BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 11 March 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Settler's Cookbook, Episode 2
  2/5Yasmin recalls her family history, from her parents' meeting to her childhood in Kampala.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/03/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—11/03/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—11/03/2009
  Christian worship and music, led by Rev Tony Burnham.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Catherine the Great; Cosmetic surgery backlash
  Historian Simon Dixon on Catherine the Great. Plus, the backlash against cosmetic surgery.
5. 11:00
  Tin Men
  Jolyon Jenkins explores the story of the last working tin mine in Cornwall.
6. 11:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 5, It's Good to Talk
  4/6An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/03/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—11/03/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—11/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—11/03/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—11/03/2009
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—10/03/2009
  Jazzer wants compensation.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Anita Sullivan - Homesick
  Jeff's mundane life changes when he is struck by a bolt from the blue.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—11/03/2009
  Vincent Duggleby takes listeners' questions on tax and tax planning.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Gilbert - Abroad, Sisters
  2/3Older sister May gradually recognises the truth of her standing with her younger sister.
10. 15:45
  Wildlife and the Marine Bill—Episode 3
  3/5How wildlife values can be measured against other socio-economic services.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—American West - Garden Love
  Laurie Taylor tries to solve the myths of the great American West.
12. 16:30
  Am I Normal?—Series 6, Early Menopause
  3/4As more women delay pregnancy, will early menopause be recognised more?
13. 17:00
  PM—11/03/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—11/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/03/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Sandi Toksvig
  6/6Marcus Brigstocke gets Sandi Toksvig to try some new experiences.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/03/2009
  Matt keeps the faith.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/03/2009
  Mark Lawson with a report on how comedy shows make the move from radio to television.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch, Episode 3
  3/5Just when she thinks things cannot get much worse, Hazel meets a knight in shining armour.
6. 20:00
  Decision Time—11/03/2009
  A look at the way in which controversial decisions are reached in Whitehall.
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—Crave for Less
  Richard Holloway searches for the reality of God's presence in absence.
8. 21:00
  Chi-Chi: Panda Ambassador
  Naturalist and journalist Henry Nicholls traces the story of Chi-Chi the panda.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—11/03/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/03/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/03/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Family Money, Episode 3
  3/10Harry and Isabel are concerned for Fanny's future when she decides to sell up.
13. 23:00
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Propriety, Plants, Grandparents and Growing Your Own
  4/4Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom.
14. 23:15
  One—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Mostly monologues from the pens of Quantick, Garden and Maier, featuring alien invasion.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/03/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Settler's Cookbook, Episode 3
  3/5As independence for the Africans looms, the atmosphere begins to darken for Ugandan Asians
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 12 March 2009