BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 7 March 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/03/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Then They Came for Me, Episode 2
  2/5Maziar is covering Iran's presidential elections, but he soon finds himself under arrest.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/03/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/03/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/03/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Martin Shaw.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/03/2012
  How farmers can avoid the new Schmallenberg virus by changing when they lamb.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/03/2012
  Debating Cable's leaked letter, dementia care, Super Tuesday results and the NME at 60.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/03/2012
  Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
3. 09:00
  Midweek—07/03/2012
  Libby Purves is joined by singer David Essex and fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—07/03/2012
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Christopher Landau.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Agyness Deyn Supermodel
  Supermodel Agyness Deyn on her stage debut. Plus, has feminism left men behind?
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—I Love You, Goodbye, Episode 3
  3/5Could splitting up be the best solution for Harry and Rose?
7. 11:00
  Building the Big Society—Organising
  1/2Giles Edwards follows the work of three of the government's trainee community organisers.
8. 11:30
  HR—Series 3, Gambled
  6/6Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/03/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Are we breeding the wrong sorts of dogs?
  Accidental landlords, breeding dogs, mobile homes, silver divorcees and DIY Tenants.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/03/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/03/2012
  Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Sport and the British—Rugby's Big Bang
  28/30Clare Balding explores the demise of the amateurism in rugby union.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/03/2012
  Brian comes face to face with the opposition.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—On Mardle Fen, Series 4, Wives
  2/4Warwick's granddaughter's request to learn about her grandmother touches a nerve.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—07/03/2012
  Paul Lewis and guests take calls on the financial implications of part-time working.
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—Vitiligo, diabetes care, knee implants, masks, social media
  Dr Mark Porter tackles the confusion and prejudice around the skin condition vitiligo.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Boxing styles UK vs US - Why nations fail
  Why Nations Fail. Plus boxing, UK and US style.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—07/03/2012
  Dame Elizabeth Filkin on press and police; John Birt on being DG; quotas for women on air.
12. 17:00
  PM—07/03/2012
  Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/03/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 1, Dishonesty
  1/4Stephen K Amos and his comedian friends build an idiot's guide to dishonesty.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/03/2012
  Alan throws down the gauntlet.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Andrew Lloyd Webber on Phantom sequel Love Never Dies
  Mark Lawson talks to Andrew Lloyd Webber, as his musical Love Never Dies appears on DVD.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—I Love You, Goodbye, Episode 3
  3/5Could splitting up be the best solution for Harry and Rose?
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Iran and nuclear weapons
  What moral authority do we have to tell Iran they can't develop nuclear weapons?
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—Prof Linda Woodhead
  Linda Woodhead explores the emergence of new communities and social groups.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Rebel Without a Car
  Young people are turning their back on the car. Tom Heap asks if it has a future.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—07/03/2012
  Libby Purves is joined by singer David Essex and fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.
10. 21:58
  Weather—07/03/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—07/03/2012
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 3
  3/10It maybe Christmas in Pepys Road, but it's not a festive time for everyone.
13. 23:00
  Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 1, Chance
  Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of chance through the medium of his poetry.
14. 23:15
  Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 1, About Work
  3/6Although he'd prefer to stick to comedy, Nathan is persuaded to work at his dad's company.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/03/2012
  Alicia McCarthy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/03/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Then They Came for Me, Episode 3
  3/5Journalist Maziar Bahari's account of his incarceration in Iran's most notorious prison.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/03/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/03/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/03/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Martin Shaw.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/03/2012
  Vets want clearer labelling on meat produced by halal and kosher slaughter.

Thursday 8 March 2012