BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 6 January 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Looking for Transwonderland, Episode 4
  4/5Noo witnesses the devastating effect of desertification on the edges of the Sahara.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/01/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/01/2012
  Prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/01/2012
  The Oxford Farming Conference debates the benefits of the EU.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/01/2012
  With Prime Minister David Cameron and listeners' questions for Prof Stephen Hawking.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Written World, Episode 5
  How the invention of writing made the scientific revolution of the Enlightenment possible.
3. 09:30
  The Paper Round—Stephen K Amos
  5/5Comedian Stephen K Amos revisits his paper round route with actor Bob Kingdom.(R)
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—06/01/2012
  An act of worship led by the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Misogyny in football, Making the first move and Alice Wheeldon
  Meryl Streep on how playing Margaret Thatcher helped change her view of the former PM.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 15
  15/15On the night of 1987's Big Storm, Cropper and Hildebrand are caught digging up a grave.
7. 11:00
  The Internet Millionaires' Club
  Jolyon Jenkins reports on the people trying to get rich online without actually working.
8. 11:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6The Dickensian festival brings chaos to Wadenbrook, and Angela has something to tell Frank
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/01/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—06/01/2012
  Car wash and car hire firms under the spotlight and fish and chips South African style.
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/01/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—06/01/2012
  Edward Stourton presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Dear Professor Hawking—Episode 5
  5/5BBC Radio 4 pays tribute to Prof Stephen Hawking.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—05/01/2012
  Tracy considers her options.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Coalition
  By Sarah Wooley. A contemporary thriller set in the world of post-Coalition politics.
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—North Somerset
  Eric Robson chairs a gardening Q&A from North Somerset.
9. 15:45
  O Henry Stories—The Retrieved Reformation
  3/3Safebreaker Jimmy Valentine is unexpectedly released from prison and vows to go straight.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—Eve Arnold, Ronald Searle, Sir Michael Dummett and Bob Anderson
  Matthew Bannister on Eve Arnold, Ronald Searle, Sir Michael Dummett and Bob Anderson.
11. 16:30
  More or Less—Using statistics in court
  Tim Harford looks at numbers in the news and in life, including statistics in court.
12. 17:00
  PM—06/01/2012
  Eddie Mair brings you the top stories of the day.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/01/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 76, Episode 3
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3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/01/2012
  There's a chill in the air at Home Farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Puppets take centre stage
  Kirsty Lang reports on how puppets have entered the theatrical mainstream.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 15
  15/15On the night of 1987's Big Storm, Cropper and Hildebrand are caught digging up a grave.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Preston, Hertfordshire
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a political panel discussion from Preston, Hertfordshire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Information Overload
  Historian Lisa Jardine reflects that information overload is not a new problem.
8. 21:00
  Repainting Giverny
  Irma Kurtz travels to Monet's Giverny garden to hear how losing his sight changed his work(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Written World, Episode 5
  How the invention of writing made the scientific revolution of the Enlightenment possible.
10. 21:58
  Weather—06/01/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/01/2012
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 5
  5/10The arrival of a brooding Brazilian brings a temporary alliance between Hulot and Crevel.
13. 23:00
  Great Lives—Lonnie Donegan
  Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter champions the life and work of skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.
14. 23:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 4, Driving School
  4/4Paul Jackson on the docusoap that arguably spawned Britain's first reality TV celebrity.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Looking for Transwonderland, Episode 5
  5/5Noo visits her father's house and is reunited with members of her extended family.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/01/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/01/2012
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Nicholas Papadopulos.
8. 05:45
  iPM—07/01/2012
  "She takes no prisoners." Meet the gymnastics coach fighting for Paralympic recognition.

Saturday 7 January 2012