BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 21 February 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Sillitoe Short Stories, Episode 1
  1/5By Alan Sillitoe. A young boy undertakes his most ambitious pyrotechnic project.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—21/02/2010
  The sound of bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe, in Kent.
8. 05:45
  Profile—George Papandreou
  Jonathan Maitland profiles the Greek prime minister George Papandreou.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—21/02/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Sculptors of Peace
  Mike Wooldridge talks to the Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Herons
  Lionel Kelleway travels to the RSPB's Ham Wall nature reserve to look for heron.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—21/02/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—21/02/2010
  Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
  John McCarthy appeals on behalf of Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
8. 07:58
  Weather—21/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—21/02/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—People on the Edge of His Pain
  From the chapel of Scargill House in the Yorkshire Dales, led by Bishop Chris Edmondson.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—19/02/2010
  Lisa Jardine reflects on the art and dangers of writing secret missives.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—21/02/2010
  This week on BH- has Gordon Brown's conduct in Downing Street been less than exemplary?
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—21/02/2010
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Clive Woodward
  Kirsty Young's castaway is former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/02/2010
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 7
  7/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth and Pam Ayres.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Halal
  Sheila Dillon looks at the growing demand for halal meat in Britain.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—21/02/2010
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  Lenny Henry Plays Othello
  Following Lenny Henry as he prepares to take on the role of Othello.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—19/02/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew.
8. 14:45
  Head to Head—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Clive James' debate with Gore Vidal on the effects of Christianity.(R)
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 1, Lionheart
  2/3King Henry II refuses to acknowledge Prince Richard as heir, so he turns to the Crusades.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—21/02/2010
  Mariella Frostrup's guests include writer Thomas Lynch.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—21/02/2010
  Roger McGough is joined by poet Tony Harrison for a new reading of Newcastle is Peru.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—NHS safety alerts ignored?
  Julian O'Halloran asks how many people are being killed by avoidable hospital blunders.
13. 17:40
  Profile—George Papandreou
  Jonathan Maitland profiles the Greek prime minister George Papandreou.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—21/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—21/02/2010
  Hardeep Singh Kohli introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/02/2010
  Tony gives Helen a lesson in family values.
4. 19:15
  Americana—21/02/2010
  Kevin Connolly talks to Pulitzer-winning author Garry Wills.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Jennings' Little Hut, Shortage of Glass
  4/5Jennings and Darbishire must think fast. The General wants to see an old school photograph(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—19/02/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—19/02/2010
  Marking the lives of Lionel Jeffries, Dick Francis, Geoffrey Burbidge and Alfred Gregory.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—20/02/2010
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
  John McCarthy appeals on behalf of Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Crying Treason
  If treason laws are regarded as out of date, can anyone challenge the state with impunity?
11. 21:58
  Weather—21/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—21/02/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Hung, Drawn and Thwarted.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—19/02/2010
  Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson discusses his adaptation of The Lovely Bones.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Sculptors of Peace
  Mike Wooldridge talks to the Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—17/02/2010
  A history of Intellectual piracy; the morality of obesity.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—21/02/2010
  The sound of bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe, in Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/02/2010
  Farming Today hears about plans to start growing GM potatoes within three months.
10. 05:57
  Weather—22/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 22 February 2010