BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 2 September 2008

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/09/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Episode 1
  1/5Paul sets out from London, stops in Istanbul and travels on to the Georgian border.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/09/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/09/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/09/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Melanie Abbot.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/09/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Choice—02/09/2008
  Richard McCann talks about his decision to make a suicide pact with his sister.
3. 09:30
  I Was a Child Prodigy—Mark Bennet
  1/5Chris Ledgard meets a vicar who was a maths whizz as a child.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/09/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Stephen Shipley.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Crime writer PD James; Personal politics
  Crime writer PD James on her life, her writing and her famous detective, Adam Dalgliesh.
6. 11:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—02/09/2008
  Including an update on the progress of the tagged Atlantic salmon.
7. 11:30
  Whose Side is Bart Simpson on?
  Phill Jupitus looks at the enduring popularity of The Simpsons.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/09/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/09/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—02/09/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Music Feature—Musical Comedy Was My Dish
  Ben Elton explores the lyrical side of PG Wodehouse, who wrote for many musical comedies.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—01/09/2008
  Early morning surprise.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The McKinnon Extradition
  John Fletcher's play tells the story of a British citizen fighting extradition to the US.(R)
8. 15:00
  Home Planet—02/09/2008
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Sillitoe Short Stories, Enoch's Two Letters
  2/5On his return from school, Enoch finds the house empty. Where have his parents gone?
10. 15:45
  The Drawings on the Wall—Graffiti Gorge
  2/5Dr George Nash muses on why prehistoric and modern art can be found in dangerous places.(R)
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—02/09/2008
  Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Henry VII
  Former chancellor George Osborne nominates Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/09/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—02/09/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/09/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Hut 33—Series 1, Careless Talk
  3/6A security breach at Bletchley Park puts the wartime code-breakers under suspicion.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/09/2008
  Brian's not happy.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/09/2008
  With John Wilson. Guy Ritchie talks about his new film RocknRolla.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Doris Lessing - The Golden Notebook, Episode 7
  7/10Anna's fragile mental state is made worse by the increasing demands of her friends.
6. 20:00
  The Italian Patient
  Annalisa Piras assesses the state of Italy after the return to power of Silvio Berlusconi.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—02/09/2008
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Poisons
  Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Victoria Infirmary Poisons Unit in Newcastle.
9. 21:30
  The Choice—02/09/2008
  Richard McCann talks about his decision to make a suicide pact with his sister.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/09/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/09/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Perfect Night, Episode 7
  7/10Nick Roker is in pursuit of the truth about his past. He needs some new friends.
13. 23:00
  Edge Falls—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6It's Pink Thursday! Get 20% off for coming out!
14. 23:30
  The Tall Guy
  Steve Punt talks to Denis Norden about his 60-year career.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/09/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Episode 2
  2/5From Georgia, Paul moves on to Azerbaijan, stops in Baku and continues to Turkmenistan.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/09/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/09/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/09/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/09/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 3 September 2008