BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 28 May 2012

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Wine tasting; US philanthropy
  US philanthropic foundations, and the changing language of wine tasting.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/05/2012
  The bells of Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/05/2012
  A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/05/2012
  After the anti-GM protests, Charlotte Smith asks where now for genetically modified crops.
10. 05:57
  Weather—28/05/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/05/2012
  Debating violence in Syria and teen obesity, plus Harry Belafonte on the power of song.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Thomas Heatherwick on design and architecture
  Andrew Marr and Thomas Heatherwick, Jonathan Meades, Anna Minton and Robert Macfarlane.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—28/05/2012
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Andrew Graystone.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—28/05/2012
  Mary Tudor's bloody reign, women denied asylum, singer Regina Spektor, and Rebecca Front.
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—28/05/2012
  Commentary on the fourth day of the second Test between England and West Indies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—28/05/2012
  Commentary on the fourth day of the second Test between England and West Indies.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/05/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 3
  3/12Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/05/2012
  Usha seeks sanctuary and Tony has a surprise up his sleeve.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ken Loach review; Rumer; James Sallis interview
  Ken Loach's new whisky-infused film; interviews with writer James Sallis and singer Rumer.
5. 19:45
  Incredible Women—Series 2, Nicky Markham
  1/5Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
6. 20:00
  Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 8, Magna Carta Barons' French Invasion
  1/4How the barons responsible for Magna Carta also aided a second French invasion of England.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Middle East: Too Soon for Democracy?
  Edward Stourton explores the prospects for post-revolution government in the Arab world.
8. 21:00
  Material World—24/05/2012
  Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Thomas Heatherwick on design and architecture
  Andrew Marr and Thomas Heatherwick, Jonathan Meades, Anna Minton and Robert Macfarlane.
10. 21:58
  Weather—28/05/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/05/2012
  Heavy weapons in Houla, the Indian prime minister, and more. Presented by Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Jubilee, Episode 1
  1/10Satish dreads a reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a silver jubilee photo.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—06/04/2010
  Michael Rosen investigates the language of the natural world.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/05/2012
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Midnight in Peking by Paul French—1. Murder
  1/5A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2012
  A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/05/2012
  British farmers are moving into solar power generation thanks to new tariffs.

Tuesday 29 May 2012