BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 16 November 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Francis Coppola Presents, Cat Fancy
  5/5The story of a woman rejected by her mother and brought up by her grandmother.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—16/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby in Warwickshire.
8. 05:45
  Historians in the Tent of the General—Episode 1
  1/2US presidents and historians, including JFK's relationship with Arthur Schlesinger.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—16/11/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Fullness of Life
  Mark Tully talks to Abbot Christopher Jamison about his new book on happiness.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Culm Grassland
  Lionel Kelleway discovers the rare habitat of the Culm Grassland water meadow in Devon.
4. 06:57
  Weather—16/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—16/11/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—16/11/2008
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Terry Wogan appeals on behalf of Children in Need.
8. 07:58
  Weather—16/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—16/11/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—16/11/2008
  A service from Eccleston Methodist Church, St Helens.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Robin the Hood
  Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—16/11/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—16/11/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—David Davis MP
  Kirsty Young's castaway is politician David Davis MP.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—16/11/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Robert Burns
  6/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Mutton
  Sheila Dillon investigates whether or not mutton still has an image problem.
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—16/11/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  The Disappearing Art of the Mix Tape
  David Quantick celebrates the dying art of crafting a mix tape on cassette.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—16/11/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Matthew Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness.
8. 14:45
  Wars of The Roses—Episode 1
  1/4Taunton joins its rivals at the National Seminar in Scarborough.
9. 15:00
  The Good Soldier Svejk by Jaroslav Hasek—1. Arrest
  1/2The comically inept Czech soldier Josef Svejk, rises through the ranks.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Shena Mackay, Can Books Beat the Stock Market?, and American Pioneer Reading Clinic
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Shena Mackay about her new short story collection.
11. 16:30
  Poetry from the Front Line
  The poetry being written as a result of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—11/11/2008
  Simon Cox investigates how English football's finances have got into such a mess.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, Clear Your Desk
  5/8Laura Solon examines the financial crisis through the eyes of two rival estate agents.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—16/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—16/11/2008
  Kirsty Lang introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/11/2008
  Jennifer the rotavator.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—16/11/2008
  Children's magazine presented by Barney Harwood.
5. 19:45
  Defining Moments—Series 1, Roses
  2/5By Sophia Hillan. An aging film actor knows he has forgotten something important.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—14/11/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—14/11/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—15/11/2008
  With a report on Gordon Brown's call for tax cuts to stimulate the global economy.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Terry Wogan appeals on behalf of Children in Need.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Revealing Religion
  Andrew Brown explores how believers and sceptics see the role of religion.(R)
11. 21:58
  Weather—16/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—16/11/2008
  Including Historians in the Tent of the General.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—10/11/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Fullness of Life
  Mark Tully talks to Abbot Christopher Jamison about his new book on happiness.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Women and Domesticity - Corruption
  Laurie Taylor talks to Amanda Vickery about the history of the home.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—16/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St Edith's Church, Monks Kirby in Warwickshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 03:20
  International Cricket—17/11/2008
  Coverage of the second One Day International between India and England from Indore.

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