BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 2 November 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Francis Coppola Presents, Thirst
  3/5By Rachel Cusk. In Venice in winter, a mother discovers in her daughter a new woman.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—02/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet in Kent.
8. 05:45
  The Crash: Scotland's Battle for the Bank
  Why did the proposal for a takeover of HBOS cause so much anger and concern in Scotland?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—02/11/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Together Alone
  The Scottish poet Kenneth Steven reflects on how solitude refreshes the human spirit.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—02/11/2008
  James is in Norfolk to meet the third finalist of the BBC Farmer of the Year competition.
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—02/11/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—02/11/2008
  Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
  John Sessions appeals on behalf of Bag Books.
8. 07:58
  Weather—02/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—02/11/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Search for Holiness
  Michael Ford explores the legacy of the monk and prolific spiritual writer Thomas Merton.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—How Rich is Rich?
  Clive James gives his take on yachts, the US election and James Bond.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—02/11/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—02/11/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Shami Chakrabarti
  Kirsty Young's castaway is Director of Liberty Shami Chakrabarti.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, JK Rowling
  4/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The El Bulli Effect
  Sheila Dillon explores the influence of the famous restaurant El Bulli.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—02/11/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  Why Do We Sing?
  Choirmaster Gareth Malone explore the role of singing in our development.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—02/11/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw.
8. 14:45
  The Enigma I Will Not Explain—Episode 3
  3/4How important was the glorious Malvern landscape to Elgar's musical creativity?(R)
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—On The Beach, Episode 1
  1/2A cloud of deadly radioactivity is moving slowly towards Australia.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Fay Weldon
  James Naughtie talks to Fay Weldon about her novel The Cloning of Joanna May.
11. 16:30
  Beanz Meanz Rhymz
  Performance poet Matt Harvey investigates the links between poetry and copywriting.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—28/10/2008
  Tim Whewell reports from Georgia on the origins of the recent conflict with Russia.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, Transit
  3/8Writer and journalist PG Morgan goes behind the lines in the US presidential election.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—02/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—02/11/2008
  Peter White introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/11/2008
  Back to the Lodge.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—02/11/2008
  Children's magazine presented by Kirsten O'Brien.
5. 19:45
  A Welsh Anthology—Series 1, Visit to the Underworld
  5/5By Stevie Davies. Rhiannon hears a Welsh voice and thinks she sees her dead son.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—31/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—31/10/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—01/11/2008
  Will an interest rate cut kick start Britain's flagging housing market?
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
  John Sessions appeals on behalf of Bag Books.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Do Public Inquiries Work?
  Lawyer Ann Alexander examines the public inquiries system.
11. 21:58
  Weather—02/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—02/11/2008
  Including Classrooms to Power.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—27/10/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Together Alone
  The Scottish poet Kenneth Steven reflects on how solitude refreshes the human spirit.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Human Remains in Museum Collections - Suicide Rates
  Laurie Taylor debates the changing attitudes towards the bodies displayed in our museums.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—02/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet in Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—03/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 3 November 2008