BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 17 December 2008

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Nella Last's Peace, Episode 2
  2/5Nella looks forward to having her two adult sons, Cliff and Arthur, home for Christmas.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Venerable Dr John Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/12/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—17/12/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—17/12/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Mark Coffey.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sir Michael Parkinson; Childcare
  Sir Michael Parkinson on his childhood, career and the women who influenced him.
5. 11:00
  In Living Memory—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/4Examines the short-lived and much maligned Sinclair C5 three-wheeler.
6. 11:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 2. The Plot Thickens
  2/4The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—17/12/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—17/12/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—17/12/2008
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/12/2008
  Matchmaker, matchmaker...
7. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 4. 'Gainst All Disaster
  4/4Mankind's immortal hero must help Joseph of Arimethea - held captive by a malevolent angel
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—14/12/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Tapertime, The Concert
  3/5By Romesh Gunesekera. A newly-arrived army officer must sing for his supper.
10. 15:45
  Blind Man Seeks Work—Rock Star
  3/5Peter enlists ex-Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones to help improve his rock star image.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Chinese Capitalism - Concepts in Education
  Laurie Taylor discusses the impact of China's economic reforms with Will Hutton.
12. 16:30
  All in the Mind—Magnetic Seizure Therapy - Debt and Mental Health - A Good Cry?
  Claudia Hammond reports on trials of Magnetic Seizure Therapy, a treatment for depression.
13. 17:00
  PM—17/12/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—17/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/12/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1
  1/6Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/12/2008
  All falls apart.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—17/12/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Plus John Lloyd and John Mitchinson, creators of the BBC 2 series QI
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 3
  3/5Jacqui disagrees with her boss, DI Long, about the identity of the killer.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—17/12/2008
  Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik and Michael Portillo ask, can there be too much democracy?
7. 20:45
  The Draftsman's Contract—Episode 2
  2/2Shaun Ley examines the work of the Parliamentary Draftsmen.
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—16/12/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
9. 21:30
  Midweek—17/12/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/12/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/12/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Carolyn Quinn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 3
  3/10Scrooge is visited by the first of the three spirits, the Ghost of Christmas Past.
13. 23:00
  The Cornwell Estate—Series 1, Dave Kafka
  1/4Ex-con Dave receives an unwelcome visit from a benefits officer.
14. 23:15
  The Ladies—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Pippa tries to work out why her date with a manic depressive is going so badly.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/12/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Nella Last's Peace, Episode 1
  1/5Nella reflects on hopes for the future after the announcement of the Japanese surrender.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Venerable Dr John Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 18 December 2008