BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 2 November 2013

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 5
  5/5Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/11/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/11/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  iPM—02/11/2013
  'What makes someone sell a baby?' - A Bulgarian doctor tells iPM about her unique research
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—02/11/2013
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—02/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Restoring Mountsorrel's Long Forgotten Railway
  One man's 'crazy' idea to restore a forgotten railway track in Leicestershire.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  How professional training can help farmers boost their businesses. With Charlotte Smith.
5. 06:57
  Weather—02/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—02/11/2013
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
7. 08:51
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/11/2013
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
8. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Linda Nolan
  Richard Coles and Anita Anand with singer Linda Nolan.
9. 10:30
  Don't Log Off—Series 4, Away from Home
  Alan hears from a nurse awaiting injured troops, and an Icelander finds paradise in a pool
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—02/11/2013
  Steve Richards of the Independent looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Cities on Edge
  Tension in Egypt and Khartoum, plus other reporters' despatches from around the world.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/11/2013
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Saving with multiple accounts; Pension charges; Debts of the dead
  Stash your savings in multiple current accounts, not savings accounts, for the best rates.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—02/11/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Norman Baker, Angela Eagle, Paul Goodman, Nick Cohen
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Oxford University.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—02/11/2013
  A chance for Radio 4 listeners to have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Mike Bartlett - The Right Honourable
  The youngest MP in the House of Commons is drawn into a web of political intrigue.
9. 15:30
  Jamaica: The Harder They Come—Influence
  1/2Chris Salewicz explores the legacy of cult classic Jamaican film The Harder They Come.(R)
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Naomi Campbell; Cressida Dick; Amanda Holden
  Supermodel Naomi Campbell. Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick. Amanda Holden. Vloggers.
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Deals
  Why is deal-making so seductive? Evan Davis and guests talk takeovers and mergers.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—02/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Boy George, Count Arthur Strong, Jimmy Webb, Yotam Ottolenghi, Emma Freud, Glenn Tilbrook
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Jim Ratcliffe
  Jo Fidgen profiles Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire boss of the Grangemouth petrochemical plant.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—The Scottsboro Boys; Arcade Fire; Russell Banks' short stories
  The week's cultural highlights, including Kander and Ebbs' musical The Scottsboro Boys.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Gloria and Me
  Glenn Patterson traces the cultural journey of Van Morrison's much-covered song Gloria.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Unconditional Surrender
  5/7Guy is beginning to lose his idealism about the war.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—02/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  The Reith Lectures—Grayson Perry - Playing to the Gallery, Nice Rebellion, Welcome In!
  3/4The artist Grayson Perry discusses art and revolution.(R)
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—28/10/2013
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.(R)
10. 23:30
  Lindisfarne: Poetry in Progress
  Twelve poets respond to the priceless Gospel book created on the island of Lindisfarne.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—F Scott Fitzgerald - The Pat Hobby Stories, Pat Hobby Does His Bit
  3/3It's difficult to borrow money from an actor on a set during the shooting of a movie.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/11/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—03/11/2013
  The bells of the Church of St Peter and Paul, Courteenhall, Northamptonshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Jim Ratcliffe
  Jo Fidgen profiles Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire boss of the Grangemouth petrochemical plant.(R)

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