BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 5 June 2014

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/06/2014
  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 3
  3/5In the Chelsea Hotel in New York, Cohen turns his talents to songwriting.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/06/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/06/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Test, Vaccinate, or Cull Badgers in Northern Ireland. Sky Lanterns. Wool Shedding Sheep.
  Northern Ireland's trial to TB test, then vaccinate or cull badgers is beginning.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Arctic Tern
  The Arctic Tern - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/06/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—05/06/2014
  News from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Bluestockings
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the 18th-century Bluestocking Society.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—05/06/2014
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Ernest Rea.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Joan Smith's Misogynies
  Joan Smith's Misogynies, what has changed in 25 years?
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 4
  4/5While Edith confides in Aylmer and Vincy, Bruce finds himself drawn towards the church.
7. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Education Minister's Watch
  Kate Adie presents stories from Nigeria, the United States, Russia, Thailand and Mexico.
8. 11:30
  Body and Soul - The Oscar Micheaux Story
  Professor Ed Guerrero explores the life of pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/06/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—PPI compensation and smart meters
  The latest on smart meters. And more compensation from PPI mis-sold by some banks.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/06/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—05/06/2014
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Britain at Sea—4. The Navy Wins
  Lord West looks at how the Royal Navy won the First World War.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/06/2014
  Charlie has plans for Adam.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hinterland
  Garda Roisin MacKenna works with the PSNI to solve a murder on the Irish border.(R)
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 27, The Doward
  Clare walks on the Doward with Nadia Smith, who has had two partial hip replacements.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Working Families
  Allison Pearson presents an appeal for Working Families.(R)
10. 15:30
  Bookclub—Emma Donoghue - Room
  Emma Donoghue talks to James Naughtie about her Man Booker shortlisted novel Room.(R)
11. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Kevin Spacey, Fruitvale Station, green film-making, bio-pics
  Kevin Spacey; the director of Fruitvale Station; green film-making; movie star bio-pics.
12. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Moving Mountains; Invasive Species; Football Stickers
  China is taking the tops off mountains to build cities. What are the risks?
13. 17:00
  PM—05/06/2014
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/06/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Oil
  4/4Simon looks at commodities markets in oil. Why is this trade different to others?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/06/2014
  David tells Brian what's what.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Robert Lindsay; Orange is the New Black; Toumani and Sidiki Diabate; Rake's Progress at the Foundling Museum
  With John Wilson. Robert Lindsay reflects on the challenges of staging a hit musical.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 4
  4/5While Edith confides in Aylmer and Vincy, Bruce finds himself drawn towards the church.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Failing to Make Crime Pay
  Why have government agencies consistently failed to recover the proceeds of crime?(R)
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Bitcoin
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the bitcoin economy, its strengths and pitfalls.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Moving Mountains; Invasive Species; Football Stickers
  China is taking the tops off mountains to build cities. What are the risks?(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Bluestockings
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the 18th-century Bluestocking Society.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/06/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/06/2014
  President Obama intervenes in the debate on Scottish independence.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 9
  9/10James has left without saying goodbye, causing distress for Sarah and Mrs Hill.
13. 23:00
  Blocked
  Sitcom set in a small regional theatre, starring David Mitchell as a misanthropic writer.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/06/2014
  Sean Curran reports as MPs turn their attention to fracking.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/06/2014
  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 4
  4/5Disaster threatens Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/06/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/06/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/06/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Bio-pesticides, Wool scouring, Open Farm Sunday
  Will the reformed Common Agricultural Policy actually achieve its environmental aims?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gannet
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the gannet.(R)

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