BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 21 February 2013

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/02/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Real George Orwell—Essays and Journalism, My Country Right or Left
  3/5George Orwell's reconciling patriotism and left-wing views
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/02/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/02/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/02/2013
  A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/02/2013
  One of Amsterdam's most famous restaurants has been selling horse steaks as beef.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/02/2013
  What's to be done about our jury system? Plus Kevin Ayers remembered.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Decline and Fall
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Evelyn Waugh's comic novel Decline and Fall.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—21/02/2013
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Claire Campbell Smith.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Mia Wasikowska; Helena Rubinstein; Karen Mok
  Actress Mia Wasikowska talks to Aasmah Mir, and we hear about Helena Rubinstein's career.
5. 10:45
  Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Marking Time, Episode 4
  4/15As Rupert leaves for the navy, an old friend provides consolation for Clary and Polly.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Desperate for Tourists
  A bitter conflict in Thailand and despatches from Italy, Singapore, Uganda, and Egypt.
7. 11:30
  Marseille 2013
  Philip Sweeney on music, crime and culture in Marseille, 2013 European City of Culture.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/02/2013
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Smart meters, Spotify and unadopted roads
  Electricity smart meters, Spotify subscriptions and unadopted roads.
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/02/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/02/2013
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:45
  Head to Head—Series 4, Pornography and censorship
  4/5Edward Stourton revisits broadcast debates from the archives. Pornography and censorship.(R)
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/02/2013
  Pat's holiday mood comes to an abrupt end.
7. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 4, Mullerby Fair
  1/4The immortal wanderer William Palmer has to fight the malevolent Mr Speed.
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 23, Walking with friends
  Clare Balding explores the Longdendale Trail and why walking can cement a friendship.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—St Mungo's
  Lorna Smith, who has experienced homelessness, presents an appeal on behalf of St Mungo's.
10. 15:30
  Open Book—17/02/2013
  Mariella Frostrup talks to David Baddiel and Naomi Alderman about the Jewish novel.
11. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Matthew Sweet talks to Tom Tykwer
  Matthew Sweet talks to Tom Tykwer, one of the directors of Cloud Atlas.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Viruses; DNA: Identical Twins: Dark Energy,
  Why does a virus manage to infect us and make us ill so quickly?
13. 17:00
  PM—21/02/2013
  Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/02/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 2, Health and Medicine
  6/6Stephen K Amos compiles an idiot's guide to health and medicine.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/02/2013
  Paul makes an exciting announcement.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jacksons interview; Banksy auction
  Jackson brothers Jackie, Marlon and Tito; Meera Syal in a new global debt play.
5. 19:45
  Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Marking Time, Episode 4
  4/15As Rupert leaves for the navy, an old friend provides consolation for Clary and Polly.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—The Legal Future of Wales
  Are the centuries of legal union between England and Wales coming to an end?
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Business in Africa
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the challenges of doing business in and out of Africa.
8. 21:00
  The Listeners—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Professional listeners reveal how there is far more to listening than hearing.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Decline and Fall
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Evelyn Waugh's comic novel Decline and Fall.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/02/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/02/2013
  The UK aid budget and the Italian elections. News round-up with Carolyn Quinn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—An Artistic Streak
  Deborah Moggach's story about affairs of the heart, exclusively for Book at Bedtime.
13. 23:00
  The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, The Ballad of Big Rich
  3/4Adam Riches takes the listener back to the Wild West to tell the story of Big Rich.
14. 23:30
  Sketchorama—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Humphrey Ker presents the Three Englishmen, Max and Ivan, and Frisky and Mannish.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/02/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Real George Orwell—Essays and Journalism, Pleasure Spots
  4/5George Orwell on the subject of pleasure.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/02/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/02/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/02/2013
  A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/02/2013
  What will it take to stop fly-grazing of horses? The NFU calls for ASBOs.

Friday 22 February 2013