BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 2 June 2014

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/06/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Gender Inequality in China; Smokestack Nostalgia
  Chinese women and the resurgence of gender inequality. Also, 'smokestack nostalgia'.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael, Huyton, Merseyside
  The bells of the church of St Michael in Huyton, Merseyside.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/06/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/06/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Wool, voluntary dairy code
  There is a call for a shake-up of the voluntary dairy code as milk prices drop.
10. 05:56
  Weather—02/06/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/06/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Rod Liddle on the selfish generation
  Tom Sutcliffe with Rod Liddle, Neil Jameson, Xiaolu Guo and Ramin Gray.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/06/2014
  Christian worship with the Rev John McLuckie and Trebles of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Mpho Tutu; Women and the Liberal Democrats; Louisa Young
  The Reverend Mpho Tutu talks to Jane about how to forgive. Plus, women and the Lib Dems.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 1
  1/5Edith's scheme of shuttling between Aylmer and Bruce collapses, and she goes into hiding.
6. 11:00
  D-Day Dames
  Lyse Doucet recounts the stories of American women war correspondents in London for D-Day.
7. 11:30
  Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Redemption Song
  3/6Adam and Rudy face the prospect of losing the shop's lease.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/06/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—What is really in your curry?
  Hidden ingredients in takeaway meals. A new breed of taxi firms. Plus more consumer news.
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/06/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—02/06/2014
  National and international news.
5. 13:45
  Britain at Sea—1. New Century
  Admiral Lord West begins his history of the Royal Navy during the tumultous 20th century.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—01/06/2014
  David and Ruth face the future.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Blown Away
  How does an ordinary family deal with the aftermath of a shocking and unexpected event?
8. 15:00
  Round Britain Quiz—02/06/2014
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Knives
  Sheila Dillon takes a look at that most coveted of kitchen tools: the knife.(R)
10. 16:00
  Burrell's Bequest
  Alvin Hall explores the controversial decision allowing the Burrell Collection to tour.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Last Rites
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss Last Rites in some of the world's major faiths.
12. 17:00
  PM—02/06/2014
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/06/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 69, Episode 3
  3/6Paul Merton, Kevin Eldon, Joe Lycett and Sheila Hancock take the 60-second challenge.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/06/2014
  David is seeking support.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Terry Gilliam and Edward Gardner, Joshua Ferris, Clean Bandit
  Terry Gilliam and Edward Gardner, Joshua Ferris, Clean Bandit, Fruitvale Station reviewed.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 1
  1/5Edith's scheme of shuttling between Aylmer and Bruce collapses, and she goes into hiding.(R)
6. 20:00
  Women at War
  Emma Barnett visits the Canadian army to explore life for women on the military frontline.(R)
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Time to Rethink Asylum?
  Tim Finch explores ideas for a radical rethink about the way we deal with asylum seekers.
8. 21:00
  Is Journalism Healthy?
  Can an NHS ethics code for medics, managers and public relations staff ever work?(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Rod Liddle on the selfish generation
  Tom Sutcliffe with Rod Liddle, Neil Jameson, Xiaolu Guo and Ramin Gray.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/06/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/06/2014
  Juan Carlos's abdication prompts demands in Spain for a referendum on becoming a republic.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 6
  6/10The day after the Bingleys' ball, everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah.
13. 23:00
  The Human Zoo—Series 3, The stories we use
  2/4Michael Blastland explores the stories we use to explain our world to ourselves.(R)
14. 23:30
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 13, Rocking the Rails at Castle Cary
  Idyllic Castle Cary Station is a sleepy one man show - until Glastonbury comes around!(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/06/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 1
  1/5An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/06/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/06/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Feather Pecking, Competitive Shearing, Beware the Blight
  Preventing uncontrollable pecking among hens, and competitive sheep shearing.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Manx Shearwater
  The Manx shearwater - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.(R)

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