BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 29 August 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History, Setbacks and Struggles
  4/5Adam's ambitious plans for Sissinghurst encounter suspicion and opposition.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Melanie Abbot.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/08/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Transglobe Expedition
  Sue MacGregor reunites five people who were involved in a truly epic expedition.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—29/08/2008
  An act of worship and music led by Leslie Griffiths.
4. 10:00
  International Cricket—29/08/2008
  Coverage of the third One Day International between England and South Africa at the Oval.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/08/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Comedic judge Armando Iannucci presides at clown court with Phill Jupitus.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/08/2008
  Dr Gupta speaks.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/08/2008
  With Kirsty Lang. Anne McElvoy reviews the TV drama Fiona's Story starring Gina McKee.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 5
  5/10In need of help, a questioning Tommy arrives at Anna's house uninvited and agitated.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—29/08/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Maidenhead, Berks.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—29/08/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—They Have Oak Trees in North Carolina
  Sarah Wooley's suspenseful drama about a split-second decision and the choices we make.
9. 21:58
  Weather—29/08/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/08/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Perfect Night, Episode 5
  5/10Nick has found the man who sent him on his last fateful job, but others are on the trail.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Alan Freed
  Bob Harris nominates Alan Freed, the first ever rock 'n' roll DJ.
13. 23:30
  Potting On—Wedding
  4/6Cut back or cash splash? Pam and Gordon run a garden centre, but argue over growing old.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History, The Way Forward
  5/5Adam must convince the people who work at Sissinghurst to back his plans.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/08/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
8. 05:45
  Fungi - The Fifth Kingdom—1. A World Wide Web
  1/5Mycologists reveal some extraordinary facts.(R)

Saturday 30 August 2008