BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 3 April 2009

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Boys' Network, Episode 4
  4/5Rae was called on to deal with anyone from a scholar stealing books to the Prime Minister.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/04/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/04/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sebastian Faulks
  Kirsty Young invites writer Sebastian Faulks to choose eight records.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—03/04/2009
  An act of worship and music, led by Andrew Graystone.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cervical cancer screening; Singer Lea DeLaria
  Should HPV tests be added to the UK's cervical cancer screening regime?
5. 11:00
  The Darwinian Sistine Chapel
  Following artist Tanya Kovats as she decorates the ceiling of the Natural History Museum.
6. 11:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 3, Fife Circle
  2/3By Michael Chaplin. Elderly brothers Hugh and Alec embark on a journey of discovery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/04/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—03/04/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—03/04/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:15
  International Cricket—03/04/2009
  Coverage of the fifth One Day International between West Indies and England in St Lucia.
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Evening
1. 21:30
  Friday Drama—The Monkey's Mask
  Detective tale set in Sydney, adapted from the novel by Australian poet Dorothy Porter.(R)
2. 21:58
  Weather—03/04/2009
  Weather information.
3. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/04/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
4. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Earth Hums in B Flat, Episode 5
  5/5Standing on the cusp of adolescence, Gwenni finds out the truth about her grandmother.
5. 23:00
  A Good Read—Ann Widdecombe and Kate Humble
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Ann Widdecombe and Kate Humble.
6. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/04/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Boys' Network, Episode 5
  5/5Rae wonders if he is as qualified for the job as a colleague who was a war veteran.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/04/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
8. 05:45
  The Estuary—Episode 1
  1/5At low tide, the vast expanses of mud are a magnet for migratory birds.(R)

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