BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 21 January 2009

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/01/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluebird, Welcome to Britain
  2/5Vesna and her sister try to forge a new life in the Lake District.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/01/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/01/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/01/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/01/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/01/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—21/01/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—21/01/2009
  Christian worship and music, led by Canon Chris Chivers.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Feminism Special
  Jenni Murray presents a special programme on the state of feminism in Britain today.
5. 11:00
  On the Top Deck
  Ian Marchant talks to people affected by the increase in teenagers using London's buses.
6. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Pub Quiz
  3/6Promoting himself to team captain, Arthur wants to win the pub quiz £50 rollover.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/01/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—21/01/2009
  With Winifred Robinson. What does Ofcom's review mean for public service broadcasting?
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/01/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/01/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—21/01/2009
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/01/2009
  Graven image.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Prayer for Owen Meany, Episode 3
  3/5Owen's roles as the Christ Child and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come cause a stir.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—21/01/2009
  Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Wrestling Angels, The Assassin's Mother-in-Law
  2/3A woman recalls one of the Old Testament's more extraordinary acts of seduction.
10. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Forever Free
  33/90Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Hole in the Wall - Victorian Light
  Laurie Taylor reveals how children teach themselves how to use digital technology.
12. 16:30
  Case Notes—Insects
  Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/01/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—21/01/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/01/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 6
  6/6Peter asks an American love guru to tackle his godson Will's lack of success with women.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/01/2009
  Sticky situation.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/01/2009
  With Mark Lawson. Film director Bryan Singer discusses his latest film, Valkyrie.
5. 19:45
  All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West—3. Powerful Memories
  3/5Lady Slane is forced to take stock of her life.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Family Courts
  Will opening the family courts to the media improve their transparency?
7. 20:45
  The Condensed History of George W Bush
  A wry look back at the two-term rollercoaster that was the presidency of George W Bush.
8. 21:00
  State of Mind—Community Care?
  3/5The Care in the Community concept dominated the 1980s.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—21/01/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/01/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/01/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Jane Hill.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—One Morning Like A Bird, Episode 8
  8/10Having learned that Alissa is pregnant, Yuji must now face her father.
13. 23:00
  Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 1
  1/4Fast-paced comedy sketches from award-winning Nick Mohammed and friends.
14. 23:15
  The Correspondent—Series 2, Tom Feels Trapped
  1/4Tom is distracted from his pending job appraisal by the discovery of a new mystery friend.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/01/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/01/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluebird, Independence
  3/5Vesna's sister returns to Bosnia and she is left to cope alone in Penrith.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/01/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/01/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/01/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 22 January 2009