BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 11 May 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—10/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Original Shorts—Series 2, Rainbow Warrior
  3/5Adam Thorpe's story takes an ironic look at an earnest conservationist dad.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—11/05/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Michael's in the village of Whichford, Warwickshire.
8. 05:45
  The Sermon on the Mound
  Iain MacWhirter recalls a famously controversial speech made by Margaret Thatcher.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—11/05/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—One Foot in Front
  Mark Tully considers the potentially subversive nature of walking.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—11/05/2008
  Alex James visits an Aberdeenshire pig farm which turns dung into electric power.
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—11/05/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—11/05/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—11/05/2008
  Jan Ravens appeals on behalf of Changing Faces.
8. 07:58
  Weather—11/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—11/05/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Mass for the Feast of Pentecost
  From the Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, led by the Most Rev Patrick Kelly.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Gaffes
  Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—11/05/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with James Landale.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—11/05/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Annie Lennox
  Kirsty Young's castaway is singer Annie Lennox.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/05/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With Alan Davies, Simon Evans, Tony Hawks and Phill Jupitus.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—New Orleans
  Sheila Dillon visits the city, world famous for its food.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—11/05/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  Tracing Your Roots—11/05/2008
  Sally Magnusson explores the practice of researching family history.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—11/05/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew.
8. 14:45
  Key Matters—Series 1, 4. F sharp major
  4/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: F sharp major
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—A Dance to the Music of Time, Last Dance
  6/6An unexpected meeting in Venice leads Nick to a new perspective on his past.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—John Burnside, The Office Novel, Unusual Book Advertising, and Chip Kidd
  Mariella Frostrup talks to poet and novelist John Burnside about his latest book Glister.
11. 16:30
  Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  Actor and writer John Sessions goes in search of his poetic hero Alexander Pope.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—11th May 1968
  The Sorbonne is reopened in Paris. Students riot in Bonn.
13. 17:00
  Fallujah
  Paul Wood chronicles the campaign waged by American forces in 2004 in the city of Fallujah
14. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 4, A Change of Heart
  3/8Christopher Reason's A Change of Heart is a comedy about a defeated local councillor.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—11/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—11/05/2008
  Edward Stourton presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/05/2008
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4. 19:15
  Go4it—11/05/2008
  Barney Harwood explores the world of inventions.
5. 19:45
  West End by the Sea—Bela in Brighton
  3/5By Stephen Sheridan. In 1951, Bela Lugosi visited Brighton to play Count Dracula.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—09/05/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—09/05/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—10/05/2008
  Chris A'Court with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—11/05/2008
  Jan Ravens appeals on behalf of Changing Faces.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Adventure Capitalist
  Peter Day talks to Michael Moritz, one of the venture capital stars of Silicon Valley USA.
11. 21:58
  Weather—11/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hall—11/05/2008
  Reports from Westminster. Including For Whom the Division Bell Tolled.
13. 23:00
  1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 11th May 1968
  Another chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—One Foot in Front
  Mark Tully considers the potentially subversive nature of walking.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—12/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Hearing Voices - Paganism
  Laurie Taylor talks to Dr Julie Kirby about her research into people who hear voices.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—11/05/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Michael's in the village of Whichford, Warwickshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—12/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 12 May 2008