Sims.
10. 15:45
  The Single Life—Episode 4
  4/5How does society look upon people who choose not to marry?(R)
11. 16:00
  Open Book—25/04/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Andrew O'Hagan about his novel featuring Marilyn Monroe's dog.
12. 16:30
  Material World—29/04/2010
  Escaping oil, a manifesto for innovation, glowing clouds and brain traces.
13. 17:00
  PM—29/04/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—29/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/04/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Arthur Smith's Balham Bash—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Doc Brown, Gomez, Henry Paker and Richard Herring join Arthur Smith to entertain.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/04/2010
  Lilian and Paul dance till dawn.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Country star Glen Campbell on playing with Elvis
  Country star Glen Campbell and the cello piece fit for Prince Charles.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—An Unsuitable Attachment, Episode 4
  4/10Everyone goes off to their Christmas retreats, but Rupert is no nearer making up his mind.
6. 20:00
  The World Tonight—The Prime Ministerial Debates, The Economy
  3/3The leaders of the three largest UK parties debate the economy.
7. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 4
  4/7The would-be literary thief is no nearer Aspern's letters.
8. 23:00
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Nigel Penny has to contend with an atonal barbershop quartet and a depressed timpanist.
9. 23:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Richard Herring
  1/6With Richard Herring.(R)
10. 23:30
  Stash: The Dandy Aesthete of Swinging London
  Mark Paytress tracks down the mysterious Stash, friend to the stars of 60s London.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Defending the Guilty, Episode 4
  4/5Barrister Alex McBride explains the importance of dressing the client for the jury.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/04/2010
  Farmers are facing further subsidy chaos and confusion.

Friday 30 April 2010