BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 29 May 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—28/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bearded Tit, Episode 3
  3/5Rory's romance with JJ is taking its time, until a brief encounter interferes.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Vincent.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/05/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Probability
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the strange mathematics of probability.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—29/05/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Clair Jaquiss.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Anti-ageing creams; Jules et Jim
  Why do women continue to be seduced by an instant cure for wrinkles? With Jenni Murray.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—29/05/2008
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
6. 11:30
  Off the Page—Luvvies
  Dominic Arkwright chairs a special edition of the programme from the Hay-on-Wye Festival.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—29/05/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—29/05/2008
  Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Liz Barclay.
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—29/05/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Open Country—24/05/2008
  Helen Mark looks into the demise of rural pubs in Yorkshire.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—28/05/2008
  Footsteps in the dark.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Antisocial Behaviour of Horace Rumpole, Going for Silk
  2/2Rumpole hopes to become a QC, whilst defending a young man on a charge of murder.
8. 15:00
  Questions, Questions—29/05/2008
  Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—25/05/2008
  Martha Kearney appeals on behalf of International Childcare Trust.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Hay-on-Wye Stories 2008, You've Got Everything Now
  3/4By Catherine O'Flynn. A married man is haunted by his school experiences.
11. 15:45
  Cosmic Quest—Mirror of the Earth
  4/30The history of astrology began as a way of advising rulers on their military campaigns.
12. 16:00
  Open Book—Open Book at teh Hay Festival; including Andrew Davies, Philip Kerr, Catherine O'Flynn and Tim Smit
  Mariella Frostrup presents the books programme from the Hay-on-Wye festival.
13. 16:30
  Material World—Science Vs the Rest of the World
  Quentin Cooper talks to scientists at the Hay Literary Festival.
14. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—29th May 1968
  A Kennedy loses for the first time. Daniel Cohn-Bendit sneaks back into France.
15. 17:00
  PM—29/05/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
16. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
17. 17:57
  Weather—29/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 5, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren hosts the show that thinks the unthinkable. From May 2008.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/05/2008
  Electrifying news.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/05/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Barbara Pym - Jane and Prudence, Episode 4
  4/10Jane and Prudence visit each other and meet some interesting people.
6. 20:00
  Tibet: The Story of a Feud
  Rob Gifford explores the history of Tibet and counter-claims of ownership.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Hot Stuff
  Can global warming offer huge business opportunities? Peter Day investigates.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—All Wrapped Up and Nowhere to Go
  Plastic bags and packaging are anathema to the environmentalist, but the issue is complex.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Probability
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the strange mathematics of probability.
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/05/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/05/2008
  National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Helpless, Episode 4
  4/10During the chaos of a city-wide power cut, Ron has abducted nine-year-old Rachel.
13. 23:00
  Nebulous—Series 3, The Girl With The Liquid Face
  3/6Nebulous and the team travel to Atlantis, where the Professor battles the legendary Kraken
14. 23:30
  LA Stories—Programmes and Profits
  3/3Paul looks at the industry's economic future and asks whether changes will be necessary.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—29/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bearded Tit, Episode 4
  4/5At last Rory's relationship with JJ takes flight, but what happens next?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Vincent.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.

Friday 30 May 2008