BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 1 January 2014

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Food for Thought—Series 2, Carlos Acosta
  5/5Dancer Carlos Acosta explains how what we eat, shapes the life we lead. With Nina Myskow.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Man Belong Mrs Queen, Episode 2
  Matthew Baylis's investigation into the island cult of Vanuatu that worships Prince Philip(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/01/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/01/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/01/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Leslie Griffiths.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/01/2014
  Anna Jones joins a Walking Through History course in the Radnorshire hills.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Song Thrush (Winter)
  David Attenborough presents the song thrush.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/01/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Jo Brand, Henry Winkler, Clive Rowe, Richard Mawbey
  Libby Purves goes to the panto with Jo Brand and Henry Winkler.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—01/01/2014
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jessie J, Cher, Stevie Nicks
  Some of the best music guests from 2013 - including Cher, Stevie Nicks and Jessie J.
5. 10:45
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—3. Lady Ellen
  3/5Hester reckons without the influence of her wayward cousin Edward's vapid wife Ellen.
6. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 15, Sirens of Yorkshire - Community First Responders
  Julie Gatenby meets the Community First Responders of East Yorkshire.
7. 11:30
  Believe It!—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4After a near-death experience, Richard decides to arrange his own fantasy funeral.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News—01/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:10
  Drama on 4—Hair of the Dog
  A witty and poignant drama special by Katie Hims, recorded 'as live' in a single take.
3. 12:57
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—01/01/2014
  National and international news.
5. 13:45
  Across the Board—Series 1, Lennox Lewis
  3/5Dominic Lawson plays chess with the British-born former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—31/12/2013
  There's a midnight surprise in Ambridge.(R)
7. 14:15
  Katie Hims - Listening to the Dead—3. The Great Pretender
  3/5A small-time 1950s psychic is unable to read anyone's thoughts, let alone his co-worker.
8. 15:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section New Year
  Comedian Alex Horne kicks off the New Year's Eve celebrations with comedy and live music.(R)
9. 15:45
  15 by 15—Series 2, Clog
  3/5Hardeep meets Phil Howard, one of the few remaining clog-makers in Great Britain.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Love
  A Thinking Allowed special on 'romantic love'.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—TV presenter chemistry
  Richard and Judy on TV double act chemistry. What is it, and how is it really created?
12. 17:00
  PM—01/01/2014
  Interviews, context and analysis.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/01/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 7, Brian Elliott
  2/6Brian Cox in Brian Elliott, about a boy who D-reams of being a Scientist.(R)
3. 18:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, Tell Them About the Dream, Martin
  6/6A young Stephen K Amos looks for a hero he can tell his class about.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—01/01/2014
  Jolene is encouraging.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Binge TV Special
  Kirsty Lang explores the rise of box sets and streaming versus traditional television.
6. 19:45
  Hester by Margaret Oliphant—3. Lady Ellen
  3/5Hester reckons without the influence of her wayward cousin Edward's vapid wife Ellen.(R)
7. 20:00
  Immigration: Good for Whom?
  Residents of Birmingham discuss the impact of mass migration on community life in Britain.
8. 20:45
  Pop-Up Ideas—Series 2, Simon Garfield: Maps and Mistakes
  3/3Simon Garfield discusses the mistakes and deceptions in some of our best-loved maps.
9. 21:00
  Show Me the Way to Go Home
  BBC Amateur Scientist Ruth Brooks looks at how animals navigate, from cats to pigeons.
10. 21:30
  Midweek—Jo Brand, Henry Winkler, Clive Rowe, Richard Mawbey
  Libby Purves goes to the panto with Jo Brand and Henry Winkler.(R)
11. 21:58
  Weather—01/01/2014
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/01/2014
  How can African migration to Europe be reduced? A special edition with Philippa Thomas.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared, Episode 8
  8/10Allan and his friends are in hiding at Bosse's house.
14. 23:00
  Political Animals—Series 2, Rex and Ron
  4/4Ronald Reagan's dog Rex reveals that he shared his master's passion for acting.
15. 23:15
  Bird Island—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Graham gives the shock news that a new member of the team is joining them.(R)
16. 23:30
  Frost on 4
  A tribute to the broadcaster David Frost, who died in August 2013.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/01/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Food for Thought—Series 3, James Cracknell
  4/5Rower and adventurer James Cracknell on endurance food and losing senses.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Man Belong Mrs Queen, Episode 3
  Matthew Baylis investigates the island cult of Vanuatu that worships Prince Philip.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/01/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/01/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/01/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/01/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Leslie Griffiths.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/01/2014
  The farmers without whom cricket just wouldn't be cricket. With Sarah Swadling.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Raven
  David Attenborough presents the raven.

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