BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 9 April 2008

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—08/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 2
  2/5Whicher uncovers a web of deception and makes an arrest that shocks disbelieving locals.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection from Wales with Rev Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/04/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—09/04/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—09/04/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Tony Burnham.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The life of poet Joan Easdale; Sexism in the City
  Celia Robertson on her grandmother, the poet Joan Easdale.
5. 11:00
  Document—Operation Safe Haven
  In 1948, a KLM representative asked Swiss police to ease travel restrictions for Germans.(R)
6. 11:30
  No Commitments—Series 9, Ill of the Dead
  1/6There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—09/04/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—09/04/2008
  Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Sheila McClennon.
3. 12:57
  Weather—09/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—09/04/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With poet Benjamin Zephaniah, writer Lynn Barber and comedian Arthur Smith.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—08/04/2008
  Nic makes it clear.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hard Frosts in Florence
  By David Pownall, specially written for Paul Scofield. Michelangelo returns to Florence.(R)
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—06/04/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—What I Learned from the Metaphysical Poets, Instant Fires
  3/5By Joe Dunthorne. Grappling with her own emotions, young Anna finds much that resonates.
10. 15:45
  Inheritance—Matthew's Tank
  3/5Matthew Kiln bought a World War II tank and took it to Normandy in memory of his father.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Pets as Kin - India and Spirituality
  Laurie Taylor explores the relationship between the British and their pets.
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—Herpes Viruses
  Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—9th April 1968
  Martin Luther King's funeral takes place. Labour details the Race Relations Bill.
14. 17:00
  PM—09/04/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—09/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Look Away Now—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6With Laurence Howarth, Richie Webb, Dave Lamb, Mark Evans, Katherine Jakeways and guests.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/04/2008
  Pat speaks out.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—09/04/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Lucia's Progress, Episode 3
  3/5As the Mapp-Flints fall on hard times, Lucia offers a solution.
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 1, Episode 2
  When a teenager's behaviour is out of control is it acceptable to tell him to leave home?
7. 20:45
  From Trotsky to Respect—Episode 1
  1/2He asks how a party whose philosophy is rooted in Marxism is surviving in the 21st century
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—08/04/2008
  A team of wildlife specialists are joined by zoologists and conservationists.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—09/04/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation.
10. 21:58
  Weather—09/04/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/04/2008
  With reports on possible repercussions of further protests against China's Olympics.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Mister Pip, Episode 8
  8/10Mr Watts draws the rebel fighters into the wonderful world of storytelling.
13. 23:00
  Poets' Tree—Episode 2
  2/4Paul Hamilton visits some young offenders to demonstrate poetry's rehabilitative powers.
14. 23:15
  Dr Pfeffer's Lonely Hearts Club—The Mayor of Lyon
  2/4Dr Pfeffer is found sitting in a French cafe, singing about a woman longing for love.(R)
15. 23:30
  Ruth Rendell - The Fever Tree and Other Stories—3. Thornapple
  3/3James's interest in poisons is purely scientific. If only everyone else felt the same way.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—09/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 3
  3/5Whicher's prime murder suspect faces questions about the gruesome killing.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection from Wales with Rev Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Thursday 10 April 2008