BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 24 May 2011

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 1
  1/52003: a young reporter is sent to keep an eye on her paper's star columnist - George Best.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/05/2011
  A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/05/2011
  A tale of two climates. How the drought has created a North/South divide for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/05/2011
  Debating Obama in Britain, privacy and the Commons, and more ash cloud chaos.
2. 09:00
  The Choice—Mikey Walsh
  Michael Buerk talks to gypsy Mikey Walsh about leaving his community behind.
3. 09:30
  The Prime Ministers—Series 2, Harold Wilson
  7/8Nick Robinson looks at how Harold Wilson handled the top job in politics.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—24/05/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Rev Sharon Grenham Toze.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—24/05/2011
  The sexualisation of young girls - can government change attitudes? With Jane Garvey.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Colin Douglas - The Gap, Episode 2
  2/5After a warm welcome in Ghana, Heather gets into trouble after sending a humorous email.
7. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/30Saving Species asks the question, 'where are tomorrow's naturalists going to come from?'.
8. 11:30
  Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey
  An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/05/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—24/05/2011
  Thousands of air passengers face travel disruption from volcanic ash. Are you affected?
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—24/05/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
5. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/5Phil Hammond's guests are Allegra McEvedy, Robert Llewellyn and Viv Albertine.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/05/2011
  Jolene tackles an employment issue.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Kingsnorth Six
  By Julia Hollander. Environmental activists are on trial for breaking into a power station
8. 15:00
  Making History—24/05/2011
  Fiona Watson presents the programme that reflects listeners' passion for the past.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Pocket AA Milne, High Jinks at Happy-Thought Hall
  1/3Humorous tales of absurd country house weekends, written by AA Milne 100 years ago.
10. 15:45
  Gilbert's Glory—Episode 2
  2/5Ruth Padel explores the way in which WS Gilbert used and developed the English language.
11. 16:00
  The Secret History of Social Networking—Episode 2
  2/3Rory Cellan-Jones finds out how Facebook grew and captivated millions.(R)
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Harold Pinter
  Matthew Parris introduces the life of writer Harold Pinter, chosen by Diane Abbott MP.
13. 17:00
  PM—24/05/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—24/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/05/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Clare v God
  4/6Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering vicar.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/05/2011
  Oliver offers to listen.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Film producer Peter Bart on the making of The Godfather
  Film producer Peter Bart on the stories behind films such as The Godfather.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Colin Douglas - The Gap, Episode 2
  2/5After a warm welcome in Ghana, Heather gets into trouble after sending a humorous email.
6. 20:00
  Islam Inc
  Edward Stourton investigates the new global network known as the Gulen movement.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Schooling for visually impaired children and audio introductions for films
  Is it appropriate to educate children with very different needs in the same setting?
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Racism - Defeat - Comic Strips
  Can mess make us racist; how to bounce back from defeat; and a comic strip success story.
9. 21:30
  The Choice—Mikey Walsh
  Michael Buerk talks to gypsy Mikey Walsh about leaving his community behind.
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/05/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/05/2011
  Special programme to coincide with President Obama's visit to the UK.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Forgotten Waltz, In These Shoes
  2/8An international conference in Switzerland - the luxury of a kiss sets lust in motion.
13. 23:00
  Jon Ronson On—Series 6, Aiming Low
  5/5Jon Ronson talks to Stewart Lee about why we are all so caught up in competitive lives.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/05/2011
  Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 2
  2/5Celia begins the process of keeping an eye on the charming, but unpredictable George Best.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/05/2011
  A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/05/2011
  Farmers say that big retailers should be fined if they treat suppliers unfairly.

Wednesday 25 May 2011