BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 21 May 2015

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/05/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 3
  3/5On a prospecting trip with Tom, author Steve Boggan finds himself in very deep water.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/05/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/05/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farm innovation, Lave net fishing, RPA deadlines
  Do new rules threaten an ancient way of fishing on the River Severn? With Charlotte Smith.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Thrush Nightingale
  Brett Westwood presents the thrush nightingale.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/05/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Josephus
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Flavius Josephus, author of The Jewish War.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—21/05/2015
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Sam Wells.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/05/2015
  Reinventing Magna Carta through the eyes of artist Cornelia Parker.
5. 10:25
  Test Match Special—England v New Zealand: First Test, Lord's - Day 1
  Commentary on the first day of the first Test between England and New Zealand from Lord's.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v New Zealand: First Test, Lord's - Day 1
  Commentary on the first day of the first Test between England and New Zealand from Lord's.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—England v New Zealand: First Test, Lord's - Day 1
  Commentary on the first day of the first Test between England and New Zealand from Lord's.
2. 18:45
  Best Behaviour—Episode 3
  Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford tackle the etiquette of travel.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/05/2015
  Will makes a decision.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Danny Boyle at Home, Simon Stephens, Lee Miller and Picasso
  Danny Boyle discusses new arts centre Home, plus A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night reviewed
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 4
  4/5After the death of Abi Hudson, one of the investigating officers comes under suspicion.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Report—Aid to Nepal
  Why aid money pouring into Nepal after the earthquake is likely to be corruptly diverted.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Medellin Miracle
  Peter Day reports from Medellin, Colombia, on the city's dramatic transformation.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—El Nino, Echolocation, Seasons, Snakes
  Studying human echolocation at the quietest place on earth.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Josephus
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Flavius Josephus, author of The Jewish War.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Net migration to Britain last year reached its highest level for a decade.
  The number of people settling in the UK estimated to be 318,000 higher than those leaving.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 4
  4/10Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
12. 23:00
  Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Diane, Joe and David go on the run around BBC Radio 4.(R)
13. 23:30
  Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 2
  2/3Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum visits some remarkable places pianos are found in the UK today.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/05/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 4
  4/5The author heads off along the North Yuba River to try his hand at prospecting alone.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/05/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/05/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/05/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/05/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Dairy Cooperative
  The UK's first dairy-producer organisation is launched. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jay
  Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the jay.(R)

Friday 22 May 2015