BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 27 December 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Street Circus
  Midge Ure travels to Cape Town to visit Zip Zap School of Circus Arts for Social Change.(R)
3. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Pier Shorts, Don't Turn Around
  3/5By Marian Garvey. On a fun weekend, Lexy discovers that all is not quite as it seemed.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—27/12/2009
  The sound of bells from St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey in Cheshire.
9. 05:45
  The Watchdog and the Feral Beast—Episode 2
  2/3Sir Christopher Meyer examines the relationship between the press and politicians.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—27/12/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Born Lucky
  Mark Tully explores how the circumstances of our birth affect the course of our lives.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—27/12/2009
  Adam Henson visits Charbel Akiki, a Lebanese who farms biodynamically.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/12/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—27/12/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Alstrom Syndrome UK
  Kay Parkinson appeals on behalf of Alstrom Syndrome UK.
8. 07:58
  Weather—27/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  Test Match Special—27/12/2009
  Coverage of the second day of the Second Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Afternoon
1. 16:00
  Open Book—Diana Athill, Giles Foden, John Carey, DJ Taylor and Jenny Uglow
  Mariella Frostrup investigates the role of the editor in the publication of a book.
2. 16:30
  The Kalevala: Finland's National Epic
  Nick Hennessey explores the mythical world of Finland's national poem, The Kalevala.
3. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—27th December 1989
  The world comes to Romania's aid.
4. 17:00
  The New Art of Diplomacy—Episode 2
  2/2James Naughtie asks if British diplomacy is still fit for purpose.
5. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 7, Chocolate
  8/8Katie Hims responds to the threatened takeover of British confectionary group Cadbury.
6. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 17:57
  Weather—27/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—27/12/2009
  Sheila McClennon introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/12/2009
  A stink in the bar.
4. 19:15
  Americana—27/12/2009
  Host Matt Frei is joined by evening news anchor Katie Couric.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—An Italian Bestiary, At Home with Dormice
  1/5A family of dormice are sleeping in a crack in the outside wall.(R)
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Walking on the Moon
  Buzz Aldrin relives the dramatic moments of the final descent to the moon in 1969.(R)
7. 21:00
  Money Box—26/12/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
8. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Alstrom Syndrome UK
  Kay Parkinson appeals on behalf of Alstrom Syndrome UK.
9. 21:30
  In Business—Organising Salvation
  Peter Day finds out how the Salvation Army is bringing innovation to salvation.
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  News—27/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12. 22:10
  News Review of the Year—2009
  Carolyn Quinn looks back at the stories that hit the headlines in 2009.
13. 23:00
  1989: Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 26th December November 1989
  Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu is captured and executed.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Born Lucky
  Mark Tully explores how the circumstances of our birth affect the course of our lives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Bourgeois Power and Marriage
  Was marrying within the family key to success of the ruling classes in Victorian England?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/12/2009
  The sound of bells from St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey in Cheshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/12/2009
  Including an in-depth look at pig production.
10. 05:57
  Weather—28/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 28 December 2009