BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 15 August 2010

LW Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Murder She Thought - Series 2, Portrait of an Unknown Man
  2/3A painting has strange powers. Elizabeth Morgan's story is read by Miriam Margolyes.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—15/08/2010
  The sound of bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Michael Gove
  The making of Michael Gove, the education revolutionary facing a political storm.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—15/08/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Art of Faith, part 2
  Mike Wooldridge considers the place of religious art in an increasingly secular age.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Nest Finder of Dartmoor
  Lionel Kelleway and Mark Lawrence hunt for birds' nests hidden on Dartmoor.
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—15/08/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—15/08/2010
  Jane Little with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Malaria Consortium
  John Simpson appeals on behalf of Malaria Consortium.
8. 07:58
  Weather—15/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—15/08/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—15/08/2010
  From Leeds Parish Church with music by SS Wesley, reflecting on treasures old and new.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—A History of Fireworks
  Lisa Jardine reflects on the history and political significance of fireworks.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—15/08/2010
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—15/08/2010
  There are tensions on Lakey Hill and news spreads fast in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Kathy Burke
  From Lady Gaga to The Specials, comic actor Kathy Burke shares her castaway choices.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—15/08/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 2
  2/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Pork Scratchings
  Food writer Charles Campion indulges his love of pork scratchings.
4. 12:57
  Weather—15/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—15/08/2010
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  The Paris Bouquinistes
  Kirsty Lang heads to Paris to tell the story of the riverside booksellers, les bouqinistes(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—13/08/2010
  With Matthew Wilson, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew. Peter Gibbs chairs.
8. 14:45
  A Guide to Coastal Birds—2. Sandy Shores
  2/5Brett Westwood offers help identifying birds you may encounter on our sandy shores.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 3
  3/3Kate's plan to unite Merton and Milly gains pace. But are they prepared for the result?
10. 16:00
  Open Book—15/08/2010
  Aminatta Forna talks to Nigerian novelist Helon Habila.
11. 16:30
  Poetry of the Forgotten People
  Greta Scacchi discusses the life and work of Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
12. 17:00
  The Battle for Hearts and Lungs
  Sue Armstrong investigates the battle for the hearts and lungs of new smokers.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Michael Gove
  The making of Michael Gove, the education revolutionary facing a political storm.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—15/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—15/08/2010
  Sheila McClennon introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/08/2010
  Who is the mysterious visitor at Rickyard Cottage?
4. 19:15
  Americana—15/08/2010
  Americana is off to the beach.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Big Charlie, Episode 3
  3/5The five and a half ton elephant is reluctant to enter its crate.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—13/08/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—13/08/2010
  Matthew Bannister on Patricia Neal, Jack Parnell, Jimmy Reid and Professor Tony Judt.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Delayed Inquests
  The grieving families waiting years for answers. John Waite investigates delayed inquests.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Malaria Consortium
  John Simpson appeals on behalf of Malaria Consortium.
10. 21:30
  In Business—In At The Start
  Peter Day talks to Saeed Amidi about nurturing Silicon Valley's start-up spirit.
11. 21:58
  Weather—15/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—15/08/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 14
  John Harris of The Guardian takes a wry look at the broadsheets and red tops.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—13/08/2010
  Sherlock's Mark Gatiss celebrates the work of his favourite actor, Roger Livesey.
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Art of Faith, part 2
  Mike Wooldridge considers the place of religious art in an increasingly secular age.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Black Emancipation
  Laurie Taylor discusses emancipation, ideas of black freedom from slavery to the present.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/08/2010
  The sound of bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/08/2010
  Caz Graham hears plans for an 8,000 cow dairy farm will be resubmitted, despite opposition
10. 05:57
  Weather—16/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 16 August 2010