BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 11 June 2011

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Malcolm X - A Life of Reinvention, Episode 5
  5/5Malcolm was assassinated in Harlem on 21st February 1965. But by whom?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/06/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/06/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Pritpal Kaur Riat.
8. 05:45
  iPM—11/06/2011
  'We were exposed to the edges of genocide.' A peacekeeper's view of Bosnia.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—11/06/2011
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—11/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Literary Walks, Darwin - Quantock Hills
  Clare Balding takes an 'evolutionary walk' in the Quantock Hills in Somerset.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Charlotte Smith examines the government's vision for England's natural environment.
5. 06:57
  Weather—11/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—11/06/2011
  The fears of Southern Cross care homes staff and residents, plus can sport promote peace?
7. 09:00
  Your Desert Island Discs—11/06/2011
  In a special celebration, Kirsty Young reveals your Desert Island Disc choices.
8. 10:30
  What's So Great About ...?—Series 3, Chaucer
  3/3Lenny Henry pockets his prejudice and tries to understand the medieval writer.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—11/06/2011
  Peter Riddell looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—11/06/2011
  Kate Adie hosts despatches from colleagues around the world.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/06/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—11/06/2011
  Paul Lewis asks why energy prices are rising so fast, and whether fuel benefits are fair.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 34, Episode 1
  1/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the gang return for a new series of the topical comedy show.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—11/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—10/06/2011
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a topical discussion from the Cheltenham Science Festival.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—11/06/2011
  Your chance to have your say by calling Jonathan Dimbleby on 03700 100 444.
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—The Browning Version
  A starry celebration of Terence Rattigan's centenary. Martin Jarvis directs.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Highlights from the week including music from Cerys Matthews.
10. 17:00
  PM—11/06/2011
  A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines. Presented by Ritula Shah.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Raw Materials
  Evan Davis and guests discuss making better use of raw materials and building design.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—11/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—11/06/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by Stuart Maconie, Jason Isaacs, Emma Freud and Helen Fielding.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Episode 7
  7/8Nick Payne looks at the preparations taking place for a very special birthday party.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—11/06/2011
  Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—A Life Less Ordinary, Episode 3
  3/3The sex discrimination case that changed the life of Britian's highest ranking policewoman
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward II - The Greatest Traitor
  2/3By Mike Walker. Sam Troughton plays Edward II, prey to his passions.
7. 22:00
  News and Papers—11/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Decision Time—08/06/2011
  A look behind the closed doors of Whitehall to ask how controversial decisions are reached
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Semi-final 1
  10/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—05/06/2011
  Roger McGough with a selection of listeners' favourite poems.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, Friendly Amid the Haters
  2/3A woman asks a joiner to re-hang some doors, but his response is frightening.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—12/06/2011
  The bells of Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Felipe Fernandez-Armesto: The Myth of the Protestant Work Ethic
  Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explodes the myth of the Protestant work ethic.

Sunday 12 June 2011