BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 14 March 2015

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, The Fields Medal
  5/5Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/03/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/03/2015
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/03/2015
  A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  iPM—14/03/2015
  Does hearing voices mean you are mentally ill? Presented by Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—14/03/2015
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—14/03/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 29, Hertfordshire - Bell-Ringers
  Clare Balding walks with a group who share a passion for bell-ringing.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Renewable Energy
  How farmers are harnessing the power of renewable energy.
5. 06:57
  Weather—14/03/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—14/03/2015
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
7. 08:51
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/03/2015
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
8. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Gordon Buchanan
  Wildlife cameraman and presenter Gordon Buchanan joins Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles.
9. 10:30
  Did Douglas Get It Right?
  Did Douglas Adams predict the future in the year 2000?
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—14/03/2015
  Isabel Hardman of the Spectator looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Novice on the Front Line
  The British men who have joined the fight against Islamic State, plus other despatches.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/03/2015
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—New Banking Kids on the Block, Selling Annuities for Cash, Structured Products
  Twenty firms queue up to join the challenge to the big high street banks.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 86, Episode 4
  4/7Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy are joined by Andy Hamilton, Sara Pascoe and Andrew Maxwell(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/03/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—14/03/2015
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Ken Clarke MP, Suzanne Evans, Tim Farron MP, Phil Redmond.
  Jonathan Dimbleby hosts Ken Clarke MP, Suzanne Evans, Tim Farron MP and Phil Redmond.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Discrimination, the Right to Die
  Listeners respond to the issues discussed on this week's edition of Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Drama on 4—The Norman Conquests, Living Together
  1/3Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy trilogy stars Julian Rhind-Tutt and Helen Baxendale.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Kristin Scott Thomas, Julie Andrews, Diana Henry
  Kristin Scott Thomas talks about her new film. With host Jane Garvey.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Going Global
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the ups and downs of trading overseas.(R)
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—14/03/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Scottee, Esther Rantzen, Danny Brocklehurst, Rick Edwards, Tyrone Huggins, Jose Gonzalez, C Duncan
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Nigel Dodds
  Nigel Dodds, the DUP's leader at Westminster, is a possible post-election kingmaker.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Alexander McQueen, Suite Francaise, X+Y, Antigone, Tom McCarthy
  Alexander McQueen exhibition, Suite Francaise, X+Y, Juliette Binoche and Satin Island.
5. 20:00
  The Public Philosopher—Why Democracy?
  Professor Michael Sandel explores democracy with a group of MPs, peers and the public.
6. 20:45
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Sentence
  5/5By Nina Raine. A judge looks back on his childhood and a story that he told his children.(R)
7. 21:00
  Drama on 4—John Gabriel Borkman, Episode 1
  1/2David Threlfall stars in Ibsen's pertinent play about the dangers of ambition.(R)
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—14/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Social Inclusion
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2015
  Four more contestants join Russell Davies for the nationwide general knowledge quiz.(R)
11. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Shakespeare's Sonnets
  Roger McGough presents a selection of Shakespeare's sonnets.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Aunt Mirrie and the Child
  A short story by Kate Clanchy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/03/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/03/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—15/03/2015
  The bells of the Church of St Petroc, South Brent, Devon.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Michael Symmons Roberts
  Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on the Passion story.(R)

Sunday 15 March 2015