BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 11 October 2016

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Growing Up
  1/5Edmund Gordon's illuminating biography about the inventive writer.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/10/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/10/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Fishing in British waters, Ash dieback disease, Olive harvesting
  With a look at a new report into fishing in Britain's Exclusive Economic Zone.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mandarin Duck
  Chris Packham presents the mandarin duck.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/10/2016
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—11/10/2016
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
3. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Ian Wilmut on Dolly the sheep
  Jim Al-Khalili talks cloning with the creator of Dolly the sheep, Ian Wilmut.
4. 09:30
  One to One—Trevor McDonald on Redemption
  Sir Trevor meets Madeleine Black who struggled to forgive the men who raped her.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—11/10/2016
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Andrew Graystone.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Andrea Riseborough, Maternity leave and premature babies, The secret lives of hair
  Andrea Riseborough talks about the life of a female actor and her varied roles.
7. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Intensive Care, Dancing with Death
  2/5If Cath gets through the next ten days, her chances of survival will improve.
8. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Chameleon
  Brett Westwood tracks down nature's master of disguise - the chameleon. From 2016
9. 11:30
  Soul Music—A Change Is Gonna Come, by Sam Cooke
  Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come is an anthem for civil rights in the USA.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/10/2016
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Objects of Desire—Dream Catcher
  Matthew Sweet explores how objects connect us to particular people and memories.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What is your train journey like?
  Rail strikes, delays, overcrowding and rising ticket prices. Listeners have their say.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/10/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/10/2016
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Britain's Black Past—Dido Belle and Francis Barber
  Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of two black people in high English society.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/10/2016
  Susan doesn't feel like celebrating.(R)
8. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 12, 2. A Man Of Honour
  2/4Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 14, Pontefract
  Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Pontefract.(R)
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Wildlife-Friendly Motorways
  Can you build a motorway that does not wipe out wildlife? Tom Heap investigates.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Reading: The Science and the Pleasure
  BBC LovetoRead campaign: Michael Rosen on the pleasure of and the science behind reading.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds
  Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds choose favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert.
13. 17:00
  PM—11/10/2016
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/10/2016
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, All About Eve
  2/6Ed tries to stir up some dissent when he becomes editor of the student magazine.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/10/2016
  Ian has got an offer to consider.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Mira Nair and Lupita Nyong'o, Divorce, Great Exhibition of the North, Janet Plater, The Vulgar
  Director Mira Nair and Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o discuss their film Queen of Katwe.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Intensive Care, Dancing with Death
  2/5If Cath gets through the next ten days, her chances of survival will improve.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—How Safe Is Your Pension?
  As the scandal over the collapse of BHS rumbles on, how safe is your pension?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds
  Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds. Red Szell column.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Meningitis ACWY vaccine, Testosterone for women, Allotments on prescription, Heart failure and iron
  There is confusion about how teens should be getting the new Meningitis ACWY vaccine.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Ian Wilmut on Dolly the sheep
  Jim Al-Khalili talks cloning with the creator of Dolly the sheep, Ian Wilmut.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/10/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Boris Johnson - 'Russia may become a pariah over Syria'
  What can be done to end the conflict in Syria? The programme talks to Hilary Benn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Conrad and Eleanor, Episode 2
  2/10Conrad is alive but not well - spooked by a mysterious woman, he is on the run.
13. 23:00
  Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Coming of Age
  4/6Stephen K Amos is joined by Mae Martin, Travis Jay and Dan Antopolski.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/10/2016
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/10/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Bristol
  2/5Angela Carter is in a rebellious mood and starts to find her voice.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/10/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/10/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/10/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Bananas, Willow for Electricity, Environment Post-Brexit, Block Calving
  Scientists ask how vulnerable is Britain's favourite fruit - the banana.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great White Egret
  David Attenborough presents the great white egret.(R)

Wednesday 12 October 2016