BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 6 July 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Ways, Episode 4
  4/5Robert Macfarlane walks the ancient pathways of Spain, with the help of 'walking books'.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/07/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/07/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/07/2012
  Iolo ap Dafydd hears from dairy farmers threatening to protest during the Olympics.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/07/2012
  GSK fined a record £1.9bn, the debate about women bishops, and how do you write about sex?
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—06/07/2012
  Susan Hulme presents the top news stories from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Charles Jencks
  Architectural critic Charles Jencks is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—06/07/2012
  From Cardiff, led by the Rev Peter Baker.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—06/07/2012
  Jenni Murray discusses sex after childbirth, and women and the temperance movement.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 5
  5/10Bernadette's lost career as a genius architect is revealed.
7. 11:00
  Excusing Private Godfrey
  Poet Paul Henry explores the true story behind Dad's Army's Private Godfrey.
8. 11:30
  The Gobetweenies—Series 2, The Break-Up
  1/6Armed with a new parenting manual, Mimi takes on her daughter's deluded self-esteem.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/07/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Dementia village and carp 'cheats'
  Dealing with dementia Dutch-style, and 'unhappy hour' at a Yorkshire pub.
3. 12:45
  The New Elizabethans—Francis Bacon
  James Naughtie profiles the haunting artist of suffering, pain and death.
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—06/07/2012
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Shaun Ley.
6. 13:45
  Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 5. Tap Water, Textiles and Art
  5/5Roger concludes his journey in Beijing, visiting the city's Tap Water Museum.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—05/07/2012
  Kenton offers support.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Last Breath
  An artist plans to capture someone's last breath in a jar. But who is the donor?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—06/07/2012
  Eric Robson and the panel invite GQT listeners to ask their questions at Hampton Court.
10. 15:45
  Elizabeth Taylor Short Stories—Plenty Good Fiesta
  2/3Fernando, a child refugee from the Spanish Civil War, comes to stay with an English family
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Eric Sykes, Sir Michael Palliser, Gillian Hush and Yitzhak Shamir
  John Wilson explores the lives of Eric Sykes, Yitzhak Shamir and Sir Michael Palliser.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—06/07/2012
  Too much drama in Ambridge? Plus the Controller of Radio 5 Live warms up for the Olympics.
13. 17:00
  PM—06/07/2012
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/07/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 37, Episode 5
  5/7Jon Holmes, Holly Walsh, Mitch Benn and Pippa Evans join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/07/2012
  Emma is feeling put-upon.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Amy Winehouse and Katy Perry films; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell
  Amy Winehouse and Katy Perry documentaries; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell; Sam Lee.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 5
  5/10Bernadette's lost career as a genius architect is revealed.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Darton, South Yorkshire
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Barnsley, South Yorks
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—The curse of a ridiculous name
  Adam Gopnik muses on life when - like him - you've been lumbered with a funny name.
8. 21:00
  Saturday Drama—The Gun
  CS Forester's gripping guerrilla warfare story set in Napoleonic Spain.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—06/07/2012
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/07/2012
  A senior Syrian army figure leaves the country - Robin Lustig discusses the significance.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 5
  5/10As Mabbut heads to India in search of Melville, he soon finds himself in deep trouble.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Rob Hopkins and Helen Castor
  Harriett Gilbert and guests Helen Castor and Rob Hopkins discuss favourite books.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/07/2012
  Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Ways, Episode 5
  5/5It's back to the chalk paths for Robert MacFarlane, and a ghostly encounter is in store.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/07/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/07/2012
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  iPM—07/07/2012
  'Jimmy Carr? Let him get on with it.' A welfare adviser's view of tax avoidance.

Saturday 7 July 2012