BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 17 May 2011

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 1
  1/5Pliny the Younger describes the 79AD eruption. Read by Emma Fielding.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Becky Harris
  Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/05/2011
  FSA changes advice on products from the offspring of cloned animals in the food chain.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/05/2011
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Jam Generation Takes Power—Episode 3
  3/3How will this generation's life experiences shape our lives over the years to come?
3. 09:30
  The Prime Ministers—Series 2, Harold Macmillan
  6/8Nick Robinson looks at how Harold Macmillan handled the top job in British politics.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—17/05/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Father Philip Sumner.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—17/05/2011
  Presented by Jane Garvey. The future of work and the tyranny of gardening.
6. 10:45
  Incredible Women—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Rebecca Front and brother Jeremy explore the genius of artist Lauren Bone.
7. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/30The wildlife value of UK woods triggered a government U-turn in 2010, but is it over?
8. 11:30
  The Chinese Nureyev
  Li Cunxin, Madame Mao's favourite dancer, tells Darcey Bussell about his amazing journey.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Does the SNP victory in the Holyrood elections put Scotland in the departure lounge of the British Union?
  What's the future for the England-Scotland Union after the Holyrood elections?
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—17/05/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
5. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 5, Episode 4
  4/5Phil Hammond's guests are Betty Jackson, Dr Lucie Green and George Hinchliffe.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/05/2011
  Hayley can't believe Kate's latest news.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Lost Property, A Telegram From the Queen
  3/3For Alice's 100th birthday present, Ruthie sets out to put her family back together again.
8. 15:00
  Making History—17/05/2011
  Tom Holland with your stories that are changing the way we see the past.
9. 15:30
  Ballads of Thin Men—Dig Yourself
  1/3By Nick Walker. It is 1965, and something odd is happening to Margaret at the Savoy Hotel.
10. 15:45
  Russia: The Wild East—Series 1, The Centre Weakens
  22/25Martin Sixsmith describes the last chance of imperial Russia and the Tsar to survive.
11. 16:00
  The Secret History of Social Networking—Episode 1
  1/3Rory Cellan-Jones traces the roots of social networking in the 70s and 80s.(R)
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Jack Johnson
  Matthew Syed chooses the first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion.
13. 17:00
  PM—17/05/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—17/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/05/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
  3/6Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/05/2011
  Jamie's private life becomes public knowledge.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Paul Giamatti in Win Win; documentary maker Adam Curtis; Danger Mouse
  Paul Giamatti in new film Win Win reviewed; documentary-maker Adam Curtis; Danger Mouse.
5. 19:45
  Incredible Women—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Rebecca Front and brother Jeremy explore the genius of artist Lauren Bone.
6. 20:00
  The Bankers and the Bottom Billion
  Will an explosion in financial services aimed at the world's poorest help, or hurt, them?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—17/05/2011
  Peter White asks: how easy is it to use the iPlayer if you can't see?
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Earthquake Trauma Treatment - Placebo Power - Facial Mimicry
  A look at earthquake trauma treatment, the power of placebo, and reading emotions.
9. 21:30
  The Jam Generation Takes Power—Episode 3
  3/3How will this generation's life experiences shape our lives over the years to come?
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/05/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/05/2011
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Yacoubian Building, Episode 7
  7/10Local bigwig Hagg Azzam yearns for a second wife and a political career.
13. 23:00
  Jon Ronson On—Series 6, Witch Hunts
  4/5Jon Ronson considers the moment when we follow the herd and make accusations.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/05/2011
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 2
  2/5The volcano ensnares Bishop Berkeley, and the Grand Tourists of the 18th century.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Becky Harris
  Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/05/2011
  Anna Hill asks if enough is being done to reduce food poisoning from chicken.

Wednesday 18 May 2011