BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 7 October 2011

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 4
  4/5Dorothea proves her tenacity and determination to remain with her husband.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/10/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/10/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/10/2011
  Presented by the Rev Neil Gardner, minister of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/10/2011
  New planning proposals will give people more say according to the Planning Minister.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/10/2011
  With James Naughtie and Justin Webb.
2. 08:30
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/10/2011
  Alicia McCarthy with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Anne Wood
  Children's TV producer Anne Wood is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—07/10/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Ernie Rea.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Mobile Phone Novels, Women in the Dock, Buffalo Gals
  Presented by Sheila McClennon. Horrible Histories' Terry Deary on his mobile phone novel.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5For a joke, Pepys steals Sir William's silver tankard and sends an anonymous ransom note.
7. 11:00
  Home from Home—Mumbai
  2/2Hardeep tests his talents at the Mumbai Comedy Store.
8. 11:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Rude Girl
  3/6Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/10/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—In Touch's 50th Birthday Party
  Celebrating 50 years of In Touch, the programme for the blind and partially sighted.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/10/2011
  With Shaun Ley. National and international news.
5. 13:30
  Feedback—07/10/2011
  Controller Roger Wright answers your concerns about Radio 3.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/10/2011
  The Bull is buzzing with gossip.
7. 14:15
  Bad Faith—Insha'Allah
  Acclaimed drama series by Peter Jukes starring Lenny Henry as Police Chaplain Jake Thorne.
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Stoke Poges
  Peter Gibbs chairs this gardening discussion from Berkshire.
9. 15:45
  The Call—Series 2, Forensics
  5/5Dominic Arkwright talks to Professor Peter French about the science of forensic acoustics.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—Steve Jobs, Bert Jansch, Ralph Steinman and Robert Whitaker
  Matthew Bannister on Steve Jobs, Bert Jansch, Ralph Steinman and Robert Whitaker.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—07/10/2011
  Francine Stock travels to New York to meet Woody Allen.
12. 17:00
  PM—07/10/2011
  Eddie Mair brings you the top stories of the day.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—07/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/10/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 75, Episode 5
  5/9A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/10/2011
  Lilian steps in.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Orlando Bloom; Tracy Chevalier on Vermeer
  Orlando Bloom on The Three Musketeers and Tracy Chevalier on Vermeer.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5For a joke, Pepys steals Sir William's silver tankard and sends an anonymous ransom note.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Cheltenham Literature Festival
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Cheltenham.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Why Prisons Fail
  Will Self sees an urgent need to reform the prison system.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Vent
  By Nigel Smith. Ben has survived a crippling brain lesion but won't engage with the world.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—07/10/2011
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—07/10/2011
  With Robin Lustig. National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—10. The Deal
  10/10Colonel Korn offers Yossarian an odious deal, there is extraordinary news about Orr.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Michael Morpurgo and Sara Maitland
  Michael Morpurgo and Sara Maitland talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
13. 23:30
  Pistols At Dawn
  Historian Justin Champion investigates real life duels and the literature they influenced.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 5
  5/5Giusto and Dorothea begin a new life in Italy, but their marriage soon comes under strain.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/10/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/10/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/10/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
8. 05:45
  iPM—08/10/2011
  'I don't know what prison is for!': A convict's wife on punishment and rehabilitation.

Saturday 8 October 2011