BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 31 March 2014

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/03/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Poverty and 'Shame'; Small-Scale Technology in India
  The psycho-social effects of being poor. Also, small-scale technology in modern India.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool
  The bells of the Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Pier Head, Liverpool.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/03/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/03/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Seaweed farming, A million eels, Chicken industry trends
  A new industry for Scotland? We meet a seaweed farming entrepreneur with big ideas.
10. 05:56
  Weather—31/03/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ring Ouzel
  Bill Oddie presents the ring ouzel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/03/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—AL Kennedy and David Sedaris on matters of the heart
  Tom Sutcliffe with AL Kennedy, Lavinia Greenlaw, David Sedaris and Simon Blackburn.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—31/03/2014
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Andrew Martlew.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Michelle Collins; Sheila Jeffreys on prostitution; Grand National
  Jane Garvey talks to Sheila Jeffreys about how other countries deal with prostitution.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com, I Do Like to B and B
  1/5With their wedding imminent, things should be looking up for single parents Rosie and Tom.
6. 11:00
  The Enfield Thunderbolt—Episode 1
  1/2Peter Curran tells the story of the Enfield 8000, Britain's pioneering electric car.(R)
7. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 3. On Guard
  3/3Now Philip has been found dead, Dr Calgary is believed, and everyone is on their guard.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—31/03/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—What happens to a stray dog when you hand it over to the council?
  New financial products to cover care costs in later years.
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/03/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—31/03/2014
  National and international news.
5. 13:45
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Felons and Oddfellows
  6/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores friendship and self-help among the 19th-century poor.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/03/2014
  David tries to help Ruth.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Chiwawa
  By Melissa Murray. A young writer discovers literary criticism is a dangerous business.
8. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—31/03/2014
  The 2014 final of the nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Wild Beer
  Dan Saladino meets the brewers transforming the flavours and styles of British beer.(R)
10. 16:00
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Sophocles
  2/4A fresh look at the ancient world: Sophocles invents the TV detective.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Indian Elections
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role Hindu Nationalism is playing in India's elections.
12. 17:00
  PM—31/03/2014
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/03/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 68, Episode 8
  8/8Classic comedy panel game with Miles Jupp, Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Holly Walsh.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/03/2014
  Brian's being pestered by Borchester Land.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Noah; Rachel Seiffert; Royal Opera House season launch; Phyllida Barlow
  Arts news with John Wilson, including a review of Russell Crowe in Noah.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com, I Do Like to B and B
  1/5With their wedding imminent, things should be looking up for single parents Rosie and Tom.(R)
6. 20:00
  Stories in Sound—Clearing the Air
  Denis Murray looks at the impact of smoke-free laws around Europe over the last decade.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Syria: The Silent Enemy
  The war in Syria has created a silent enemy for those fleeing the fighting - disease.
8. 21:00
  The Great Global Warming Gold Rush
  Justin Rowlatt meets people who believe there are business opportunities in climate change(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—AL Kennedy and David Sedaris on matters of the heart
  Tom Sutcliffe with AL Kennedy, Lavinia Greenlaw, David Sedaris and Simon Blackburn.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—31/03/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—31/03/2014
  George Osborne says he will aim for full employment.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Unexploded, Episode 1
  1/10Brighton, May 1940. Geoffrey comes home with some shattering news.
13. 23:00
  Short Cuts—Series 4, The Fear
  6/6Josie Long presents a sequence of frightening mini-documentaries.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—31/03/2014
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/04/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Unexpected Professor, Episode 1
  1/5Family fortunes had dwindled into a genteel memory of former wealth.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/04/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/04/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Climate change report, Lab closures, Broiler chickens
  The latest report on climate change is released. What will changes mean for agriculture?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Woodcock
  Kate Humble presents the woodcock.

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