BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 5 December 2014

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 4
  4/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/12/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/12/2014
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Alison Jack.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Tidal surge, Christmas pork
  Tidal surge anniversary, Christmas pork and the Potato Council. Anna Hill presents.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Brown Thrasher
  Chris Packham presents the brown thrasher, usually seen in North America.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/12/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—05/12/2014
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Damian Lewis
  Kirsty Young interviews actor Damian Lewis.(R)
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—05/12/2014
  An Act of Worship led by Leslie Griffiths.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sheila Scott; Symphysiotomy; Feminism and Men
  Female aviator Sheila Scott, feminism and men, and wills that destroy families.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 5
  5/5Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way?
7. 11:00
  Hot Gossip!—2. Brains
  2/2Geoff Watts contunues his exploration of the science and culture of gossip
8. 11:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 5, The Hat
  2/3A respected Scots sheriff tries to retrieve a family heirloom from his brother's coffin.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/12/2014
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—5 December 1914 - Joe Macknade
  Joe Macknade dearly wants to enlist, but is it for glory, or to escape home?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Pensions; Pubs; Supermarket politeness
  More investigations into pension mis-selling. Plus pubs that grow their own produce.
4. 12:57
  Weather—05/12/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—05/12/2014
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:45
  Terror Through Time—The New Face of Terror
  Has our response to terrorism changed since 1800? Fergal Keane ends his series.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—04/12/2014
  Emma gets round Will.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Lavinia Murray - The Beautiful Ugly
  Drama imagining a day in the life of Hans Christian Andersen as a child.(R)
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Bournemouth
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bournemouth.
10. 15:45
  Short Rides in Fast Machines—About Time by Tania Hershman
  3/3A writer's research for a story about time machines takes a strange turn.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Jeremy Thorpe, Ian McLagan, Viktor Tikhonov, Trevor Pharo and Sabah
  Matthew Bannister on a politician, a musician, an ice hockey coach, a clown, and a singer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—05/12/2014
  Elan Closs Stephens on why listeners' views matter, plus behind-the-scenes of Home Front.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Richard and Chris – On The Street
  Friends who have both experienced homelessness find that it can have unexpected bonuses.
14. 17:00
  PM—05/12/2014
  Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/12/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 85, Episode 7
  7/9Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Fred MacAulay, Holly Walsh and Bob Mills.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—The Christmas Lights Switch On
  We delve into The Archers’ archive and it’s the night of the Christmas Lights Switch On.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jim Broadbent; Young Adult Fiction; Tena Stivicic; Comedy DVDs
  Jim Broadbent, young adult fiction, the Elgin Marbles, Tena Stivicic, and comedy DVDs.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 5
  5/5Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way?
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Mark Littlewood, Eric Pickles MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Mark Serwotka
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Felsted in Essex.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Faking It
  Roger Scruton muses on the difference between genuine art and that based on fake emotion.
8. 21:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—1-5 December 1914 (Season 2 start)
  Everyone is looking to do their bit for the war effort.
9. 21:58
  Weather—05/12/2014
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/12/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. With David Eades.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—In Love and War, Episode 10
  10/10Esmond and Bruno attempt a rescue at Blackshirt headquarters.
12. 23:00
  Jeremy Thorpe: The Silent Conspiracy
  Tom Mangold investigates the life of Jeremy Thorpe, the former Liberal leader.
13. 23:40
  Today in Parliament—05/12/2014
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 5
  5/5Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/12/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/12/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/12/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
8. 05:45
  iPM—06/12/2014
  'She must have held the patient's hand, I'm sure that's how she got infected.'.

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