BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 5 October 2012

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/10/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Edna O'Brien - Country Girl, Episode 4
  4/5Enjoying literary success in 60s London.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/10/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/10/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/10/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/10/2012
  A second badger cull gets the go-ahead in Somerset. With Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/10/2012
  Imran Khan on US drone strikes, UK manufacturing and the Bond theme's creator.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ade Adepitan
  Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan explains his castaway picks to Kirsty Young.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—05/10/2012
  An act of worship from Cardiff, led by the Rev Peter Baker.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Martha Stewart, Saturday jobs, school days and the life of Eva Gore Booth
  Martha Stewart on the secret of her success. Presented by Jenni Murray.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 5
  5/5Caterina finally knows the truth. Can she commit murder for the honour of her family?
6. 11:00
  Evita's Odyssey
  The incredible story of the international odyssey made by the embalmed body of Eva Peron.(R)
7. 11:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Peace and Quiet
  2/6Plagued by writer's block, novelist Ginny Fox visits Vera and Henry at their castle.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/10/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Rail compensation, family portraits and Big Green Weekend.
  Should rail companies make profit out of delays caused by Network Rail? With Peter White.
3. 12:52
  The Listening Project—Agnes and Nancy: Dealing with Dementia
  Fi Glover hears from friends in Scotland who share a diagnosis of early-onset dementia.
4. 12:57
  Weather—05/10/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—05/10/2012
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:45
  The Five Ages of Brandreth—Five More Ages of Brandreth, Royalty
  5/5Gyles Brandreth has written books about Charles and Camilla, and Elizabeth II and Philip.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—04/10/2012
  Lilian is given food for thought.
8. 14:15
  International Cricket—05/10/2012
  Commentary on the second semi-final from Colombo.
9. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/10/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 78, Episode 5
  5/9Sandi Toksvig with Jeremy Hardy, Hugo Rifkind, Susan Calman and Francesca Martinez.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/10/2012
  Rhys arrives in the nick of time.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour, Anne-Marie Duff, David Shrigley
  The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour, actress Anne-Marie Duff, and artist David Shrigley.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 5
  5/5Caterina finally knows the truth. Can she commit murder for the honour of her family?
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Clonter Opera Theatre, Goosfest Arts Festival, Cheshire
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Clonter Opera Theatre, near Congleton
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Presenting the Past
  Sarah Dunant reflects on the role of history in society, and how it changes over time.
8. 21:00
  Saturday Drama—Penelope Fitzgerald - The Gate of Angels
  Penelope Fitzgerald's novel of love, religion and physics, dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—05/10/2012
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/10/2012
  US-China relations - a special programme with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 15
  15/15With the king dead and Margaret to be married, it is time to return to Bidnold.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Val McDermid and Alex Horne
  Harriett Gilbert, Val McDermid and Alex Horne discuss their favourite books. From 2012.
13. 23:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 5, Vision On
  3/3Paul Jackson recalls the quirky children's TV show mixing art, animation and stunts.(R)
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Jo and Georgina: Would it have been different with children?
  Gay couple Jo and Georgina reflect on what kind of parents they might have been.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/10/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Edna O'Brien - Country Girl, Episode 5
  5/5Writer Edna O'Brien reads her memoir, recalling New York dreams, and London memories.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/10/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/10/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/10/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tina Beattie of Roehampton University
8. 05:45
  iPM—06/10/2012
  'When my home was burgled, I went to meet the offender in prison.' How did it go?

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