BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 13 November 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florence Nightingale - The Woman and Her Legend, Episode 3
  3/5Engravings of Florence ministering to the sick appear for the first time in the press.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/11/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Neuroscience
  Melvyn Bragg examines neuroscience, the relationship between the mind and the brain.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—13/11/2008
  Christian worship and music, led by Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Elderly parents; Women's voices
  Discussing struggling elderly parents resistant to help. Plus, the female vocal range.
5. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Liberia: Children for Sale
  Nadene Ghouri goes undercover to expose the trade in Liberian children.
6. 11:30
  From Manchester to the Mississippi
  The 1964 concert in Manchester that showcased some of America's greatest black musicians.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/11/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—13/11/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—13/11/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Open Country—08/11/2008
  Helen Mark investigates a mysterious spate of cockle deaths in Cornwall.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—12/11/2008
  Bad day at The Lodge.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Donna Franceschild - Quartet, Autumn Leaves
  1/4Robbie used to be a professional jazz pianist. Now he is a miserable music teacher.
8. 15:00
  Journey of a Lifetime—2004: Cattle Roads and Motorcades
  Luke Freeman drives a herd of cattle along the old drove-paths of Madagascar.(R)
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Teaching Aids at Low Cost
  Charlotte Uhlenbroek appeals on behalf of TALC: Teaching Aids at Low Cost.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Parlez-vous British?, Shooting an Elephant
  4/5By George Orwell. A young policeman in colonial Burma is tasked with shooting an elephant.
11. 15:45
  24-7—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/5Some find that their work follows them even when they are at home.(R)
12. 16:00
  Open Book—Toni Morrison
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Toni Morrison about Mercy, her first novel for five years.
13. 16:30
  Material World—Art and Perception - The Fruit Fly's Brain
  Quentin Cooper and guests discuss the latest developments in the world of science.
14. 17:00
  PM—13/11/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—13/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/11/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  4 Stands Up—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Rhod Gilbert introduces - Miles Jupp, Ginger and Black and Justin Moorhouse.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/11/2008
  Happy birthday?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—13/11/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner discuss the art of acting with children.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Taste For Death, Episode 4
  4/10Stephen Lampart proves a much more willing witness than Dalgliesh and Kate expect.
6. 20:00
  In Afghanistan: Should We Bring Home the Troops?
  Eddie Mair chairs a debate about the future of Britain's involvement in Afghanistan.
7. 21:00
  Leading Edge—Who Should We Trust?
  As banks collapse and interest rates drop, how do we know who to trust?
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—Neuroscience
  Melvyn Bragg examines neuroscience, the relationship between the mind and the brain.
9. 21:58
  Weather—13/11/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/11/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Kestrel for a Knave, Episode 4
  4/5Billy makes a decision that will have dreadful consequences.
12. 23:00
  Cowards—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/11/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florence Nightingale - The Woman and Her Legend, Episode 4
  4/5Thorn in the Flesh. Florence is bedridden with illness, giving her work a new urgency.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:20
  International Cricket—14/11/2008
  Coverage of the first One Day International between India and England from Rajkot.

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