BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 10 August 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Confessions of a Failed Grown-Up, Episode 1
  1/5Stephanie Calman discovers that, despite being a parent, she has an inner age of 12.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—10/08/2008
  The sound of bells from St Giles's Church in Ashstead, Surrey.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Tzipi Livni
  Lucy Ash looks at the career of Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—10/08/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Puritan Gift
  Mark Tully talks to author Will Hopper about the origins of the Puritan work ethic.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—10/08/2008
  Alex James visits Norfolk to assess the state of this summer's harvest.
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—10/08/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—10/08/2008
  Jane Little and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—African Initiatives
  An appeal on behalf of African Initiatives.
8. 07:58
  Weather—10/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—10/08/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—10/08/2008
  In a special feature, Martin Palmer explores the history of Christianity in China.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—08/08/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—10/08/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 09:30
  The Archers Omnibus—10/08/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 10:45
  Test Match Special—10/08/2008
  Coverage of the fourth day of the Fourth Test between England and South Africa at the Oval
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—10/08/2008
  Peter White presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/08/2008
  Will's back in Ambridge.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—10/08/2008
  Barney Harwood learns about saving lives and survival, meeting some rookie lifeguards.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Birds and Beasts, The Parakeet
  2/5Life in Richmond Park is one long laugh for Justin, until he encounters an exotic visitor.(R)
6. 20:00
  For One Night Only—Series 5, Hot August Night
  Paul Gambaccini recalls a series of classic 1972 concerts given by Neil Diamond.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—08/08/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Illegal Disclosure?
  John looks at claims that potential employers are illegally using criminal record checks.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—African Initiatives
  An appeal on behalf of African Initiatives.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Al Qaeda's Enemy Within
  Frank Gardner talks to former allies of Osama bin Laden who have turned against him.
11. 21:58
  Weather—10/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—10/08/2008
  Including Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules for Standing Down.
13. 23:00
  1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 10th August 1968
  Richard Nixon wins the Republican Party's nomination for the Presidential election.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Puritan Gift
  Mark Tully talks to author Will Hopper about the origins of the Puritan work ethic.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Women and Gambling - Cleanliness
  Laurie Taylor talks to Emma Casey about her research into women’s gambling experiences.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—10/08/2008
  The sound of bells from St Giles's Church in Ashstead, Surrey.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—11/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 11 August 2008