BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 19 September 2008

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/09/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—A Strange Eventful History, Episode 4
  4/5Lady Macbeth was perhaps Ellen's greatest role, but her relationship with Irving suffered.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/09/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/09/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Claire Campbell Smith.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/09/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/09/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Windsor Castle fire 1992
  Sue MacGregor reunites five people involved in the Windsor Castle fire of 1992.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—19/09/2008
  Led by the Rev Stephen Shipley.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Foreign correspondent Ann Leslie; Women in the city
  Award-winning foreign correspondent Ann Leslie talks about 40 years of chasing stories.
5. 11:00
  Britain's Teenage Suicides—Episode 2
  2/2Penny asks why the mental health needs of Britain's youth are often ignored.
6. 11:30
  Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—First Steps in a Business Career
  1/4Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance. Stars Nick Caldecott and Simon Williams.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/09/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—19/09/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/09/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/09/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Feedback—19/09/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/09/2008
  Be careful what you wish for.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Judgement Test
  By Michael Butt. A probing journalist talks to an officer in the armed units of the police
8. 15:00
  Costing the Earth—Can you spare some change please?
  Are the food aid policies of many UK-based aid agencies actually making the problem worse?
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—In Bookshops Now, The Way to Behave
  5/5By Elizabeth Baines. When a husband's infidelity is involved, revenge is a long game.
10. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Southern Planters and Black Slaves
  5/90The English settled in Virginia and Maryland. Slaves from Africa were introduced.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—19/09/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
12. 16:30
  The Film Programme—19/09/2008
  Francine Stock talks to Ben Stiller about his controversial comedy Tropic Thunder.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/09/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—19/09/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/09/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6The comedy banker awards laughter bonuses. With Miranda Hart and David Quantick.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/09/2008
  Sadder but wiser.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/09/2008
  With John Wilson, who reports from Liverpool on the city's visual art Biennial.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Dig, Episode 5
  5/5As war is declared, work stops on the dig. A major chapter in Peggy's life comes to an end
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—19/09/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Upton-By-Chester, Cheshire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—19/09/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
8. 21:00
  America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus—Land and Peoples
  1/18The story of America's first inhabitants and the impact of European exploration.
9. 21:58
  Weather—19/09/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/09/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Someone at a Distance, Episode 10
  10/10Louise's parents refuse to recognise her marriage to Avery. Ellen is building a new life.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Field Marshal Bill Slim
  General Mike Jackson nominates Field Marshal Bill Slim, leader of the WW2 Burma campaign.
13. 23:30
  American Dreams—Washington DC
  4/4In Washington DC, James finds a system dominated by money, lobbyists and partisan politics(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/09/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—A Strange Eventful History, Episode 5
  5/5Ellen's career continued successfully for 20 years after Henry's death.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/09/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/09/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Claire Campbell Smith.
8. 05:45
  Fungi - The Fifth Kingdom—4. Anywhere and Everywhere
  4/5Scientists and naturalists delve into the fascinating world of eukaryotic organisms.(R)

Saturday 20 September 2008