BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 19 October 2010

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Russian revolutionary plate
  1/5Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/10/2010
  With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/10/2010
  Unions claim the government cull of quangos could push farm workers into poverty.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/10/2010
  Defence Secretary Liam Fox previews the defence review, and Jesse Jackson on Barack Obama.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—Sport Betting Scandals
  Jonathan Freedland compares cricket's recent betting scandals with 18th century boxing.
3. 09:30
  Africa at 50: Wind of Change—Episode 2
  2/5A series of personal reflections and reminiscences about the independence era in Africa.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—19/10/2010
  Christian worship and music led by Canon Stephen Shipley.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—19/10/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Never too late? Relaunching yourself later in life.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Wax Fruit: Antimacassar City, Episode 7
  7/10Henry Hayburn has taken a shine to Phoebe, but will his mother approve of the liaison?
7. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 25
  25/40Brett Westwood reports on migrating birds in the skies over London.
8. 11:30
  Paul Celan in Mapesbury Road
  Toby Litt investigates what brought the poet Paul Celan to an ordinary North London street
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—19/10/2010
  Call You and Yours with Julian Worricker - who are the middle-classes?
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/10/2010
  National and international news.
5. 13:30
  Peggy Seeger: In Her Prime
  Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/10/2010
  Kathy stands her ground and Ed seeks advice from Mike.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Bethan Roberts - My Own Private Gondolier
  Tensions flare when Peggy Guggenheim and her daughter spend the summer together in Venice.
8. 15:00
  Making History—19/10/2010
  British civilians held captive by the Japanese and booze in the Victorian hospital.
9. 15:30
  Bill Connor - Cassandra's Good Food Guide—Episode 1
  1/3Tales about food and drink from Fleet Street's cantankerous, comically opinionated legend.
10. 15:45
  My Alter Ego—Eliza Vestris
  2/5Burlesque performer Kirsty Allan on Eliza Vestris, Britain's first burlesque star.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—What Next for the Family Courts?
  Joshua Rozenberg speaks to the head of the Family Court Sir Nicholas Wall.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Edwina Currie and Colin Tweedy
  Edwina Currie and Colin Tweedy discuss their paperback choices with Sue MacGregor.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/10/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—19/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/10/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 14, Marcel Proust
  3/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, where the author of the week is Marcel Proust.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/10/2010
  Vicky bids a fond farewell and Emma spreads her good news.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Stephen Sondheim
  Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Mark Lawson, recorded at the Cheltenham Festival.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Hockney's In the Dull Village
  2/5Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Foundation Hospitals: An Acute Crisis?
  Why should we want more foundation hospitals when so many are in financial trouble?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—19/10/2010
  In Touch tests out the talking bus stop pilot in Edinburgh.
8. 21:00
  The Dog and the Whale
  Tucker the sniffer dog takes a boat trip to save the whales.
9. 21:30
  The Long View—Sport Betting Scandals
  Jonathan Freedland compares cricket's recent betting scandals with 18th century boxing.
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/10/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/10/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 2
  2/5Latimer's brother has fallen in love with Bertha.
13. 23:00
  Shappi Talk—Series 1, Growing Up in the UK
  4/4Shappi Khorsandi discusses growing up, with guests Ava Vidal and Ben Okri.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/10/2010
  Susan Hulme reports on events at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Hockney's In the Dull Village
  2/5Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/10/2010
  With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/10/2010
  Farmers are expecting to fund more of DEFRA's responsibilities after the announced cuts.

Wednesday 20 October 2010