BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 13 September 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Telling the World, Baucis and Philemon
  3/5Daniel Morden tells one of Ovid's timeless tales, illustrating the power of enduring love.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—13/09/2009
  The sound of bells from St Michael's Church, Whichford in South Warwickshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Angela Merkel
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Germany's Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—13/09/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Understanding Prayer
  Mark Tully talks to the Archbishop of Canterbury about his understanding of prayer.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—13/09/2009
  Caz Graham visits the Welsh hill farm where inner-city Somali kids learn about their roots
4. 06:57
  Weather—13/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—13/09/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—13/09/2009
  Jane Little discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Research UK
  Rabbi Lionel Blue appeals on behalf of Epilepsy Research UK.
8. 07:58
  Weather—13/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—13/09/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—13/09/2009
  A service from Lichfield Cathedral, led by Canon Pete Wilcox and Canon Wealands Bell.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Tracks
  The naturalist examines the revelations found from following fossilised animal tracks.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—13/09/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—13/09/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—Nelson Mandela Release
  Sue MacGregor reunites key players involved in the secret talks to free Nelson Mandela.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/09/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 7
  7/10Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Charles Collingwood, Stephen Fry, Jenny Éclair
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Indigenous Veg
  What price the loss of indigenous vegetables in Africa? Sheila Dillon finds out.
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—13/09/2009
  A look at events around the world.
6. 13:30
  Ireland: From Boom to Bust
  Olivia O'Leary explores Ireland's economic crisis and its search for a post-crash identity(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—11/09/2009
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs.
8. 14:45
  Food for Thought—Series 1, Joan Rivers
  1/5Nina Myskow discusses food-related fear and self-loathing with comedian Joan Rivers.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The A-Z of Dr Johnson - Boswell's Life of Johnson, Episode 2
  2/2Boswell relies on Johnson more and more. Hester Thrale becomes Johnson's devoted friend.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—William Boyd
  Mariella Frostrup talks to William Boyd about his latest novel, Ordinary Thunderstorms.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—13/09/2009
  Roger McGough presents poems about the joy of living and the experience of memory loss.
12. 17:00
  Top Dogs: Britain's New Supreme Court
  Joshua Rozenberg talks to judges and politicians about the new UK Supreme Court.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Angela Merkel
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Germany's Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—13/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—13/09/2009
  John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/09/2009
  Together again.
4. 19:15
  Americana—13/09/2009
  Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses growing incivility towards the President.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Granta Stories, The Death of a Chair
  1/5By Doris Lessing. A lived-in chair is sold at auction, where it begins its final journey.(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—11/09/2009
  Tim Harford examines reports that the world will cool over the next two decades.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—11/09/2009
  Celebrating the lives of Keith Waterhouse, Baroness Chapman, Sergei Mikhalkov.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—12/09/2009
  Tempted by a golden opportunity? We look at the pros and cons of buying and selling gold.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Research UK
  Rabbi Lionel Blue appeals on behalf of Epilepsy Research UK.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Student Start-Ups
  The university societies which unite would-be entrepreneurs with potential backers.
11. 21:58
  Weather—13/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—13/09/2009
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Scotland's Colony.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—11/09/2009
  Nora Ephron discusses her biopic of America's first celebrity chef, Julia Child.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Understanding Prayer
  Mark Tully talks to the Archbishop of Canterbury about his understanding of prayer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Boffins - WWI Emotions
  Can children be both clever and popular in school? Laurie explores the role of class swot.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—13/09/2009
  The sound of bells from St Michael's Church, Whichford in South Warwickshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Twaddle.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/09/2009
  What effect will an outbreak of E-coli at a farm park have on farm visits?
10. 05:57
  Weather—14/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 14 September 2009