BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 6 December 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 3
  3/5As the amell approaches, it's time to dash to a grubbery.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:29
  Test Match Special—06/12/2012
  Commentary on the second day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  Test Match Special—06/12/2012
  Commentary on the second day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
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Morning
1. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—06/12/2012
  Sean Curran with highlights of the chancellor's Autumn Statement and news from Westminster
2. 09:00
  Test Match Special—06/12/2012
  Commentary on the second day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—06/12/2012
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Nigel Swinford.
4. 10:00
  Test Match Special—06/12/2012
  Commentary on the second day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
5. 10:30
  Woman's Hour—Phyllida Lloyd; Alaa Murabit
  Phyllida Lloyd and Melissa Dunne on gender-blind casting, and activist Alaa Murabit.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 4
  4/5Reality hits as Nick and Naomi try and settle the baby into their lives.
7. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Sexual Abuse in US Prisons
  Linda Pressly looks at the disturbing story of rape and sexual abuse in America's prisons.
8. 11:30
  The Physicist's Guide to the Orchestra
  Trevor Cox on the physics behind the way orchestral instruments make their unique sound
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/12/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Green Deal delays, dog walkers and Christmas loans
  Delays to Green Deal energy assessments, professional dog walkers and Christmas loans.
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—06/12/2012
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Obesity Doctors
  4/5Doctors from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—05/12/2012
  Mike takes the plunge.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Stevie G Method
  By Gary Ogin. Actors often take odd jobs to survive. But can Stevie tackle psychotherapy?
8. 15:00
  Open Country—The Canal That Never Was
  Jules Hudson discovers the secrets of 'The Canal That Never Was'.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal
  The St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. Give on 0800 082 8284 or Radio 4 website.
10. 15:30
  Bookclub—Sathnam Sanghera - The Boy with the Topknot
  Sathnam Sanghera discusses his award-winning memoir The Boy with the Topknot.
11. 16:00
  The Film Programme—06/12/2012
  Martin McDonagh and Sam Rockwell on Seven Psychopaths, and Charlotte Rampling on I, Anna.
12. 16:30
  Material World—06/12/2012
  How science can save boring climate talks and an interview with DNA pioneer James Watson.
13. 17:00
  PM—06/12/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/12/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Chief registrar Malcolm Fox is a stickler for regulations at Woodborough Register Office.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/12/2012
  Kenton is nervous.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ali Smith, Dave Brubeck, crime fiction
  The Bodyguard musical, Dave Brubeck remembered, and Jeff Park on the latest crime fiction.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 4
  4/5Reality hits as Nick and Naomi try and settle the baby into their lives.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Surgeons under Scrutiny
  Matthew Hill asks why the Cornwall surgeon Rob Jones remained in practice so long.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Strong Medicine
  Peter Day visits two Swiss pharmaceutical companies to look at future drug development.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 3, Scottish Species Action Framework
  14/24Brett Westwood reports from the Scottish Natural Heritage conference in Edinburgh.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Bertrand Russell
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss influential British philosopher Bertrand Russell.
10. 21:58
  Weather—06/12/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/12/2012
  Egyptian protests escalate, Ghana's oil-driven elections, and creating a capital city.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Mighty Walzer, Episode 9
  9/10Howard Jacobson's hilarious tale of the coming-of-age of a wannabe ping-pong champion.
13. 23:00
  The Headset Set—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The call centre installs a thermostat, which makes temperatures rise.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/12/2012
  MPs reflect on the future of rail services on the West Coast Mainline. Sean Curran reports
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 4
  4/5Feeling refreshed after your post-lunch slooming? Then get on with your faciendum.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:29
  Test Match Special—07/12/2012
  Commentary on the third day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  Test Match Special—07/12/2012
  Commentary on the third day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.

Friday 7 December 2012