BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 7 January 2014

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Paterniti - The Telling Room, Episode 1
  1/5In which the author first hears about a most rare and sublime cheese.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/01/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/01/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/01/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/01/2014
  Could UK livestock farmers earn more if they acted like New Zealanders?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mistle Thrush (Song)
  David Attenborough presents the mistle thrush.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/01/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—07/01/2014
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  MINT: The Next Economic Giants—Indonesia - Commodity Curse
  2/4Jim O'Neill asks if Indonesia can break its old reliance on exporting raw materials.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—07/01/2014
  Bible reading, prayer and Christian music, led by Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Resolutions; Caring For An Ex; Eva Dolan
  Why bother with New Year resolutions? Jenny Eclair and Viv Groskop give Jane their view.
6. 10:45
  Carmen—2. Reunion
  2/5Carmen meets Don Jose again at a party.
7. 11:00
  Shared Planet—Deer Management
  As both human and deer populations are increasing, is there potential for conflict?
8. 11:30
  Piano Movements
  The serious business of moving pianos. Laurel and Hardy need not apply.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/01/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gambling: Pleasurable or dangerous?
  Winifred Robinson takes your calls on gambling - a pastime or a danger?
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/01/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/01/2014
  National and international news.
5. 13:45
  Acts of Union and Disunion—Islands
  Prof Colley examines the island nature of the United Kingdom.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/01/2014
  Jim and Joe have a lot to discuss.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Scattering
  Robert Bathurst reads Christopher Reid's collection of poems about the death of his wife.(R)
8. 15:00
  Making History—07/01/2014
  Tom Holland, guests and listeners visit a holy site in a remote corner of Scotland.
9. 15:30
  Shared Experience—Series 1, Mothers Who Left Their Kids
  4/4Fi Glover talks to four women who have left their children.
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Chimps and Language
  Chimps communicate but, asks Michael Rosen, do their utterances mean they use language?
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—David Baddiel on John Updike
  Writer and comedian David Baddiel explores the life of novelist John Updike.
12. 17:00
  PM—07/01/2014
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/01/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 9, Frankie Boyle talks to Grant Morrison
  3/6Comedian Frankie Boyle talks to comic book writer Grant Morrison.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/01/2014
  Pat can't believe her ears.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Delivery Man; Graeme Simsion; comedy in Indonesia
  Arts news with Mark Lawson, including Graeme Simsion on his surprise hit The Rosie Project
5. 19:45
  Carmen—2. Reunion
  2/5Carmen meets Don Jose again at a party.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Chemical Weapons
  Is enough being done to prevent rogue states and terrorists acquiring chemical weapons?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Stephen Remington; tactile bank notes
  Peter White talks to Stephen Remington, the outgoing CEO of Action for Blind People.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—07/01/2014
  Should restraint in mental health hospitals be eliminated? Are mind wanderers less happy?
9. 21:30
  MINT: The Next Economic Giants—Indonesia - Commodity Curse
  2/4Jim O'Neill asks if Indonesia can break its old reliance on exporting raw materials.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—07/01/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—07/01/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon—2. Job Hunting
  2/5Galahad doesn’t want to be overawed by London, but realises he needs help,
13. 23:00
  Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Nationalism
  4/4Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/01/2014
  Susan Hulme has the best of a lively day in the Commons and the Lords.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Paterniti - The Telling Room, Episode 2
  2/5The author learns how an incredible cheese was born.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/01/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/01/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/01/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/01/2014
  Anna Hill presents a special edition from the Oxford Farming Conference.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Tit
  David Attenborough presents the great tit.

Wednesday 8 January 2014