BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 27 July 2013

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/07/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florian Illies - 1913, Episode 5
  5/5The art historian's impressionistic cultural snapshot of a Europe on the verge of WWI.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/07/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/07/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/07/2013
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  iPM—27/07/2013
  Eddie Mair shares 'a childhood accordion flashback' with squeezebox-loving listeners.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—27/07/2013
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—27/07/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—A World in a Woodland
  Helen Mark goes to a forest school in woodlands in Gloucestershire.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Charlotte Smith takes a look at the links between agriculture and archaeology.
5. 06:57
  Weather—27/07/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—27/07/2013
  'Many dead' in Egypt clashes, plus did the Cultural Olympiad succeed?
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Charles Saumarez Smith of the Royal Academy of Arts
  Sian Williams and Richard Coles meet Charles Saumarez Smith of the Royal Academy of Arts.
8. 10:30
  Pomp, Pageantry and Parade
  What makes a musician join the army? Courtney Pine marches with the military to find out.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—27/07/2013
  Jackie Ashley of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Albanian Riviera
  Correspondents in Albania, Brazil, Iraq, France and Tonga tell their stories.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/07/2013
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Housing Special
  Ruth Alexander helps you cut moving costs, whether renting or buying.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 81, Episode 5
  5/7Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/07/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—27/07/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Lord Hattersley, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Jessica Mann, Philip Collins
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Endellion, Cornwall.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—27/07/2013
  Listeners' views on whether the Church of England should be involved in money lending.
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—The Martin Beck Killings, Cop Killer
  9/10Steven Mackintosh stars as Martin Beck in the classic 1960s Swedish detective series
9. 15:30
  Soul Music—Don't Leave Me This Way
  Exploration of the disco anthem of yearning, pain and loss.(R)
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: David Cameron, Kim Cattrall
  Highlights from the Woman's Hour week, presented by Jane Garvey.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Investor Relations
  The power and role of investors in business is discussed by Evan Davis and guests.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—27/07/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/07/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Peter Gabriel, Gilberto Gil, Keith Allen, Arthur Smith, Roopa Panesar, Malawi Mouse Boys, Carminho
  Nikki Bedi presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy from WOMAD Festival.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Andre Geim
  Helen Grady profiles the prize-winning scientist Professor Sir Andre Geim.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Cameron Mackintosh takes on Barnum; new film Frances Ha
  A look at the week's cultural highlights, including Barnum at Chichester.
5. 20:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Esther Rantzen
  Broadcaster Esther Rantzen meets her younger self via the BBC Archives.
6. 21:00
  Patrick O'Brian - Desolation Island—Episode 1
  1/2Aubrey sets sail for Australia in his new command, but is soon pursued by a Dutch warship.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—27/07/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Meritocracy and Privilege
  Engaging debate on the morality of meritocracy and privilege, chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Semi-final 3
  12/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the last semi-final of the general knowledge music quiz.(R)
10. 23:30
  Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus - Dancing the Orange
  Karen Leeder on a great modern masterpiece, Maria Rainer Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/07/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Byng Ballads: The Story of Douglas Byng—A Naughty Victorian Lady
  1/3Byng reminisces about his early childhood as the son of a Nottingham bank manager.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/07/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/07/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—28/07/2013
  The bells of St Mary's Church, Barnes, London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Andre Geim
  Helen Grady profiles the prize-winning scientist Professor Sir Andre Geim.(R)

Sunday 28 July 2013