BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 12 May 2010

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/05/2010
  Research indicates that sea eagles are not a threat to Scottish lambs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—12/05/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Peter Bowles.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—12/05/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—12/05/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Where are the women in the new political landscape?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Donor Trail, Miranda
  3/5Heart surgeon Miranda's encounter with the donor's mother brings an unexpected change.
6. 11:00
  Comprehensively Eton
  Jolyon Jenkins on the state-school boys who have won scholarships to Eton.
7. 11:30
  Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore on the Stump
  A rare and historic moment from the BBC's sporting archive, as Dave Podmore is made an MP.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/05/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—12/05/2010
  Winifred on expats in France fleeced by a fraudster - will they get their money back?
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—12/05/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—11/05/2010
  Pip starts to feel the pressure.
6. 14:15
  Brief Lives—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Sarah's called to an army base to deal with a violent incident between two female soldiers
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—12/05/2010
  Vincent Duggleby and guests are on hand to answer your saving and investing questions.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, The Way to Veritas
  2/3By Roy Apps. An art lover is captivated one of Tate Modern's most celebrated installations
9. 15:45
  The Good Samaritan—The Butterfields' Story
  3/5Jane and Ashley Butterfield set up a charity to run a home for girls in Delhi.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Evacuation
  The social impact of sending millions from the cities to the country during WWII.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—12/05/2010
  Election 'ship of fools'; have politics changed the media landscape; Con-Lib media plans?
12. 17:00
  PM—12/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 2, Kirkwall
  6/6Viking skull-splitting and a violent ball game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/05/2010
  Jennifer suspects Paul's motives.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Russell Crowe, Ashes to Ashes and the Archbishop of Canterbury
  Russell Crowe, Ashes to Ashes and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Donor Trail, Miranda
  3/5Heart surgeon Miranda's encounter with the donor's mother brings an unexpected change.
6. 20:00
  Devil's Advocate—Terrorism
  2/3Richard Hollingham hosts the debate where speakers are invited to reverse their viewpoint.
7. 20:45
  What the Election Papers Say—Episode 12
  12/12Leading political journalists take a wry look at the broadsheets and red tops.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Rethinking Climate Change
  The battle against climate change needs a radical rethink. Tom Heap reports.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—12/05/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Peter Bowles.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/05/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/05/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—No And Me, Episode 3
  3/10Lou tries to enlist No's help with her class presentation.
13. 23:00
  The Shuttleworths—Series 5, Tale of a Toaster
  1/6John locates a fancy new toaster on the internet, but will he be outbid?
14. 23:15
  One—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Sketch show written by David Quantick, in which no item features more than one voice.(R)
15. 23:30
  What Scientists Believe—Episode 1
  1/3Stephen Webster talks to medical consultant Philip Kilner.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 3
  3/5As a keen theatre-goer, Charles takes every opportunity to mingle with his people.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/05/2010
  Advice for the new government on how to improve farming and rural life.

Thursday 13 May 2010