LW Schedule
Early
00:00
News and Weather—28/01/2008
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Culture of Apocalypse -Politics of the Veil
Laurie Taylor and guests debate the culture of apocalyptical theories in America.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/01/2008
The sound of church bells from St Olave's in the City of London's Hart Street.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/01/2008
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—28/01/2008
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/01/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Ed Kessler.
05:45
Farming Today—28/01/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
05:57
Weather—28/01/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
06:00
Today—28/01/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—28/01/2008
Andrew Marr's guests include Martin Amis, Asma Jahangir and Quentin Skinner.
09:45
Daily Service—28/01/2008
Christian worship and music from Wellington Church, Glasgow, with Anna Magnusson.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Ingrid Betancourt; Caring for a Disabled Child
Astrid Betancourt on her sister Ingrid being held hostage in Columbia for 6 years.
11:00
It's My Story—Teenage Kicks
Profile of Patience Bush, who helps families combat their children's antisocial behaviour.(R)
11:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Dr Chaotica and the Rise of the Atomic Man-Bees
1/6The 1962 cast of the futuristic sci-fi soap fear they are cursed when an engineer dies.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—28/01/2008
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—28/01/2008
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
12:57
Weather—28/01/2008
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—28/01/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30
The Garden Quiz—Episode 4
4/11Anna Ford chairs a quiz to find the best all-round amateur garden expert in the country.
14:00
The Archers—27/01/2008
Too close for comfort.
14:15
Drama on 4—How to Be a More Interesting Person
By Gary Ogin. Donald needs to be shown how to be less boring. But is this a good idea?
15:00
Money Box Live—28/01/2008
Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.
15:30
Afternoon Reading—Dilemmas of Modern Martyrs, The True Story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses
1/5A soldier is exposed to the truth in this quirky reworking of the traditional fairy tale.
15:45
A Voyage to Lundy—1. A Change of Direction
1/5Gwyneth Lewis visits a remote island as she contemplates a change in direction in her life
16:00
The Food Programme—Internet Food
Sheila Dillon explores food sold over the internet and gets some tips on online shopping.
16:30
Beyond Belief—28/01/2008
Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
17:00
PM—28/01/2008
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—28/01/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/01/2008
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 5
5/12Panellists include Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Marcus Brigstocke and Jenny Eclair.
19:00
The Archers—28/01/2008
Unhappy apart.
19:15
Front Row—28/01/2008
Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including a review of the film Cloverfield.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Interpreter II, Episode 1
1/5Nina is called to interpret at a family court, where a shocking revelation is heard.
20:00
Document—BBC Broadcasts from the Bunker
The BBC devised a programme schedule to be transmitted in the event of a nuclear attack.
20:30
The Learning Curve—28/01/2008
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
21:00
Fascinating Deaths—The Taung Child
2/2Jessica Holm investigates a skull seen as a missing link between apes and humans.(R)
21:30
Start the Week—28/01/2008
Andrew Marr's guests include Martin Amis, Asma Jahangir and Quentin Skinner.
21:58
Weather—28/01/2008
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—28/01/2008
National and international news and analysis.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Truth Commissioner, Episode 6
6/10A government minister and an ex-policeman may be implicated in the disappearance of a boy.
23:00
Quote... Unquote—23/01/2008
Nigel Rees exchanges quotations and anecdotes with guests. The reader is Peter Jefferson.
23:30
Today in Parliament—28/01/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
00:00
News and Weather—29/01/2008
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt, Episode 1
1/5After the death of her father, Cleopatra is forced to share the throne with her brother.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/01/2008
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—29/01/2008
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/01/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Ed Kessler.
05:45
Farming Today—29/01/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.





































