BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 8 August 2014

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 4
  4/5Picasso travels with Fernande to Spain, which opens the mind to fantastic possibilities.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/08/2014
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Russian import ban, Irish Sea fish decline, WW1 moss bandages
  UK farmers are concerned as Russia bans almost all food imports from the EU and US.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Tern
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/08/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 08:57
  DEC Gaza Crisis Appeal
  Winifred Robinson presents the DEC Gaza Crisis Appeal.
3. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Guy Garvey
  Kirsty Young talks to Guy Garvey, musician and frontman of Elbow.(R)
4. 09:45
  Act of Worship—08/08/2014
  An act of worship led by the Rev Dr Michael Ford.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—100 years of the Brownies; Why women are covering up on the beach; Holidays
  Sheila McClennon presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
6. 10:25
  Test Match Special—England v India: Fourth Test, Old Trafford - Day Two
  Commentary on the fourth Test between England and India, from Old Trafford.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—England v India: Fourth Test, Old Trafford - Day Two
  Commentary on the fourth Test between England and India, from Old Trafford.
3. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Test Match Special—England v India: Fourth Test, Old Trafford - Day Two
  Commentary on the fourth Test between England and India, from Old Trafford.
2. 19:00
  The Archers—08/08/2014
  Fallon goes shopping.
3. 19:15
  Front Row—Ben Whishaw; Margaret Kennedy
  Damian Barr talks to actor Ben Whishaw about his new film Lilting.
4. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 5
  5/5Sam and Elizabeth are enjoying the sights of Paris, when Elizabeth is suddenly taken ill.(R)
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Max Hastings, Soweto Kinch, Julie Bindel, Mark Littlewood
  Martha Kearney presents political debate from London's Broadcasting House Radio Theatre.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Believing in Beliefs
  Will Self offers a weekly reflection on a topical issue.
7. 21:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 August 1914 (Season 1 start)
  Folkestone comes to terms with being at the hub of Britain's war effort.
8. 21:58
  Weather—08/08/2014
  Weather information.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/08/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
10. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Pierre et Jean, Episode 4
  4/4The two brothers must take action to avoid a family showdown.
11. 23:00
  Summer Nights—Series 2, Ebola - 'Keep calm and carry on'?
  3/6Aleks Krotoski discusses pandemics, panics and our fascination with contagious diseases.
12. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Marion and Grace - A Time to Dance
  Fi Glover introduces an eight-year-old and her grandmother, who share a passion for dance.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 5
  5/5Picasso eventually leaves Montmartre, with Fernande, for the sedate charms of Clichy.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/08/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/08/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  iPM—09/08/2014
  'We keep referring to them as children, but they're not'.

Saturday 9 August 2014