BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 17 June 2010

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD), Lothair Crystal
  3/5Neil MacGregor with an engraved crystal and royal intrigue at the heart of Europe
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/06/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Gopinder Kaur.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/06/2010
  National Parks warn landscapes may suffer, as the government cuts their budget.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/06/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Neanderthals
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution and characteristics of the Neanderthals.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—17/06/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Bishop George Stack.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—17/06/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Why is ending marriage after 60 on the increase?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The House of Mercy, Episode 4
  4/10Stewart encounters a woman whose desperate experiences force him to confront his doubts.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—17/06/2010
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
7. 11:30
  Put Your Hands Together
  Nick Baker examines the irresistible impulse to put your hands together and clap.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/06/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—17/06/2010
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—17/06/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Off the Page—Poetry Schmoetry
  Dominic Arkwright discusses poetry with Andrew Motion, Guy Browning, Rachel Pantechnicon.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/06/2010
  Victory is sweet for Brian.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Country Life
  Shelagh Delaney's play is set on a smallholding during the Foot and Mouth epidemic of 2001(R)
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 15, West Sussex - South Downs Way: Amberley
  Clare Balding continues her route along the South Downs Way, walking at night at full moon
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Catch 22
  Will Young appeals on behalf of Catch 22.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Midsummer Tales, The Longest Day
  3/3By Alison Miller. Surprised by loneliness, Jan seeks diversion in a blind date.
11. 15:45
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Evariste Galois
  4/10Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science.
12. 16:00
  Open Book—13/06/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Jonathan Coe about his latest book.
13. 16:30
  Material World—17/06/2010
  Quentin Cooper with science for MPs, bionic bones, animal ethics and a weird material.
14. 17:00
  PM—17/06/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—17/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/06/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Look Away Now—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/3Garry Richardson presents a topical sports comedy show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/06/2010
  It's an emotional evening at The Bull.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—John Wilson talks to Michael Morpurgo and Al Green
  John Wilson talks to Al Green and sees a new film from 88-year-old director Alain Resnais.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD), Statue of Tara
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a beguiling statue of the Buddhist deity Tara
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Cutting Sentences to Save Money
  Joshua Rozenberg asks if spending cuts will mean that sentencing policy is set to change.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—17/06/2010
  Evan Davis talks to his business guests about organic growth and technology disasters.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 11
  11/40Brett Westwood and guests question the language used in wildlife conservation.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Neanderthals
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution and characteristics of the Neanderthals.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/06/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/06/2010
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 4
  4/10Stella and Bella reach a turning point in the tale of office politics and illicit love.
13. 23:00
  Jo Caulfield Won't Shut Up!—Episode 1
  1/4Jo Caulfield fails to shut up about relationships, love and Tony Benn.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/06/2010
  All the news from Parliamentary proceedings on June 17th with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Inside The Palace: Secrets At Court (700 - 950 AD), Statue of Tara
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a beguiling statue of the Buddhist deity Tara
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/06/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Pritpal Kaur Riat.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/06/2010
  Another plan for a mega dairy housing thousands of cows is withdrawn.

Friday 18 June 2010