BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 23 August 2009

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Cheltenham Festival Readings, Tommy Sparkle's Bright Ideas
  5/5By Biyi Bandele. Mother starts praying when father comes up with another bright idea.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—23/08/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary's Church, Andover.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Neil Morrissey
  Jonathan Maitland profiles the actor Neil Morrissey.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—23/08/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Laugh and the World Laughs With You
  Irma Kurtz reflects on laughter and its importance to spiritual wellbeing.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Heath Fritillary
  Lionel Kelleway visits a valley in Exmoor National Park in search of a rare butterfly.
4. 06:57
  Weather—23/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—23/08/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—23/08/2009
  Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Blood Pressure Association
  Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Blood Pressure Association.
8. 07:58
  Weather—23/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—23/08/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Faith, Hope and Love
  Royal School of Church Music choir members perform choral works in Bath Abbey.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils
  The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—23/08/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Stephen Evans.
13. 10:00
  The Reunion—Kerry Packer and the World Series Cricket 1977
  Sue MacGregor reunites some of those involved in Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket.
14. 10:45
  Test Match Special—23/08/2009
  Coverage of the fourth day of the Fifth Test between England and Australia from the Oval.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—23/08/2009
  Ian McMillan introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/08/2009
  Tent envy.
4. 19:15
  Americana—23/08/2009
  Kevin Connolly hears drag racers' thoughts on the future of the American car industry.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—An Audience with Max Wall, Cracks in the Wall
  3/5Max describes his tempestuous relationship with his mother Stella.(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—21/08/2009
  Tim Harford and the team test the reliability of swine flu data.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—21/08/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Losing out to Lehman's
  The investors who unknowingly bought into Lehman Brothers and could now lose their capital
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Blood Pressure Association
  Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Blood Pressure Association.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Battery Power
  Could Bolivia could become what experts are calling 'the Saudi Arabia of lithium'?
11. 21:58
  Weather—23/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—23/08/2009
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Public Meeting.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—21/08/2009
  Pedro Almodovar explains why he remade Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Laugh and the World Laughs With You
  Irma Kurtz reflects on laughter and its importance to spiritual wellbeing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Personal Insecurity and Religious Belief - Oxford Admissions
  Does inequality lead to religion? Laurie Taylor explores the lastest research.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—23/08/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary's Church, Andover.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/08/2009
  Why birds of prey are thriving and why 20 per cent of the UK's bees died in winter 2008.
10. 05:57
  Weather—24/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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