BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 6 October 2010

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820), Hawaiian feather helmet
  2/5Neil MacGregor with a feathered helmet given to Captain Cook by Pacific Islanders.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/10/2010
  With the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/10/2010
  Egg producers hope bigger cages for their hens will change the image of the industry.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  PM—06/10/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—06/10/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Mary Coughlan.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—06/10/2010
  Christian worship and music led by the Rev Tony Burnham.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—06/10/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray, who is joined by choreographer Arlene Phillips.
5. 10:45
  Whodunnits—The Power of Life And Death, 5. A Death for a Death
  5/5After a suspected murder at the local hospital, DCI Kate Duncan draws new conclusions.
6. 11:00
  Parting Shots—Series 2, Cold Warriors and the perils of forecasting
  2/3Matthew Parris reveals the final despatches from British diplomats behind the Iron Curtain
7. 11:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6From Al Pacino to Keith Harris and Orville, Jon Culshaw and friends probe private lives.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/10/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—06/10/2010
  Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson. New deal for young drivers.
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—06/10/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—06/10/2010
  X Factor backlash; Russell Brand joins Talk Sport; harassed by journalists?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—05/10/2010
  Kate's plans are thwarted and Brian tries to reach a compromise.
7. 14:15
  Stone—Series 2, Collateral Damage
  2/4DCI Stone opens up an investigation into the death of a war veteran.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—06/10/2010
  Paul Lewis and expert panel take your questions on benefits.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, The Bristol Bowl
  2/3A comic tale of broken porcelain and a surprising offer of marriage.
10. 15:45
  At War with Wellington Docudrama—Spoils of War
  Looting and pillaging were rife as the French, Spanish and English armies clashed.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Drugs trial calamity - McCarthy stigma
  Laurie Taylor examines new research about black listed artists during the McCarthy period.
12. 16:30
  The Secret Science of Pee
  Sally Magnusson provides an extraordinary insight into the scientific applications of pee.
13. 17:00
  PM—06/10/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—06/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/10/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The staff pitch their ideas for a special exhibition.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/10/2010
  It's starters for ten at the Bull pub quiz and Jazzer is full of bright ideas.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Alan Sugar, Don Bachardy on Christopher Isherwood
  Mark Lawson talks to Alan Sugar; Don Bachardy recalls living with Christopher Isherwood.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820), North American Buckskin Map
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a buckskin map from North America
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Mariella Frostrup and her guests debate the best way of breaking bad news to children.
7. 20:45
  Le News, C'est Moi
  Emma Jane Kirby examines a changing relationship between French politicians and the press.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Plastic Pollution
  Dr Alice Roberts investigates the growing problem of plastic floating in the sea.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—06/10/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Mary Coughlan.
10. 21:58
  Weather—06/10/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/10/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 3
  3/10Mr Chartwell has promised to tell Esther more about himself.
13. 23:00
  Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Choice
  2/4The music hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomo, probing buzz words.
14. 23:15
  A Series of Psychotic Episodes—Episode 2
  2/4Miriam Elia's sketch series. Edward the Hamster makes a friend.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/10/2010
  Sean Curran with all the latest news from the House of Lords.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820), North American Buckskin Map
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a buckskin map from North America
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/10/2010
  With the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/10/2010
  Hundreds of solar farms are planned for the UK countryside.

Thursday 7 October 2010