BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 6 August 2010

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Lynn Schooler - Walking Home, Episode 4
  4/5Watching the flocking of seabirds leads Lynn to a moment of revelation.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Neil Gardner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/08/2010
  Daisy Crest farmers are ordered to declare they are not supplying milk from a cloned cow.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/08/2010
  Debating Zardari's political baggage, dementia and lifestyle, and what makes us laugh.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Jimmy Mulville
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the comedy producer, writer and actor Jimmy Mulville.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—06/08/2010
  An act of worship and music led by Leslie Griffiths.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—06/08/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Bankruptcy, bagpipes and middle-aged spread.
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—06/08/2010
  Coverage of the first day of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/08/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 31, Episode 8
  8/8Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/08/2010
  Jennifer's anxieties increase.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Wonders of Weston-super-Mare
  Kirsty Lang meets Karl Marlantes, whose Vietnam war novel is based on his own experiences.
5. 19:45
  Isabel Colegate - The Shooting Party—5. Tragedy
  5/5Cardew heads back to the shoot, and an error of judgement results in a tragic death.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—06/08/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—A Pioneering Scientist
  Lisa Jardine reflects on the colourful career of the founder of the British Museum.
8. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The Silk Road and Beyond (AD 400 - 800)
  10/20Neil MacGregor explores the world along and beyond the Silk Road 1300 years ago.
9. 21:58
  Weather—06/08/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/08/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Tishani Doshi - The Pleasure Seekers, Episode 10
  10/10Bean's love affair with Javier reaches crisis point.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—John Lennon
  John Lennon is the life nominated by writer John Harris. Matthew Parris presents.
13. 23:30
  Terry Nutkins: In the Ring of Bright Water—Episode 2
  2/2Following the death of Terry Nutkins we revisit two programmes he made about his childhood(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Lynn Schooler - Walking Home, Episode 5
  5/5Lynn has his back to the surf, and the grizzly bear is circling him.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/08/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
8. 05:45
  Brother Mine—Blood Isn't Always Thicker Than Water
  3/5New research looks into non-blood siblings and the bond fostered in a non-family unit.(R)

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