BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 1 February 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Bottled Air, A Brisk Hike up the Trossachs
  5/5Ian Macpherson describes life with Florette, a radical, feminist, menopausal poet.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—01/02/2009
  The sound of bells from St Martin's Church, Eynsford in Kent.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sara Payne
  Chris Bowlby profiles Sara Payne, who has been appointed to the role of Victims' Champion.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—01/02/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Running on Empty
  Writer Blake Morrison considers the physical and spiritual isolation of the runner.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Rockhopper Penguin
  Lionel Kelleway encounters a colony of 5,000 Rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands.
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—01/02/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—01/02/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sparks Charity
  Ronnie Corbett appeals on behalf of Sparks Charity.
8. 07:58
  Weather—01/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—01/02/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Good Tidings to Zion
  From Knock Methodist Church, Belfast, led by Rev Brian Griffin.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—30/01/2009
  Harry Evans wonders whether the term 'banker' will ever be restored to its former prestige
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—01/02/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—01/02/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Thomas Quasthoff
  Kirsty Young's castaway is bass-baritone singer Thomas Quasthoff.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—01/02/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 54, Episode 5
  5/12Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth and Sue Perkins.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Mussels and Other Seafood
  Sheila Dillon reports on growing mussels in Shetland.
4. 12:57
  Weather—01/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—01/02/2009
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 1, Metaphor
  1/3The sea, and the way it shapes the land, has a special metaphorical meaning.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—30/01/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, John Cushnie and Pippa Greenwood.
8. 14:45
  A View Through a Lens—Series 1, Flying Elk
  4/5Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison recalls a flight from Sweden to Scotland with two moose.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Invasion - Arab Chronicles of the First Crusade, Episode 1
  1/2Small-time merchant Firuz's life is changed when his land is invaded.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Bernard Cornwell
  James Naughtie talks to the novelist Bernard Cornwell.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—01/02/2009
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Using Surrogate Mothers
  Jon Manel on the increasing numbers of UK couples having children using surrogate mothers.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Sara Payne
  Chris Bowlby profiles Sara Payne, who has been appointed to the role of Victims' Champion.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—01/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—01/02/2009
  Claudia Hammond introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/02/2009
  Chris wants out.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—01/02/2009
  Kirsten O'Brien meets Pixar animator John Lasseter.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Overheard, A View from the Carpet
  3/5By Susie Maguire. A woman takes refuge under the bed from an unwelcome neighbour.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—30/01/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—30/01/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—31/01/2009
  Including reports on moves to curb Payment Protection Insurance on loans.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sparks Charity
  Ronnie Corbett appeals on behalf of Sparks Charity.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Down Japan
  Peter Day asks what the world can learn from Japan's experience of economic depression.
11. 21:58
  Weather—01/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—01/02/2009
  Including The Few.
13. 23:02
  The Film Programme—30/01/2009
  Francine Stock talks to Penelope Cruz about working with Woody Allen.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Running on Empty
  Writer Blake Morrison considers the physical and spiritual isolation of the runner.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Post Soviet Death Rates - Prisoners' Partners
  Laurie Taylor explores the human cost of rapid economic change.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—01/02/2009
  The sound of bells from St Martin's Church, Eynsford in Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—02/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 2 February 2009