BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 31 December 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—31/12/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Ghosts of Berlin
  Laurie Taylor explores the city of Berlin's continuing struggle with its troubled history.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—30/12/2007
  The sound of church bells from Selby Abbey.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/12/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Richard Hill.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/12/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—31/12/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/12/2007
  With James Naughtie, Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—31/12/2007
  John Micklethwait, Sir Liam Donaldson, Polly Toynbee and William Boyd.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—31/12/2007
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Dr Colin Morris.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—31/12/2007
  With Jane Garvey. Including drama: Writing the Century (1/5).
5. 11:00
  Together against the Odds—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/3Max and Eve have struggled with depression, communicating and bringing up a family.
6. 11:30
  Jeeves - Live!—Series 1, Bertie Changes His Mind
  2/2Jeeves describes his concern that Mr Wooster is considering adopting a daughter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—31/12/2007
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—31/12/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/12/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—31/12/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—31/12/2007
  Peter Snow hosts the final of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/12/2007
  Having a bawl.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Tortoise
  Comedy by Jack Rosenthal. Roy's pet tortoise Merlin is ailing, as is his marriage.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—31/12/2007
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Treasure Island, The Old Sea Dog
  1/5Jim Hawkins finds the treasure map in old Billy Bones' sea-chest.
10. 15:45
  The Estuary—Episode 1
  1/5At low tide, the vast expanses of mud are a magnet for migratory birds.
11. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Secret Culinary Passions
  Food writers, chefs and producers reveal their secret culinary passions.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—31/12/2007
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
13. 17:00
  PM—31/12/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/12/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 4, The Princess and the Frog Chorus
  5/6A tabloid fairytale about young princess Heather and not-so-young prince Paul.(R)
3. 18:30
  Just a Minute—31/12/2007
  A special programme celebrating 40 glorious years of Just a Minute.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—31/12/2007
  Who was that masked man?
5. 19:15
  Front Row—31/12/2007
  Mark Lawson talks to actors about training, choosing a role, type-casting and ageing.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—And Is There Honey Still For Tea?, Episode 1
  1/5Kensington housewife Ada Reece and writer and thinker Rudyard Kipling share their diaries.
7. 20:00
  Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 3, The Darien Scheme
  2/4The real reason behind the 1707 Act of Union which saw England and Scotland merged.
8. 20:30
  Start the Week—31/12/2007
  John Micklethwait, Sir Liam Donaldson, Polly Toynbee and William Boyd.
9. 21:00
  4 at Forty
  Eddie Mair presents a celebration of 40 years of Radio 4.(R)
10. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Nine Tailors, Episode 6
  6/10An enlightening trip to France reveals the identity of the mutilated corpse.
11. 23:00
  The News Quiz—News Quiz of the Year
  Sandi Toksvig introduces a selection of the funniest moments of 2007 from the News Quiz.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—01/01/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Shifting Meridians
  Benedict Allen tries to solve the riddles of the world time-zone map.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Swindled: From Poisoned Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee, Episode 1
  1/5Frederick Accum's Treatise on Adulteration of Food and Culinary Poisons dates back to1820.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2008
  Weather conditions for shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/01/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2008
  Weather conditions for shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/01/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/01/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Richard Hill.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/01/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 1 January 2008