BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 14 July 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Ecstasy of Influence, Micropsia and What Remains of My Plan
  4/4Jonathan Lethem on the ghosts who sit at the writer's table.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/07/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/07/2012
  A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  iPM—14/07/2012
  'I was the second man to swear on the BBC.' Listener Sir Peregrine Worsthorne looks back.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—14/07/2012
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—14/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—12/07/2012
  Helen Mark explores the landscape around Wenlock Edge in Shropshire.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Charlotte Smith hears from dairy farmers who are in crisis over the price of milk.
5. 06:57
  Weather—14/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—14/07/2012
  G4S boss on Olympic security staffing problems, plus plans to cut rural speed limits.
7. 08:51
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/07/2012
  Mark D'Arcy reports on a crackdown on metal thieves and criticism of the violence in Syria
8. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Grayson Perry; Ruth Ellis' nephew; revolutionary France; John Carlos' Inheritance Tracks
  Sian Williams and Richard Coles with artist Grayson Perry; John Carlos' Inheritance Tracks
9. 10:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 5, Vision On
  3/3Paul Jackson recalls the quirky children's TV show mixing art, animation and stunts.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—14/07/2012
  Jackie Ashley of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—14/07/2012
  Kate Adie hosts reports by BBC foreign correspondents from Libya, Honduras, Rome and more.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/07/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—14/07/2012
  Care costs, flood insurance, farepak and RBS compensation with Paul Lewis.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 37, Episode 6
  6/7Susan Calman, Gareth Gwynn, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—14/07/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Uckfield, East Sussex
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a discussion of news and politics from Uckfield, East Sussex.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—14/07/2012
  Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Betrayal
  Harold Pinter's acclaimed drama about a love affair and the intricate nature of deceit.
9. 15:45
  Cricket Cabaret
  Quirky sound composition inspired by the songs of crickets.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Melinda Gates, Marks and Spencer
  Melinda Gates on empowering women in the developing world. Presented by Jane Garvey.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news with Ritula Shah.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—12/07/2012
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of infrastructure and media training.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—14/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Jimmy Cliff, Michel Roux Jr, AA Gill and Steve Boggan
  Clive Anderson is joined by Jimmy Cliff, Michel Roux Jr, AA Gill and Steve Boggan.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 12, Surface to Air
  7/8Poets W N Herbert and Clare Pollard respond to a story in this week's news.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—14/07/2012
  Sarfraz Manzoor and his guests review the week's cultural highlights, including Magic Mike
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Woody at 100
  Joe Klein celebrates Woody Guthrie's centenary with a USA road trip.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—G&W Grossmith - The Diary of a Nobody, Episode 2
  2/2Lupin upsets daily life and Carrie hosts a seance, while the Pooters dine in Peckham.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—14/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:05
  The Reith Lectures—Niall Ferguson - The Rule of Law and Its Enemies, Civil and Uncivil Societies
  4/4Niall Ferguson asks what constitutes a vibrant and independent civil society.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Semi-final 3
  12/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the latest semi-final of the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—08/07/2012
  Roger McGough presents poems about machines, cider and the sea by Tolkien and others.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  In-Flight Entertainment—Squirrel
  1/3A family discussion about the fate of a trapped squirrel risks revealing a shocking truth.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/07/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—15/07/2012
  The bells of St Olave's Church, City of London.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 3, Leisa Rea: The Delight of Losing
  In the year of the London Olympics, Comedian Leisa Rea ponders the delight of losing.

Sunday 15 July 2012