BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 19 August 2014

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
  1/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/08/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/08/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Modern slavery, Young vets, New trees
  A new advert aims to combat modern-day slavery in industries such as agriculture.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Spotted Redshank
  Michaela Strachan presents the spotted redshank.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/08/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  A Law Unto Themselves—Eva Joly
  4/4The judge talks about her seven-year-long investigation into a multi-billion euro fraud.
3. 09:30
  Witness History—The Crime That Shocked Argentina
  In April 2004, the murder of a young student provoked a wave of protests in Argentina.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—19/08/2014
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Canon Stephen Shipley.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Rose of Tralee; Eating disorders over 30; Why so many female vets?
  The Rose of Tralee - anachronistic or empowering? Jane Garvey and guests discuss.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 2
  Edna continues to be enraptured by Robert’s company, but there’s a shock in store for her.
7. 11:00
  The Listeners—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/3Listening is about more than hearing, as we discover with four individuals.
8. 11:30
  Langley School Music Project
  The story of a Canadian school music recording that inspired the film School of Rock.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—19 August 1914 - Victor Lumley
  Lt Victor Lumley is devastated that he cannot go to war.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's It Like Being Self-Employed?
  Figures are at a record high - are you one of the new self-employed?
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/08/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—19/08/2014
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
6. 13:45
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—Dynamic Rainforest
  How DNA analysis is providing a new window into the evolution of the tropical rainforest.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—18/08/2014
  Elizabeth has a crisis of confidence.(R)
8. 14:15
  The Sensitive—5. A Casualty Of War
  A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates.(R)
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 8, Isle of Wight
  1/7Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Cowes on the Isle of Wight.(R)
10. 15:30
  Heal Thyself: A History of Self-Help—Richer
  3/3Robin Ince looks at how self-help moved away from soulful wellbeing towards making money.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Talking About Cancer
  The writer Graham Joyce with a personal take on the ways in which we talk about cancer.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells
  Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King
13. 17:00
  PM—19/08/2014
  Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/08/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
  3/6A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/08/2014
  Eddie keeps Ed going.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Lisa Dwan; Lucy; Mark Ravenhill on Alan Turing; Richard Osman on TV quiz formats
  Arts news with John Wilson, including a review of Scarlett Johansson's new film Lucy.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 2
  Edna continues to be enraptured by Robert’s company, but there’s a shock in store for her.(R)
6. 20:00
  Taking the Edge Off
  Francine Stock explores our use of mind-altering substances and Aldous Huxley's influence.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Blind world land-speed record; Giving up driving
  As a blind man breaks the 200mph record, Peter asks how hard is it to give up driving?
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Conflicted Medicine: Specialists and GPs
  Dr Mark Porter examines the hidden conflicts of interest that can influence your health.
9. 21:30
  A Law Unto Themselves—Eva Joly
  4/4The judge talks about her seven-year-long investigation into a multi-billion euro fraud.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/08/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/08/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 7
  7/10Claire is still lying in Issy's bunk and Zippy needs to borrow her wedding dress.
13. 23:00
  The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Bean's Odyssey
  1/3In an epic journey, Sean Bean attempts to save his castle, his wife and his phone contract
14. 23:30
  Shared Experience—Series 2, Surviving deadly events
  2/4Four survivors tell their stories to Fi Glover and how the dramatic events affected them.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
  2/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/08/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/08/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/08/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—UN aid, Russia import ban, Bog snorkelling
  A UN aid operation is underway to help farmers in Gaza.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Golden Eagle
  Michaela Strachan presents the golden eagle.(R)

Wednesday 20 August 2014