BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 11 August 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/08/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Our Food, our Future—Episode 3
  3/4Agricultural efficiency can have a detrimental effect on wildlife.
3. 09:30
  Top of the Class—Series 1, Lauren Child
  3/4The creator of the Charlie and Lola children's books goes back to school.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—11/08/2008
  Christian worship and music led by the Rev Tony Burnham.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Beate Arnestad; The Pillow Book
  Director Beate Arnestad on the devastating effects of civil war in Sri Lanka.
6. 10:45
  Test Match Special—11/08/2008
  Coverage of the final 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—11/08/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 3
  3/10Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Shappi Khorsandi and Ian McMillan
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/08/2008
  Ed is persuasive.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/08/2008
  With Kirsty Lang, including an interview with the Hollywood screenwriter Budd Schulberg.
5. 19:45
  The Pillow Book—Series 1, 1. The Palace
  1/510th century Japan. Within the Palace walls, a series of disturbing crimes creates unrest
6. 20:00
  1968 The Sixty-Eighters at Sixty—Episode 2
  2/2In Berlin, David looks at how the age of rebellion shaped today's Germany.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—In the Shadow of the Cartel
  Emilio San Pedro examines the influence of Mexico's drug cartels on local communities.
8. 21:00
  To Err is Human
  Phil Hammond explores the consequences of human error in the medical profession.
9. 21:30
  Our Food, our Future—Episode 3
  3/4Agricultural efficiency can have a detrimental effect on wildlife.
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/08/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/08/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Jane Hill.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Good Plain Cook, Episode 1
  1/5Kitty applies for her first job as cook at the Bohemian household of Willow Cottage.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—05/08/2008
  Michael Rosen looks at the language of apologies and insults.
14. 23:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, To the Moon and Back
  2/4Actress Sylvia uses the futuristic radio soap to win a cigarette advertising deal.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Travels on the Dance Floor, Cuba Libre
  1/5Grevel tries salsa on a whim, travels to Havana and meets Geldys.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.

Tuesday 12 August 2008