BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 19 October 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Francis Coppola Presents, Naturally
  1/5Stories from the magazine Zoetrope: All-Story. By Daniel Handler.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—19/10/2008
  The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
8. 05:45
  The Other Heartlands—Episode 2
  2/2Susan Hulme visits Caernarfon to examine Plaid Cymru's political dominance.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/10/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Tradition and Reform
  Mark Tully considers the tensions between traditionalists and reformers in all faiths.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—19/10/2008
  Alex James visits the first of the three finalists in this year's Food and Farming Awards.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—19/10/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Crisis
  Joanna Lumley appeals on behalf of Children in Crisis.
8. 07:58
  Weather—19/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—19/10/2008
  A service reflectting on the spirituality of ageing.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—17/10/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/10/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/10/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Randy Newman
  Kirsty Young's castaway is singer-songwriter Randy Newman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/10/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Seamus Heaney
  2/6James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From 2008.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Fife
  The series that investigates the world of food and the stories behind what we eat.
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/10/2008
  A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan.
6. 13:30
  Free Cinema
  Simon Hoggart recalls Free Cinema, documentaries shown at the NFT between 1956 and 1959.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—19/10/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Tracy Wilson.
8. 14:45
  The Enigma I Will Not Explain—Episode 1
  1/4Ruth Padel examines the female influences in Elgar's life, including his wife Alice.(R)
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Robinson Crusoe and his Farther Adventures, Episode 1
  1/2After returning to England, Robinson Crusoe sets sail once more in search of adventure.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Thomas Keneally, Reading the Oxford English Dictionary and Alexander Linklater on Eric Linklater
  Mariella Frostrup talks to the novelist Thomas Keneally.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—19/10/2008
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests. Recorded at Cheltenham Literature Festival.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—14/10/2008
  Michael Robinson investigates the US lawsuits emanating from the global financial crisis.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, Ozymandias
  1/8Mark Burton's Ozymandias takes a look at how the volatile stockmarket has caused problems.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—19/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—19/10/2008
  Liz Barclay introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/10/2008
  Final offer.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—19/10/2008
  Children's magazine presented by Kirsten O'Brien.
5. 19:45
  A Welsh Anthology—Series 1, Collecting Firewood
  2/5By Tessa Hadley. Two art-collecting sisters receive a new painting from Paris.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—17/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—17/10/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—18/10/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Crisis
  Joanna Lumley appeals on behalf of Children in Crisis.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Whistling in the Dark
  Peter Day finds out what happens when co-workers blow the whistle on dirty dealings.
11. 21:58
  Weather—19/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/10/2008
  Including Classrooms to Power.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—13/10/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Tradition and Reform
  Mark Tully considers the tensions between traditionalists and reformers in all faiths.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Predicting the Financial Crisis - Work/Life Balance
  Richard Dale discusses his recipe for financial crisis with Laurie Taylor.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—19/10/2008
  The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—20/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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