BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 27 November 2015

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/11/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Living on Paper - Letters from Iris Murdoch 1934-1995, Episode 4
  4/5For 30 years, the French writer Raymond Queneau and Iris Murdoch exchanged letters.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/11/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/11/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/11/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with author Rebecca Manley Pippert.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Dairy Farming: Biosecurity and Diversification
  Whether diversification into cheesemaking is the way to go.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Madagascar Harrier-hawk
  Chris Packham presents the Madagascan Harrier-hawk from Madagascar.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/11/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—27/11/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Gurinder Chadha
  Kirsty Young talks to film-maker, writer and producer Gurinder Chadha.(R)
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—27/11/2015
  An act of worship and music led by Canon Angela Tilby.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The Singh twins, Rosa Parks, Breast reconstruction
  The Singh twins, Amrit and Rabindra - two artists who prefer to be referred to as one.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Welcome to Zaatari, Episode 5
  5/5Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news.
7. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 21, RIP
  Alan Dein meets a 108-year-old family firm of funeral directors.
8. 11:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 1
  1/4A star-studded cast has great fun with Michael Frayn's hilarious new take on our world.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Self Drives—Maxwell's Equations, 5. Maxwell's Genius
  5/5Will Self concludes his road trip. So was Maxwell really a genius?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Black Friday, Christmas garden centres, Energy orchestra
  US retailers and consumers are cooling towards the big discounts of Black Friday.
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/11/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—27/11/2015
  Mark Mardell presents news on the Paris memorial, Labour in trouble and Syria strategy.
6. 13:45
  His Master's Voices—5. The First Superstars
  5/5Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—26/11/2015
  Here's to Helen Titchener!(R)
8. 14:15
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 1 - Blood, Masterpiece
  7/9Masterpiece. Artist Claude's obsession to create 'the' masterpiece wreaks havoc.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Louth
  Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from Louth in Lincolnshire.
10. 15:45
  e=mc2—Jo Baker - An End to Steady State Theory
  A young physicist clings to science as the world he knows collapses and contracts.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Peter Dimmock, Alix d'Unienville, Yolanda Sonnabend, Maggie Eales and George Barris
  Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—Local Radio controversy, BBC World Service funding, New comedy double act The Pin
  Should a BBC presenter have expressed his own views on Christianity and homosexuality?
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Sharon - Time to Let Go
  He died over ten years ago, but Sharon still needs permission to move on with her life.
14. 17:00
  PM—27/11/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2015 Corbyn under pressure over Syria
  Jeremy Corbyn comes under pressure over his opposition to air strikes in Syria.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/11/2015
  More than a canape is shared at the ball.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Richard Eyre on Ibsen, Ancient Greek drama and PTSD, Vivien Duffield
  Richard Eyre discusses his adaptation of Ibsen's play Little Eyolf. Kirsty Lang presents.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Welcome to Zaatari, Episode 5
  5/5Imad crossed the water two days ago. There is still no news.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—David Gauke MP, Bronwen Maddox, John McDonnell MP, Simon Stevens
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Manchester Metropolitan University.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—From Pot to Profit
  Sarah Dunant welcomes Canada's plans to fully legalise marijuana.
8. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Saudi Prince and the Pauper
  "No man, not even a prince, is above the law." How a Saudi prince was brought to justice.
9. 21:58
  Weather—27/11/2015
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Is Britain ready for war?
  Labour in turmoil over Syria, and to shop or not to shop? Plus the Pope arrives in Africa.
11. 22:45
  The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains—Episode 5
  5/5The dwarf's terrible secret is finally revealed.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble
  Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/11/2015
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Jayne and Richard - Finding a Space for God
  An appreciation of a church building isn't dependent on a belief in God.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/11/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Living on Paper - Letters from Iris Murdoch 1934-1995, Episode 5
  5/5For many years, Iris Murdoch's relationship with Brigid Brophy was a volatile one.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/11/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/11/2015
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/11/2015
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
8. 05:45
  iPM—'They tried to radicalise my son'
  The programme goes to Brussels's Molenbeek and asks if integration has failed there.

Saturday 28 November 2015