BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 4 May 2010

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Blood Knots, Episode 1
  1/5Author Luke Jennings recalls a lifetime of fishing for the monster pike and the wily trout
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Bob Fyffe.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/05/2010
  Fears farmers are risking a bluetongue outbreak by not vaccinating their animals.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Archive on 4—Morecambe and Wise: The Garage Tapes
  Jon Culshaw uncovers an audio archive of long-lost early Morecambe and Wise material.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—04/05/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Clair Jaquiss.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—04/05/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. The actress Gemma Arterton discusses her latest film.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—An Unsuitable Attachment, Episode 7
  7/10Rupert's arrival in Rome is what Penelope has been waiting for, but is it what she wants?
6. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/40Including a first report from North America correspondent Howard Stableford.
7. 11:30
  Pistols At Dawn
  Historian Justin Champion investigates real life duels and the literature they influenced.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/05/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—04/05/2010
  With Julian Worricker, featuring a pre-election transport debate.
3. 12:57
  Weather—04/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—04/05/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—03/05/2010
  Joe finds a financial incentive for a spring clean.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Gentleman Jim
  By Raymond Briggs. The story of Jim Bloggs, a toilet attendant who dreams of a better life
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—04/05/2010
  Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  Come Away, Come Away!—Peanut Butter and Cello, by Geraldine McCaughrean
  1/3A cello and her owner have adventures.
9. 15:45
  The Drawings on the Wall—Graffiti Gorge
  2/5Dr George Nash muses on why prehistoric and modern art can be found in dangerous places.(R)
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—04/05/2010
  Michael Rosen looks at the words used to describe flavour and taste.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Matthew Flinders
  Sir Stuart Rose discusses the life of the cartographer who mapped Australia.
12. 17:00
  PM—04/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—04/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—04/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  International Cricket—04/05/2010
  Commentary on England v Ireland in the group stage of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
3. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Great Wall of China
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Great Wall of China.
4. 21:58
  Weather—04/05/2010
  Weather information.
5. 22:00
  The World Tonight—04/05/2010
  No let up for party leaders as the vote nears. We're in Wales to discuss power sharing.
6. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Henry James - The Aspern Papers, Episode 7
  7/7Aspern's editor has had a shocking confrontation with Miss Bordereau.
7. 23:00
  The Vote Now Show—Series 1, Episode 11
  11/12Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
8. 23:30
  Art Attack—Episode 2
  2/2Lawrence Pollard explores attacks on contemporary art.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Blood Knots, Episode 2
  2/5A holiday in Shropshire sees twelve-year-old Luke fishing dark deep lakes for lively perch
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Bob Fyffe.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/05/2010
  A record year for asparagus sales is expected as the first spears of the crop appear.

Wednesday 5 May 2010