BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 25 August 2008

LW Schedule

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Imagination and the Suburbs
  Laurie Taylor talks to writer Iain Sinclair and sociologists Paul Barker and Nick Hubble.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—24/08/2008
  The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Clare Phillips.
10. 05:57
  Weather—25/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/08/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Fry's English Delight—Series 1, Metaphor
  1/3The sea, and the way it shapes the land, has a special metaphorical meaning.
3. 09:30
  Parkmasters—1. John Claudius Loudon and the Derby Arboretum
  Tristram Hunt with a history of public parks and the influence of John Claudius Loudon.(R)
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—25/08/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Doris Lessing
  The award-winning author Doris Lessing talks about her life and work.
6. 11:00
  It's My Story—School for Communists
  Jim Riordan recalls his education at the Higher Party School for Communists in Moscow.(R)
7. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Role Playing
  The master of mispronunciation tries to buy a hedge trimmer and help train new medics.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—25/08/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Carolyn Atkinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—25/08/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Round Britain Quiz—2008, Episode 10
  The North of England take on the South of England. Tom Sutcliffe chairs.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—24/08/2008
  Tom has a plan.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Building Happiness
  By Daniel Jamieson. Three lost people find unexpected meaning for their lives in Bath.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—23/08/2008
  Paul Lewis examines the consequences of a prolonged credit squeeze.
9. 15:30
  Opening Lines—Series 10, The Deep
  1/5By Veronica Birch. Miranda and Andy's idyllic holiday exposes rifts in their relationship.
10. 15:45
  A Guide to Garden Birds—Thrushes
  1/5From Somerset - the thrush including Blackbird, Mistle-thrush, Song thrush and Robin.(R)
11. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Pears
  Sophie Grigson presents the food magazine. She explains why pears are the perfect fruit.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—25/08/2008
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—25th August 1968
  Thousands attend a rally for Czechoslovakian freedom in London's Hyde Park.
14. 17:00
  PM—25/08/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—25/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/08/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 5
  5/10Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/08/2008
  Tony hits the roof.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—25/08/2008
  Mark Lawson discusses the current state of documentary with leading film makers.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 1
  1/10The ground-breaking novel about motherhood, breakdown, marriage and communism.
6. 20:00
  Once upon a Time on the Front Line
  Story of the families of British soldiers recording bedtime stories for their children.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Guatemala and Canada Gold Rush
  Bill Law looks at a controversial mining project by Vancouver-based Goldcorp in Guatemala.
8. 21:00
  Placebo—Episode 2
  2/2Ben asks if modern medicine is making the most of this strange phenomenon.
9. 21:30
  Mind Changers—The Stanford Prison Experiment
  When Philip Zimbardo set up a mock prison, he had no idea what he would witness.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—25/08/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—25/08/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Perfect Night, Episode 1
  1/10Nick Roker was a talented young TV director until an accident destroyed his career.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—19/08/2008
  Peggy Reynolds investigates the world of language guardians.
14. 23:30
  Tomorrow, Today!—Series 1, What Price Utopia
  4/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History, Childhood
  1/5Adam recalls his early years, planting his first tree and smoking his first cigarette.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Steve Peacock.

Tuesday 26 August 2008