BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 25 May 2012

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
  4/5Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/05/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/05/2012
  France's ban on growing GM Maize is rejected, but it won't be forced to drop the embargo.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/05/2012
  Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—25/05/2012
  The day's top news stories from Westminster with Susan Hulme.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Peter Ackroyd
  Writer and historian Peter Ackroyd is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—25/05/2012
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—25/05/2012
  Joanne Binns, filmmaker Tina Gharavi and selling cast-offs. Presented by Jenni Murray.
6. 10:45
  Test Match Special—25/05/2012
  Coverage of the first day of the second Test: England v West Indies from Trent Bridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—25/05/2012
  Coverage of the first day of the second Test: England v West Indies from Trent Bridge.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/05/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 77, Episode 8
  8/9Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne join Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/05/2012
  Ruth is unnerved and Amy won't budge an inch.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Tracey Emin in Margate; Cannes Film Festival
  Kirsty Lang talks to Tracey Emin in Margate, and news from the Cannes Film Festival.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 5
  5/5Will Yamin's future marriage come at the cost of Rachid and Samira's happiness?
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Rugby
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the first edition of a special Schools Q&A in Rugby.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Will Self: A right loyal toast
  A week before the jubilee, Will Self reflects on the tradition of the Loyal Toast.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—After the Accident
  By Julian Armitstead. A couple meet the young man responsible for their daughter's death.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—25/05/2012
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—25/05/2012
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Fitzgerald Short Stories, The Sensible Thing - Part 2
  5/5A love affair drives a young man to distraction. George returns to Tennessee.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Sebastian Walker
  Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about Sebastian Walker of Walker Books.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—25/05/2012
  Mark D'Arcy reports on events at Westminster.
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Coming Clean: Lily and Francis
  Lily and Francis from Glasgow, remember the years of Francis's addiction to heroin.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 5
  5/5Hedge People - from the creators of stately home hedges to the modern campaigners.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/05/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/05/2012
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys
8. 05:45
  iPM—26/05/2012
  The programme that starts with its listeners.

Saturday 26 May 2012