BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 2 February 2012

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Train in the Night: A Story of Music and Loss, Episode 3
  3/5Nick has a new treatment for his hearing loss.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/02/2012
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Mark Beach.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/02/2012
  Charlotte Smith hears how trees are being planted to save salmon from climate change.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/02/2012
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/02/2012
  Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
3. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Kama Sutra
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Kama Sutra.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/02/2012
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by John Forrest.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour and cooking; Angela Carter; young people in custody
  Should Woman's Hour do cooking? Diana Henry and Miranda Sawyer discuss. Angela Carter.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5Sir William Batten is having a storey added to his house, so Sam decides to do the same.
7. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—02/02/2012
  Featuring correspondents' stories from Italy, Nigeria, France, South Africa and Austria.
8. 11:30
  Frank Dickens: Holy Mackerel - It's My Life!
  The creator of longest running strip 'Bristow' is celebrated by fellow cartoonists.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/02/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Spending confiscated drug money, and telehealth pilots
  Spending confiscated drugs money, the future of cars, and how 'telehealth' saves lives.
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—02/02/2012
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Sport and the British—The Unsporting Side of Sport
  4/30Sport and gambling are inextricably linked, especially when it comes to horse racing.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—01/02/2012
  Neil faces disaster.
7. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Sookey Hill
  2/4Pilgrim investigates a story about a man being turned into a hare.
8. 15:00
  Open Country—02/02/2012
  Jules Hudson discovers a hidden landscape, deep beneath the East Anglian fens.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Direct
  John le Carré presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Peace Direct.
10. 15:30
  Open Book—Depictions of students in literature and Catherine Fletcher on Our Man in Rome
  Mariella Frostrup discusses horror fiction with Helen Dunmore; plus students in literature
11. 16:00
  The Film Programme—02/02/2012
  Francine Stock and Alexander Payne discuss his Oscar-nominated film The Descendants.
12. 16:30
  Material World—02/02/2012
  Genome ethics, having friends takes brains, emotional art, and triggering an ice age.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/02/2012
  Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/02/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Debt of Honour
  4/6Clare is plagued by Brian's marriage proposals, and the family centre has an unveiling.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/02/2012
  Brian thinks he's found the culprit.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Martha Marcy May Marlene and author Anne Rice
  New film Martha Marcy May Marlene and author Anne Rice.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 3, Episode 4
  4/5Sir William Batten is having a storey added to his house, so Sam decides to do the same.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Costa Concordia
  Simon Cox investigates cruise ship safety after the Costa Concordia disaster.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Automotive
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the automotive industry and the pros and cons of a salary.
8. 21:00
  Nature—Series 5, In search of the Tiger’s Roar
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson travels to India to record the roar of a tiger.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Kama Sutra
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Kama Sutra.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/02/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/02/2012
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Care of Wooden Floors, Episode 4
  4/10After further mishaps in the flat, it's time to brave a classical concert.
13. 23:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 2. 27a Berkeley House Place
  2/8The suave sleuth faces a perilous rendezvous on the Great North Road.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/02/2012
  Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Train in the Night: A Story of Music and Loss, Episode 4
  4/5The soundtrack to Nick's first teenage crush is revisited.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/02/2012
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Mark Beach.
8. 05:45
  Test Match Special—03/02/2012
  Commentary on the third Test between Pakistan and England in Dubai.

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