BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 16 February 2013

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/02/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Mad Girl's Love Song, Episode 5
  5/5Sylvia Plath wins a Fulbright scholarship and starts at Cambridge University.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/02/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/02/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/02/2013
  A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  iPM—16/02/2013
  'Throwing them into work ill-equipped.' A critique of British education for the workplace.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—16/02/2013
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—16/02/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 23, Walking for Spiritual Renewal
  Clare Balding attempts to walk in a silent, meditative state. It doesn't come naturally.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  With farm incomes falling, is diversification the only way forward for farmers?
5. 06:57
  Weather—16/02/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—16/02/2013
  NHS whistleblower Gary Walker on the Hunt letter to trusts. Plus cellist Alisa Weilerstein
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Billy Bragg, John McCarthy at the Arirang Games, Debbie Wiseman plays snooker, Dawn O'Porter's Inheritance Tracks
  Sian Williams and Richard Coles with Billy Bragg, plus Dawn O'Porter's Inheritance Tracks.
8. 10:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 4, Amadeus
  3/4Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, Amadeus.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—16/02/2013
  Peter Oborne of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Wild Horse Chase
  BBC correspondents report from Romania, the US, Japan, the Philippines and Nigeria.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Child Trust Fund charges, Get Cash app re-launches, long-term care, pension liberalisation
  Child Trust Fund charges spark a row, and Money Box saves a man from a pension mistake.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 39, Episode 1
  1/8Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/02/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—16/02/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Margaret Hodge, John Hayes, Nick Harvey, Ruth Davis
  Guests include Margaret Hodge MP, Nick Harvey MP, John Hayes MP and Ruth Davis.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—16/02/2013
  Topics include the horsemeat scandal, gay parenting, and the selection of a new Pope.
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—The Wind in the Willows
  Kenneth Grahame's classic story with script for actors and score for BBCSO by Neil Brand.
9. 15:45
  A Scribbled Aside
  Writer Ian Sansom explores his own and others' enduring obsession with notebooks.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  Highlights from Woman's Hour. Jane Garvey talks to the women behind the Power List.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news presented by Eddie Mair.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Alternative Finance
  Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—16/02/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/02/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Ginger Baker, Sinead O'Connor, Oliver James, Jamie Kilstein, Nikki Bedi, Villagers
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Tom Ford
  What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—A Life of Galileo at Stratford; Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel
  A Life of Galileo at Stratford and Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Embracing Idleness
  Oliver Burkeman uses the archive to explore the controversial subject of idleness.
6. 21:00
  George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 1
  1/2Ministry of Truth employee Winston Smith finds love. But Big Brother is watching.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—16/02/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  In Search of the Real Pope Benedict
  Following the resignation of Pope Benedict, Edward Stourton looks at his life and legacy.
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—11/02/2013
  The nationwide general knowledge quiz reaches its final heat, with Russell Davies.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—10/02/2013
  Listeners' poetry requests presented by Roger McGough.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/02/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A Dalmatian Trilogy—Dalmatian Muse
  2/3Danko takes Polyanna on his boat at night to look for phosphorescence.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 00:59
  International Cricket—17/02/2013
  New Zealand v England first ODI, followed by the ICC Women's World Cup Final.

Sunday 17 February 2013