BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 23 August 2013

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/08/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Operation Massacre, Episode 4
  4/5The arrested men are forced out of a police truck at gunpoint on a deserted road.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/08/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/08/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/08/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Michael Ford.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/08/2013
  Anti-cull activists say they will protest despite an NFU injunction to protect farmers.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Tern
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/08/2013
  Morning news and current affairs with Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Goodness Gracious Me
  Sue MacGregor reunites the creators of the British Asian sketch show Goodness Gracious Me(R)
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—23/08/2013
  An Act of Worship led by the Rev Angela Tilby.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Teenagers at festivals; Sexism on the football terraces; Celibacy
  Would you let your teenager go alone to a festival? Presented by Jenni Murray.
5. 10:30
  Test Match Special—Fifth Ashes Test from the Oval: Day 3
  Commentary on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—Fifth Ashes Test from the Oval: Day 3
  Commentary on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—Fifth Ashes Test from the Oval: Day 3
  Commentary on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
2. 18:30
  Bremner's One Question Quiz—Where Did All the Money Go?
  2/6Rory and team joined by Gillian Tett, of the FT, and financial journalist Max Keiser.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/08/2013
  Lynda sees herself as the power behind the throne.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—We're the Millers; Terry Gilliam; Franz Ferdinand; Bob Dylan portraits
  We're the Millers reviewed, Franz Ferdinand, Terry Gilliam and portraits by Bob Dylan.
5. 19:45
  The One About The Social Worker—Series 1, 5. Confession
  5/5Liz makes a full confession. But it's harder than she expected.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Mark Miodownik, Iain Dale, Peter Kendall, Alison Wolf
  Ritula Shah presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Of the People, By the People 3/4
  Roger Scruton continues his series of talks on the nature and limits of democracy.
8. 21:00
  Saturday Drama—David Spicer - Kind Hearts and Coronets: Like Father, Like Daughter
  Unity is pursuing a title along with seven Gascoyne family members.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—23/08/2013
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/08/2013
  Syria, Lebanon, North Korean prison camps and council cuts. With David Eades.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Red or Dead, Episode 10
  10/10Bill Shankly is invited to Rome to watch Liverpool in the European Cup final.
12. 23:00
  Summer Nights—Series 1, Do We Fear Boredom?
  10/10Giles Fraser wonders what lies behind our urge to fill our days with noise and excitement.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Operation Massacre, Episode 5
  5/5Seven men have escaped a botched execution. The injured Livraga is now in a clinic.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  iPM—24/08/2013
  'I donate sperm, but not for the money' - one listener tells his story.

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