BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 21 October 2014

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/10/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Germany: Memories of a Nation—Gutenberg: In the Beginning Was the Printer
  Neil MacGregor examines how Johannes Gutenberg's inventions transformed our world.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/10/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/10/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/10/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Pesticides report, Land Girls memorial, Dung beetles
  A new report claims banning too many pesticides could lead to lower yields on farms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Satin Bowerbird
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents Australia's satin bowerbird.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/10/2014
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/10/2014
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Margaret Boden on artificial intelligence
  Jim Al-Khalili talks to Maggie Boden, a world authority in the field of AI.
4. 09:30
  One to One—Isabel Oakeshott and Surrogacy
  Political journalist Isabel Oakeshott talks to Natalie, who had twins through surrogacy.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—21/10/2014
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Sister Gemma Simmonds.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Doreen Lawrence and the Unicef report into child deaths due to violence
  Doreen Lawrence and Anita Tiessen on a new Unicef report into child deaths due to violence
7. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, Harold Fry
  2/5Award-winning writer Rachel Joyce's first novel told Harold's story. This is Queenie's.
8. 11:00
  Shared Planet—Hen Harriers: Trust in Conservation
  Hen harriers are persecuted because they eat grouse. Can a solution be found?
9. 11:30
  Chant
  Richard Coles journeys in the footsteps of superstar monks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/10/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  21st Century Mythologies—The Oyster Card
  12/17Peter Conrad looks at the electronic travel card used on public transport in London.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you worse off than your parents' generation?
  Are in a worse financial position than your parents ever were?
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/10/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/10/2014
  Pistorius jailed for five years for killing girlfriend. Presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:45
  Hidden Histories of the Information Age—Tat-1
  2/5How Paul Robeson used the transatlantic telephone cable to sing live to British fans.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—20/10/2014
  Jill is concerned about Elizabeth.(R)
8. 14:15
  Tommies—21 October 1914
  Mickey's plan to be a battlefield tourist is undone by an artillery captain on a mission.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 6, Behind The Curtain
  3/6Josie Long peers behind the curtain to reveal stories from behind the scenes.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Making a Splash
  Tom Heap meets a man who can turn dirty water into clean, drinkable water.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Can the PM Go to War?
  Does the PM have to ask Parliament before committing Britain to military action overseas?
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Adam Hills and Steven Pinker
  Adam Hills and Steven Pinker discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/10/2014
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/10/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Health and Beauty
  2/4Mark asks why it is so hard to get to the bottom of what makes people look and feel good.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/10/2014
  Will has got an offer for Ed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—John Kander; Jimmy Page; The Babadook reviewed; René Burri remembered
  Composer John Kander discusses The Scottsboro Boys and a stunning stage career.
5. 19:45
  Germany: Memories of a Nation—Dürer: An Artist for All Germans
  Neil MacGregor focuses on the work of Dürer (1471-1528), the defining artist of Germany.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Ebola
  Simon Cox investigates why it took so long for the world to wake up to the threat of ebola
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Blind People in Sierra Leone; 'Affordable' Braille; Accessible Pedestrian Signals
  The increased Ebola risk for blind people in Sierra Leone; and more affordable Braille.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Private hospitals, Hyperbaric medicine, Sick day rules to reduce kidney damage, Warfarin
  Dr Mark Porter asks how much we know about patient safety in private hospitals.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Margaret Boden on artificial intelligence
  Jim Al-Khalili talks to Maggie Boden, a world authority in the field of AI.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/10/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/10/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Nora Webster, That Is Why God Made Music
  7/10Nora discovers the healing power of music.
13. 23:00
  Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Oxford Zoo is annexed by its own monkey kingdom, and a woman falls under a romantic spell.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/10/2014
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/10/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Germany: Memories of a Nation—Dürer: An Artist for All Germans
  Neil MacGregor focuses on the work of Dürer (1471-1528), the defining artist of Germany.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/10/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/10/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/10/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Buy British Milk; Manure Bedding; Grey Squirrels
  Anna Hill presents the latest on milk prices and the use of manure as bedding for cattle.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-billed Quelea
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the world's most numerous bird: red-billed quelea.

Wednesday 22 October 2014