BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 3 August 2012

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/08/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 4
  4/5While some slum dwellers are forging their way up, others are fighting for their lives.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/08/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/08/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/08/2012
  With Andrew Graystone, chaplain to the media at the Olympic Park.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/08/2012
  A British delegation hopes talks could pave the way to lift Russia's ban on beef imports.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/08/2012
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Mary Berry
  Cook and broadcaster Mary Berry is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—03/08/2012
  An act of worship led by the Rt Rev Stephen Oliver.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—03/08/2012
  Absconding female athletes and volunteering in retirement. Presented by Jenni Murray.
5. 10:45
  Test Match Special—03/08/2012
  Commentary on the second Test between England and South Africa from Headingley.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—03/08/2012
  Commentary on the second Test between England and South Africa from Headingley.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/08/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 8, Rebecca Front interviews Chris Addison
  2/6The comedy actress and her Thick of It co-star meet in the tag-team talk show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/08/2012
  Ian lays it on the line.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Curious Incident onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers
  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 20, Episode 5
  5/5The American and Australian Allies liberate the camps. Freedom at last.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Clevedon, North Somerset
  Shaun Ley chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Clevedon, Somerset.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Price of a Postage Stamp
  Philosopher John Gray wonders what bulk buying of stamps tells us about economic gloom.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Direct Red
  A vivid and bloody portrayal of the day to day dilemmas faced by a young female surgeon.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—03/08/2012
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/08/2012
  UN debate as Syria battles rage, global food prices, and Olympic pressure.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Duty Free, Episode 4
  4/9At a huge society wedding, surely a prospective wife for Jonkers can be found in the crowd
12. 23:00
  The Now Show—The Now Show 2012 - Live!, Episode 3
  3/6Third in series of live Now Shows: Comedians reflect the highs and lows of The Olympics.
13. 23:30
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 9, Bowling for Woodhouses
  Alan Dein visits Woodhouses, Lancashire where more than national cricket fame is at stake.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/08/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Episode 5
  5/5The effects of the global economic meltdown ripple throughout Annawadi.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/08/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/08/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/08/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/08/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  iPM—04/08/2012
  An iPM Olympic Special with an opening ceremony and the world champion who can't compete.

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