BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 21 August 2010

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 5
  5/5Sir Walter Scott's critical reputation nosedives after the prolific author's death.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/08/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Martyn Percy.
8. 05:45
  iPM—21/08/2010
  Should women be priests? Can you be happy alone? Can a puppy replace Eddie Mair?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—21/08/2010
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—21/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Stargazing on Dartmoor and Kit Hill
  Helen Mark is stargazing in Devon and Cornwall for the Perseids meteor shower.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Hundreds of farms open their gates to the public. Cath Mackie asks if they're safe.
5. 06:57
  Weather—21/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—21/08/2010
  Debating the right to privacy, welfare reform and hopes for Middle East peace talks.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—21/08/2010
  Repeat. Real life stories presented by Richard Coles.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Bus trip
  Sandi Toksvig takes the 49 bus from Swindon to Devizes.
9. 10:30
  Ken and Mark and Robert
  Film-maker Ken Russell in the studio with critic Mark Kermode and musician Robert Ziegler.
10. 11:00
  Test Match Special—21/08/2010
  Coverage of the fourth day of the third Test between England and Pakistan from the Oval.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—21/08/2010
  Conversation, music and comedy with Clive Anderson at the Edinburgh Festival.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Louise Casey
  Rosie Goldsmith profiles Louise Casey, the first Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—21/08/2010
  Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week's cultural highlights.
5. 20:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Sir Jonathan Miller
  From Beyond the Fringe to atheism, Sir Jonathan Miller relives his life in sound.
6. 21:00
  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?
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—21/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Electric Ride—18/08/2010
  The highlights of Peter Curran's epic 4,500 mile battery-powered journey through Europe.(R)
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—16/08/2010
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs. With teams from Wales and Northern Ireland.
10. 23:30
  Poetry of the Forgotten People
  Greta Scacchi discusses the life and work of Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Murder She Thought - Series 2, Box
  3/3By Zeba Kalim. A young bookshop assistant has a problem with a strange admirer.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—22/08/2010
  The sound of bells from the church of St Nicholas, Leeds in Kent.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Louise Casey
  Rosie Goldsmith profiles Louise Casey, the first Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses.

Sunday 22 August 2010