LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—27/03/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 4
4/5Emma's mum agrees to holiday sans tent. But nights under a proper roof spark complications
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/03/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/03/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—27/03/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
06:00
Today—27/03/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Athene Donald
Kirsty Young's castaway is scientist Athene Donald.
09:45
Act of Worship—27/03/2009
An act of worship and music, led by Rev Peter Baker.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Adopting children following bereavement; Reversing female circumcision
How long should bereaved parents have to wait before adopting?
11:00
Darwin Songs
Eight singer-songwriters write songs about the life and work of Charles Darwin.
11:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 3, Astonishing Archie
1/3By Bill Paterson. Two brothers argue over the choice of music for an old friend's funeral.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/03/2009
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—27/03/2009
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
12:57
Weather—27/03/2009
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—27/03/2009
National and international news with Brian Hanrahan.
13:15
International Cricket—27/03/2009
Coverage of the third One Day International between West Indies and England in Barbados.
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Evening
21:30
Stone—Series 1, 3. God's Witness
3/3A witness to a murder by a notorious gang risks her safety to speak up.
21:58
Weather—27/03/2009
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—27/03/2009
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—It's Beginning To Hurt, The Half-Sister
5/5Martin now teaches guitar to the wealthy. But one client has a hidden agenda.
23:00
A Good Read—Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambaccini
Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni.
23:30
Today in Parliament—27/03/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—28/03/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 5
5/5With her final family camping trip to France, Emma faces sunburn and public humiliation.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/03/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—28/03/2009
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/03/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Leslie Griffiths.
05:45
iPM—28/03/2009
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