BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 22 December 2008

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Chinese Capitalism - Concepts in Education
  Laurie Taylor discusses the impact of China's economic reforms with Will Hutton.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—21/12/2008
  The sound of bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 03:50
  Test Match Special—22/12/2008
  Coverage of the fourth day of the Second Test between India and England in Mohali.
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Morning
1. 11:02
  Together against the Odds—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/3Bringing up their severely autistic son nearly ruined Jamie and Nuala Gardner's marriage.
2. 11:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Just One Night
  6/6A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—22/12/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—22/12/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—22/12/2008
  Robert Robinson chairs the first semi final of the perennial general knowledge contest.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/12/2008
  Eddie lets the side down.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Borrowers, Episode 1
  1/214-year-old Arietty is getting impatient to escape the confines of her cosy home.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—22/12/2008
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Hair of the Dog
  Short story by Jane Gardam. Eleanor reflects on her daughter Rosie's wedding 25 years ago.(R)
10. 15:45
  Songs Everlasting—Series 2, Unto Us a Child Is Born
  1/4Featuring an interview with the archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams.
11. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Forgotten Christmas Meals
  Sheila Dillon joins a family of keen cooks to prepare a feast of forgotten Christmas meals
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—22/12/2008
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/12/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—22/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/12/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Genius—Genius Christmas Special
  Dave Gorman presents a Christmas edition of the show, with guest Lee Mack.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/12/2008
  Mabel arrives.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/12/2008
  With John Wilson. Damon Albarn reveals how he and Graham Coxon decided to reform Blur.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Old Peter's Russian Tales, Salt
  1/5Ivan the Ninny builds his fortune on salt, but suffers the jealous rage of his brothers.
6. 20:00
  Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 4, Alfred the Great
  4/4Michael Portillo investigates Alfred the Great - English hero or Saxon spin-doctor?
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Islam and Canada
  Bill Law investigates the extent of Islamist extremism in Canada.
8. 21:00
  Science Friction—Series 2, Animal Experiments
  2/3Should scientists be using animals for experiments or concentrate on finding alternatives?
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—22/12/2008
  Andrew Marr is joined by John Parker, Tom Holland, Deborah Moggach and Andrew Price.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/12/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/12/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 6
  6/10The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals scenes of festivity and deprivation to Scrooge.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—16/12/2008
  Michael Rosen hears how singing might make it easier to learn a second language.
14. 23:30
  1968 The Sixty-Eighters at Sixty—Episode 1
  1/2Contributors include Kim Howells, Sheila Rowbotham and Bruce Anderson.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  1/5Susie remembers a childhood trip to see The Wizard of Oz.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:50
  Test Match Special—23/12/2008
  Coverage of the fifth day of the Second Test between India and England in Mohali.

Tuesday 23 December 2008