BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 12 May 2011

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Lost in Shangri-La: Escape from a Hidden World - A True Story, Episode 3
  3/5The survivors spend more time in the company of 'Pete' and co, witnessing ancient rituals.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/05/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Dr Mike Ford.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/05/2011
  Charlotte Smith hears claims farmland needs legal protection to safeguard food supplies.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/05/2011
  With the US Attorney General on Bin Laden and Stephen Fry on classical music.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Anatomy of Melancholy
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Robert Burton's book The Anatomy of Melancholy.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—12/05/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Becky Harris.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Kate McCann
  Jenni Murray talks to Kate McCann about the search for her daughter, and Rumer sings live.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ancient Mysteries, Episode 4
  4/5A series of monologues adapted from conversations with dementia sufferers.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—The Pakistan Connection
  Owen Bennett-Jones explores Pakistan's connections to jihadi groups.
7. 11:30
  Australian Rap
  Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/05/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—12/05/2011
  Winifred Robinson meets Howard Schultz, chief executive of the coffee chain Starbucks.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—12/05/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
5. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—The Real Avatar
  Tim Hirsch travels to the Amazon to see the 'real Avatar' and the dam which threatens them
6. 14:00
  The Archers—11/05/2011
  Brian and Jennifer do some research.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Every Child Matters
  By Christopher Reason. A suspended social worker is drawn back into a controversial case.(R)
8. 15:00
  Open Country—Welsh Highland Railway
  Helen Mark takes a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway through the landscape of Snowdonia.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Home Start
  David Jason presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Home Start.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—EM Forster Short Stories, The Obelisk
  3/3A chance encounter leads an unhappily married couple to find solace in forbidden ways.(R)
11. 15:45
  Russia: The Wild East—Series 1, Censorship and Suppression
  19/25Amid pressure for change Martin Sixsmith charts what drove subversive activity underground
12. 16:00
  Open Book—08/05/2011
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Booker winning author Anne Enright about her new novel.
13. 16:30
  Material World—12/05/2011
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
14. 17:00
  PM—12/05/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—12/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/05/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Billy Bleach
  4/6With no headliner at The Mallard, newcomer Billy is asked to extend his stand-up set.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/05/2011
  Roy has everything under control.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Documentaries on big and small screens; Wayne McGregor
  Mark Lawson talks to choregrapher Wayne McGregor and examines documentaries on film and TV
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ancient Mysteries, Episode 4
  4/5A series of monologues adapted from conversations with dementia sufferers.
6. 20:00
  The Report—African Refugees in Europe
  Why Europe is divided by the latest influx of refugees from the conflicts in North Africa.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Watch Your Language
  Peter Day joins a group of enthusiasts determined to improve the language of business.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/30Saving Species reports from the Congo and the future of Lowland Gorillas.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Anatomy of Melancholy
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Robert Burton's book The Anatomy of Melancholy.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/05/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/05/2011
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Yacoubian Building, Episode 4
  4/10The death of Abduh's son spells disaster and tragedy for love-struck Hatim.
13. 23:00
  Sparkhill Sound
  Birmingham's ethnically diverse local radio station tries - but fails - to promote harmony
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/05/2011
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Lost in Shangri-La: Escape from a Hidden World - A True Story, Episode 4
  4/5Hollywood comes to the Valley as a wobbly figure with cameras attached falls from the sky.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Dr Mike Ford.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/05/2011
  Scientists confirm farmers in some areas are experiencing drought conditions.

Friday 13 May 2011