BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 4 June 2011

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Ox Travels, The Wrestler
  5/5Rory Stewart tells the story of the Turquoise Mountain project he launched with locals.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/06/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Tina Beattie
  With Dr Tina Beattie, Director of Catholic Studies at Roehampton University.
8. 05:45
  iPM—04/06/2011
  "It started as a normal party, then turned into an orgy." Tales of a former Bunny Girl.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—04/06/2011
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—04/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Literary Walks, Malcolm Saville - Shropshire
  Clare Balding joins walkers and members of the Malcolm Saville society in Shropshire.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Caz Graham asks what the uplands are worth to the UK.
5. 06:57
  Weather—04/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—04/06/2011
  Debating fears over the sexualisation of children. Plus Lamont and Darling on the economy.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—04/06/2011
  Richard Coles with actor Richard Wilson; Inheritance Tracks from author Jodi Picoult.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Greek islands - Ireland by Kayak
  John McCarthy hears about the Greek Islands and kayaking round Ireland.
9. 10:30
  What's So Great About ...?—Series 3, The Pogues
  2/3Never a fan, Lenny Henry tries to find out what's so great about the band The Pogues.
10. 10:59
  Test Match Special—04/06/2011
  Coverage of the second day of the Second Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—04/06/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by kd lang, Anthony Horowitz, Seasick Steve and Guillemots.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Episode 6
  6/8Writer Ed Jones' take on the ethics of football.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—04/06/2011
  Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—A Life Less Ordinary, Episode 2
  2/3How a decision to have a baby for money transformed the life of an ordinary woman.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward I - Old Soldiers
  1/3By Mike Walker. Philip Jackson as Edward I. An old soldier finds new love.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—04/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Science and morality
  David Aaronovitch asks what can science tells us about our morals?
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 9
  9/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—29/05/2011
  Roger McGough presents a weekly selection of favourite poetry requested by listeners.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, The Octopus Nest
  1/3Claire and Timothy wonder why a strange woman is appearing in their family photos.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/06/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—05/06/2011
  The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood, Staffordshire.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Anne Applebaum: Repressive Regimes
  Anne Applebaum asks how governments can best compensate victims of repressive regimes.

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