BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 5 December 2008

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Medical London - City of Diseases, City of Cures, Episode 4
  4/5Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's view of madness.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/12/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Michael Eavis
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the founder of the Glastonbury Festival, Michael Eavis.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—05/12/2008
  An act of worship and music from Cardiff, led by Rev Peter Baker.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Deprivation and cancer; Explicit music videos; Fringes
  What can be done about the 'deprivation gap' in cancer screening?
5. 11:00
  A Dream of Eleanor
  Mary Robinson examines Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the UN Declaration of Human Rights.
6. 11:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 2, All the Best
  4/6Lenzie turns feral after Ramesh sells cards with abusive messages to the locals.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/12/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—05/12/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—05/12/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  More or Less—Sexual or Statistical Abuse - Credit Crunch Maths - VAT Cut
  Tim Harford explores whether 10% of girls suffer the most serious form of abuse.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/12/2008
  Lighting up time.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Looking for Dad
  By Michael Butt. A man's attempts at reconciliation with his father are threatened.(R)
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 11, Gloucestershire
  Clare Balding joins the Bristol Walk and Talk group on a 7-mile hike in Gloucestershire.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—John B Keane Readings, Conscience Money
  When Kitty Doody's dad dies, the next door Mickelow twins fear she'll sell up.
10. 15:45
  Street Science—Nanotechnology
  Professor Tony Ryan from Sheffield University talks to people about nanotechnology.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—05/12/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
12. 16:30
  The Film Programme—05/12/2008
  Francine Stock talks to Sam Neill about playing a dog in Dean Spanley.
13. 17:00
  PM—05/12/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—05/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/12/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/12/2008
  Oh yes he's ill.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—05/12/2008
  With Kirsty Lang. Jack Dee talks about the inspiration behind the sitcom Lead Balloon.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 5
  5/5Charles is left desolated. Edith's unfortunate discovery means she must make a choice.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—05/12/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Woking.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Writers Room
  Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Binge Drunk Britain: The Musical
  Comedy by Paul Dodgson about three blokes from Newport who wake up after the night before.
9. 21:58
  Weather—05/12/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/12/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Black Orchids, Episode 10
  10/10Milton discovers that his mother is still alive and sets out for Sri Lanka.
12. 23:00
  On the Ropes—Peter Hain
  John Humphrys's guest is former cabinet minister Peter Hain.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/12/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Medical London - City of Diseases, City of Cures, Episode 5
  5/5The river has at different times been a blessing and a curse.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/12/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
8. 05:45
  A Voyage to Lundy—2. Outcasts
  2/5Gwyneth Lewis explores the history of the Lundy and how the island may change her life.(R)

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