BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 24 August 2010

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 1
  1/5Elena's mother has become a mirror image of her motherland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Martyn Percy.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/08/2010
  Anna Hill with warnings over illegal cockles which may pose a health threat.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/08/2010
  Investigating NI Troubles, GCSE results and the use of the word "junkie".
2. 09:00
  What's the Point of...?—Series 3, Marylebone Cricket Club
  2/4Quentin Letts examines the institution responsible for upholding the spirit of cricket.
3. 09:30
  How The Mighty Have Fallen—Depictions of Obesity
  2/5How corpulence has been portrayed over the millennia in art, literature and music.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—24/08/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Christine Morgan.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—24/08/2010
  With Jane Garvey. Women at the top - is it really a choice between kids and career?
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com: Series 2, Dating For Beginners
  2/5After a year, Rosie and Tom haven't met in the flesh but still talk via the website.
7. 11:00
  In Living Memory—Series 12, The Humber Bridge
  4/4Chris Ledgard explores the political background to the building of the Humber Bridge.
8. 11:30
  Ford Madox Ford and France—Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee on Ford Madox Ford
  1/2Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee explore Ford Madox Ford - author of The Good Soldier.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/08/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—24/08/2010
  Are graduates doing enough to find work?
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—24/08/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Star Spangled Hendrix
  Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/08/2010
  Susan's determined to impress.
7. 14:15
  Matthew Broughton - The Rain Maker
  A father takes his son on a trip to the woods unaware of what terrible horror awaits.
8. 15:00
  Home Planet—24/08/2010
  Richard Daniels discusses green cars, fizzy drinks and water cooling.
9. 15:30
  Comic Fringes—Comic Fringes: Series 6, The Woman Who Sniffed
  1/3By Susan Calman. A wry look at office politics.
10. 15:45
  A Load of Rubbish—Episode 2
  2/5Ian Marchant visits Britain's first plastic bottle recycling factory - and sees the future(R)
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—24/08/2010
  Chris Ledgard investigates the search for translators for London 2012.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Mary Carpenter
  Camila Batmanghelidjh discusses the life of her Victorian equivalent, Mary Carpenter.
13. 17:00
  PM—24/08/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—24/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Kuala Lumpur
  5/6A week on standby at the airfield gives Arthur a chance to brush up his stewarding skills.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/08/2010
  Bert presents Nigel with a growing problem.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Sean Connery at 80; Inspector Morse on stage
  Sean Connery at 80; Inspector Morse on stage, starring Colin Baker.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com: Series 2, Dating For Beginners
  2/5After a year, Rosie and Tom haven't met in the flesh but still talk via the website.
6. 20:00
  Trouble in Euroland
  As the Euro threatens to divide the continent, Jonathan Charles takes Europe's temperature
7. 20:40
  In Touch—24/08/2010
  Peter White discusses mobile phone problems.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Balance Disorders
  Dr Mark Porter investigates balance disorders.
9. 21:30
  What's the Point of...?—Series 3, Marylebone Cricket Club
  2/4Quentin Letts examines the institution responsible for upholding the spirit of cricket.
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/08/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/08/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—And the Land Lay Still, Episode 2
  2/10Mike hopes an old lover of his father's can provide answers to some long-buried questions.
13. 23:00
  Curiosity Killed the Cabaret
  Ali McGregor hosts a show featuring the best cabaret acts at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe.
14. 23:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 3
  3/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Elena Gorokhova - A Mountain of Crumbs, Episode 2
  2/5At five years old, Elena goes to nursery and learns about being part of the collective.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Martyn Percy.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/2010
  The British woodland is fighting against several major diseases. Anna Hill learns why.

Wednesday 25 August 2010