BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 19 April 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Big Chill, Blood in Stone
  2/5By Frances Fyfield. John sets off through the woods, equipped with matches and petrol.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—19/04/2009
  The sound of bells from Worcester Cathedral.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Jacob Zuma
  Chris Bowlby profiles ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/04/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Yearning to be Heroes
  Mark Tully asks if we all have it within us to be heroes.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Heavy Horses
  Elinor Goodman meets a Devon farmer who has swapped tractors for heavy horses.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/04/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—19/04/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Cerebra
  Jules Hudson appeals on behalf of Cerebra.
8. 07:58
  Weather—19/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/04/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—19/04/2009
  A service from the Upper Basilica of St Francis in Assisi.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Reputational Damage
  Clive James reflects on the resignation of the Prime Minister's senior aide Damian McBride
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/04/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/04/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—Brit Art
  Sue MacGregor brings together some of those involved in the 1990s Brit Art movement.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/04/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6David Mitchell chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Fred MacAulay, Jack Dee and Will Self.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Essex Co-op
  Sheila Dillon looks at the farmers' co-operative supplying organic produce from Essex.
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/04/2009
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  A Fine Defence Of Enid Blyton
  Anne Fine looks at the enduring appeal of the Famous Five author.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—17/04/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Chris Beardshaw and Bunny Guinness.
8. 14:45
  Street Circus
  Midge Ure travels to Cape Town to visit Zip Zap School of Circus Arts for Social Change.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Therese Raquin, Episode 2
  2/2Therese and Laurent have murdered Camille, but endless nights of terror await them.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Elmore Leonard, Jane Austen's continuing cultural significance, and The Heart of a Dog.
  Mariella Frostrup talks to US crime writer Elmore Leonard about his new novel.
11. 16:30
  Blood, Sweat, Tears and Poetry
  Poet Patience Agbabi explores the relationship between poetry and the workplace.(R)
12. 17:00
  Blair's Faith Foundation
  Can Tony Blair's Faith Foundation succeed in promoting religion as a force for progress?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Jacob Zuma
  Chris Bowlby profiles ANC leader Jacob Zuma.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—19/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—19/04/2009
  Miriam O'Reilly with her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/04/2009
  Helen's not speaking.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—19/04/2009
  Kirsten O'Brien meets some of the children in a new production of Snow White.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Portraits of East Anglia, The Red Digger
  5/5By Raffaella Barker. Jules and Dino fear the worst when the dog appears and Dad doesn't.(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—17/04/2009
  Tim Harford investigates the numbers behind the drug legalisation debate.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—17/04/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—18/04/2009
  The latest news from the world of personal finance with Paul Lewis.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Cerebra
  Jules Hudson appeals on behalf of Cerebra.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Power Drive
  Peter Day investigates the development of electric cars.
11. 21:58
  Weather—19/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/04/2009
  Including The Prime Ministers.
13. 23:02
  The Film Programme—17/04/2009
  Francine Stock celebrates the 50th anniversary of the French New Wave.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Yearning to be Heroes
  Mark Tully asks if we all have it within us to be heroes.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Biometric Security - Ethnographer's Dilemma
  Laurie Taylor explores the history of biometrics.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—19/04/2009
  The sound of bells from Worcester Cathedral.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop George Stack.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/04/2009
  Daffodils grown for a dementia drug could be the salvation of Welsh hill farmers.
10. 05:57
  Weather—20/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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