BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 2 February 2011

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Periodic Tales, Episode 2
  2/5Hugh Aldersey-Williams explores the curious lives of the elements through history.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:00
  International Cricket—02/02/2011
  Australia v England, the sixth ODI from Sydney.
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Morning
1. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/02/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Rev Sharon Grenham Toze.
2. 10:00
  International Cricket—02/02/2011
  Australia v England, the sixth ODI from Sydney.
3. 11:30
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Of Art and Apparitions
  2/6Muriel decides that an apparition may rekindle interest in things religious.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/02/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—02/02/2011
  The squeezed middle classes, hybrid shops and a comedian turned consumer champion.
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—02/02/2011
  National and international news.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—02/02/2011
  Guardian's Alan Rusbridger on Wikileaks; PCC's Peta Buscombe responds to phone hacking.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—01/02/2011
  Kenton's on his best behaviour.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Donna Franceschild - Quartet, Autumn Leaves
  1/4Robbie used to be a professional jazz pianist. Now he is a miserable music teacher.(R)
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—02/02/2011
  Send your mortgage or remortgage questions to Vincent Duggleby and guests.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Gillian Clarke - A Poet's Year, The Fruits of Summer
  2/3Bees, hay and swallows make a bountiful summer.
10. 15:45
  The Five Ages of Brandreth—The Five Ages of Brandreth, 1970s
  3/5Gyles Brandreth looks back at the 70s and Lord Longford's anti-porn commission.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—02/02/2011
  The growth in second home ownership and the cult of the bike.
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—End of Life
  Dr Mark Porter looks at the options available for care at the end of life.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/02/2011
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—02/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/02/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Showstopper—3. Scout Camp
  3/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/02/2011
  David is in positive mood.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Architect Norman Foster; actress Carey Mulligan
  Architect Norman Foster, actress Carey Mulligan and cast changes at Waterloo Road.
5. 19:45
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 3
  3/20Pursued by Janoo Rani's men, Ashok and Sita flee Gulkote. But death overtakes them.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Tolerating Authoritarian Regimes
  Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 1, Susan Greenfield: Once Upon a Future
  1/6Scientist Susan Greenfield discusses her life's ambition & how stories develop our brains.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Into the Arctic
  The Arctic is melting. The battle over its resources is just beginning. Tom Heap reports.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—02/02/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Sophie Thompson.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/02/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/02/2011
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Meeting Point, Episode 8
  8/10Ruth dashes Noor's hopes and realises the true cost of her own happiness with Farid.
13. 23:00
  Mordrin McDonald: 21st Century Wizard—Series 2, The Root of All Evil
  2/6Mordrin enlists the help of an old ally to settle a garden dispute with his neighbour.
14. 23:15
  Bob Servant—The Bob Servant Emails, Lions, Gold and Confusion
  2/6Bob receives a Royal Appointment and recruits some wild animals for a private zoo.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/02/2011
  Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Periodic Tales, Episode 3
  3/5Hugh Aldersey-Williams explores 'the curious lives of the elements' through history.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/02/2011
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Simon Doogan.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/02/2011
  Charlotte Smith hears calls for a pay rise and an extra day off for farm workers.

Thursday 3 February 2011