BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 12 January 2011

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/01/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—2. Origins of Modern Policing
  2/5Why the Victorian public initially resisted an organised police force.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/01/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/01/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Leslie Griffiths
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/01/2011
  Anna Hill hears concerns the traceability of food is too complicated.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/01/2011
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 06:30
  Today—12/01/2011
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
3. 09:00
  Midweek—12/01/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Dame Kelly Holmes.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—12/01/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Rev'd Sharon Grenham Toze
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—12/01/2011
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Including Marine Le Pen's role in French politics.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—TwilightBaby.com: Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass, embracing motherhood again at 47.
7. 11:00
  Vines On The Front Line
  In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon.
8. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Gone Fishing
  5/6Arthur casts off on Spiggy Lakes with long-suffering friends Sally, Geoffrey and Wilf.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/01/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—12/01/2011
  Cuts to disability living allowance, a premium broadband service and the wisdom of crowds.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/01/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—12/01/2011
  National and international news.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—12/01/2011
  BBC ageism case; Greg Dyke on local TV; and does the EastEnders row damage drama?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—11/01/2011
  There is much concern about the children.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—My Haunted Expression
  A contemporary tale of grief, love and impulsive kindness on a tough council estate.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—12/01/2011
  Paul Lewis and guests answer self assessment and tax questions.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Soul of the Croupier
  2/3Can Mr Quin assist his friend Satterthwaite to solve a conundrum concerning a Countess?(R)
10. 15:45
  Europeans on the Edge—The Irish developer
  3/5Lucy Ash meets Dublin developer Simon Kelly, a victim of Ireland's property crash.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Cosmopolitanism - Dietetics
  Laurie Taylor explores cosmopolitan values and the morality of medicine and health.
12. 16:30
  Follow the Leader—Episode 2
  2/2Carolyn Quinn looks at the science behind successful leadership.
13. 17:00
  PM—12/01/2011
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—12/01/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/01/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Shappi Talk—Series 2, Politics
  4/4Shappi takes a wry comedic look at politics with guests Ian Stone and John O'Farrell.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/01/2011
  Jill reveals a surprising secret.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall and Dennis Hopper art sale
  John Wilson meets adventurer Steve Backshall, and reports on the Dennis Hopper art sale.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—TwilightBaby.com: Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass, embracing motherhood again at 47.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Law of the Sea
  Clive Anderson and some of the country's top lawyers discuss the legal issues of the day.
7. 20:45
  It Happened Here—House of Commons
  2/3Peter Hennessy visits the Office of the Prime Minister in the House of Commons.(R)
8. 21:00
  Thin Air—Episode 1
  1/3Gabrielle Walker explores our atmosphere, the ocean of air on which we all depend.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—12/01/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Dame Kelly Holmes.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/01/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/01/2011
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Snowdrops, Episode 8
  8/10As the city approaches spring, the truth begins to unravel for Nick.
13. 23:00
  iGod—Procrastination
  5/6Another parallel Earth is obliterated when Ian has a half day.
14. 23:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 2, Rob Deering
  5/6Rob Deering reads embarrassing extracts from his teenage diaries out in public.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/01/2011
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster on the first Prime Minister's Questions of 2011.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/01/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders—3. Red Barn Murder
  3/5How the 1828 Red Barn Murder became a sensation of the age.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/01/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/01/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Leslie Griffiths
  Daily prayer and reflection the Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/01/2011
  Cauliflowers are rotting in the fields due to the harsh winter.

Thursday 13 January 2011