BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 9 December 2009

LW Schedule

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 2
  2/5The young Grimaldi begins to make his mark as a comic performer in London.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/12/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/12/2009
  Anna Hill on the food labels designed to protect traditional recipes.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/12/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—09/12/2009
  Libby Purves is joined by Simon Callow, Cedric Robinson, Chanee Brule, Jacqui Dankworth.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—09/12/2009
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women in the boardroom; Scary books for children
  How many women on the board of directors can make a difference?
5. 11:00
  In Living Memory—Series 11, The Mapplethorpe Affair
  2/4Chris Ledgard examines the work of iconic photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
6. 11:30
  Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
  3/6Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—09/12/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—09/12/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
3. 12:57
  Weather—09/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—09/12/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—09/12/2009
  Peter Fincham on X Factor; Royal privacy; Geordie Greig.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—08/12/2009
  A father speaks.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—One in A Million
  By Peter Kesterton. A maths lecturer is arrested for attempted assault on a young woman.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—09/12/2009
  Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on tax and the pre-budget report.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Defining Moments, The Westlink Upgrade
  2/3A young couple begin to realise their relationship has changed - they have fallen in love.
10. 15:45
  Darwin: My Ancestor—3. A Time of Struggle
  3/4Ruth Padel assesses the impact of loss on her great-great-grandfather.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Solo Living - Response to Wall Street
  Why are more people living on their own and what are the consequences for society?
12. 16:30
  All in the Mind—Working Memory - Mental Illness and Domestic Violence
  Scientists say testing our 'working memory' instead of IQ would be more accurate.
13. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—9th December 1989
  Mikhail Gorbachev warns that the Communist Party faces the threat of extinction.
14. 17:00
  PM—09/12/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
16. 17:57
  Weather—09/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/12/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Unwelcoming neighbour Annabelle quizzes an unsuspecting soul over his wind chimes.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/12/2009
  Unwelcome guest.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—09/12/2009
  Michael Frayn discusses his travel writing; Elvis Costello on the Black-E arts centre.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 11: 1963-1966 - All My Trials, Episode 3
  3/5Amy Barbour-James struggles to find the money to pay for her sister's care in Trinidad.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—09/12/2009
  Michael Buerk chairs. With Michael Portillo, Kenan Malik, Claire Fox and Clifford Longley.
7. 20:45
  Political Roots—Labour
  2/2Richard Reeves examines the intellectual and philosophical roots of the Labour leadership.
8. 21:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 1, Extraterrestrial Life
  Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from SETI Institute.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—09/12/2009
  Libby Purves is joined by Simon Callow, Cedric Robinson, Chanee Brule, Jacqui Dankworth.
10. 21:58
  Weather—09/12/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/12/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Riceyman Steps, Episode 8
  8/10Henry's bluff is called when he takes a turn for the worse and the doctor is summoned.
13. 23:00
  The Ladies—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4A neurotic Egyptologist tries to come to terms with her heavy workload.(R)
14. 23:15
  All Bar Luke—Series 3, The Hen Night
  4/6Luke is trapped in the hen party from hell when he is appointed chief bridesmaid.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/12/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 3
  3/5Grimaldi's performance in the new pantomime, Mother Goose, makes him a fully-fledged star.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/12/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/12/2009
  Charlotte Smith on how a disagreement on labelling almost created a war of two sausages.

Thursday 10 December 2009