BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 24 August 2009

LW Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/08/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Peston and the Money Men—Jim Chanos
  2/4Robert Peston talks to hedge fund pioneer Jim Chanos about the global financial meltdown.
3. 09:30
  The Call—Series 1, The Win
  5/5What is it like for the telephone operators who break the good news to lottery winners?
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—24/08/2009
  Christian worship and music.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Holiday boredom; India's gender ratio
  Can boredom be a good thing for children? Plus, is India facing a demographic crisis?
6. 11:00
  Love at First Site
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores the world of matrimonial websites aimed at the Asian diaspora.
7. 11:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Walter has to make cuts at the museum, so who is for the chop?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/08/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—24/08/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—24/08/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Round Britain Quiz—24/08/2009
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs. With teams from the north of England and the south of England.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/08/2009
  Tent envy.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Dog Dazed Afternoon
  By Ben Crompton. Liam and Mickey's dog-walking scheme looks set to fail.
8. 15:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Michael Grade
  TV executive, former sports writer and showbiz agent - Michael Grade's life in sound
9. 15:45
  Cruickshank on New Zealand—Arrivals on the Long White Cloud
  1/5The arrival of the Maori and Captain Cook on the land first known as Aotearoa.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Chefs' Choices Number 3: Raspberries
  Jeremy Lee explains why raspberries are his favourite fruit and meets growers in Scotland.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—24/08/2009
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether or not the days of mass evangelism are over.
12. 17:00
  PM—24/08/2009
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—24/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Edinburgh Festival
  5/10Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Mike McShane, Paul Sinha and Sue Perkins.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/08/2009
  Birthday plans.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—24/08/2009
  With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with director Judd Apatow.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Quest, Episode 1
  1/5King Arthur has been mortally wounded, and talks to Merlin as death approaches.
6. 20:00
  It's My Story—Accepting Jack - Six Years On...
  Kim Normanton revisits parents coming to terms with having children with special needs.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Afghanistan
  Lyse Doucet reports on the US army's new counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan.
8. 21:00
  Who Knows What the Dogs Nose Knows?
  Sue Broom investigates the world of the sniffer dog.(R)
9. 21:30
  Peston and the Money Men—Jim Chanos
  2/4Robert Peston talks to hedge fund pioneer Jim Chanos about the global financial meltdown.
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/08/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/08/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, Episode 1
  1/5The difficulties of hiring the perfect coach and four.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—18/08/2009
  Chris Ledgard talks to the founder of The Plain English Campaign.
14. 23:30
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 4, Stars, Stripes and Chalfont St Giles
  Alan Dein meets members of the Chiltern American Women's Club.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—When Skateboards Will Be Free, Episode 1
  1/5Young Said is confident that his absent father will one day lead a revolution.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/2009
  Charlotte Smith hears about the tagging project that may prove the innocence of sea eagles

Tuesday 25 August 2009