LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—09/12/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 3
3/5Now a young man, Socrates must take up his sword and fight for his beloved Athens.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—09/12/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/12/2010
With Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
05:45
Farming Today—09/12/2010
Anna Hill hears concerns about meat from the offspring of clones being sold without labels
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Morning
06:00
Today—09/12/2010
Debating Wikileaks cyber-revenge, the Lib Dem tuition fee conundrum, and the Shard.
09:00
In Our Time—Thomas Edison
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the American technological pioneer Thomas Edison.
09:45
Daily Service—09/12/2010
The service comes from Emmanuel Church, Didsbury, and is led by Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
10:00
Woman's Hour—09/12/2010
Presented by Jenni Murray. Why are lung cancer rates falling in men but rising in women?
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Elizabeth Gaskell - Wives and Daughters, Episode 9
9/10Molly discovers some shocking news when she finds Cynthia talking to someone in the woods.
11:00
Crossing Continents—Nichi Vendola
A profile of Nichi Vendola, the new hope of the left in Italy.
11:30
The Eskimos and the Mushroom Cloud
When CND clashed with the US Navy at the Holy Loch the result was...music.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—09/12/2010
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—09/12/2010
A former executive of Ikea reveals his truth about the flat-pack giant.
12:53
Moments of Genius—Series 2, Sir Martin Evans
Nobel laureate Sir Martin Evans describes his favourite moment of scientific genius.
12:57
Weather—09/12/2010
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—09/12/2010
National and international news.
13:30
Liu Xiaobo: 'I Have No Enemies'
A profile of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, jailed human rights campaigner in China.
14:00
The Archers—08/12/2010
Joe grapples with a new skill and Will feels he's been misled.
14:15
Drama on 4—The People's Princess
Facing financial ruin, George, Prince of Wales was obliged to marry his cousin Caroline.(R)
15:00
Open Country—Lighthouse
We explore how the UK's only independently-run lighthouse, in Happisburgh, has survived.
15:27
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal
The St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. Give on 0800 082 82 84 or Radio 4 website.
15:30
Afternoon Reading—Danish Noir, The Wailing Girl
3/3By Heidi Amsinck. Strange things wait for Borg when he wakes in a disused railway siding.
15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Received with Thanks
Libby Purves on the 2009 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. To give this year call 0800 082 82 84.
16:00
Bookclub—Sarah Hall - The Carhullan Army
James Naughtie talks to Sarah Hall about her novel The Carhullan Army.
16:30
Material World—09/12/2010
Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
16:55
Moments of Genius—Series 2, Barry Marshall
Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall describes his favourite moment in the history of science.
17:00
PM—09/12/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—09/12/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/12/2010
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Now Tricky Life Woefully Miseried Up
5/6Pip and Harry pursue Mister Benevolent to France, where a dark and pungent fate awaits.
19:00
The Archers—09/12/2010
Pip gathers evidence while Harry's doubtful about Jazzer's new purchase.
19:15
Front Row—New Christmas Shows and Olympic Poetry
Kirsty Lang reviews new Christmas shows in Bristol and Liverpool plus Olympic park poetry.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Elizabeth Gaskell - Wives and Daughters, Episode 9
9/10Molly discovers some shocking news when she finds Cynthia talking to someone in the woods.
20:00
The Report—Phil Woolas Loses his Seat
Simon Cox assesses the implications of the Phil Woolas case.
20:30
In Business—Bitter Pills
Britain's pharma giants invest millions in the search for better cures but has it worked?
21:00
Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 32
32/40Saving Species comes from the 100 Foot Washes in the company of thousands of swans.
21:30
In Our Time—Thomas Edison
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the American technological pioneer Thomas Edison.
21:58
Weather—09/12/2010
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—09/12/2010
National and international news and analysis.
22:45
Helen Dunmore - The Betrayal—You Can Be a Doctor Anywhere
4/10Volkov's son has been discharged, but Anna and Andrei know they have done the unthinkable.
23:00
Elvenquest—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6Sam assumes leadership of the quest and Lord Darkness fakes a win.
23:30
Today in Parliament—09/12/2010
Alicia McCarthy and the BBC's parliamentary team bring all the news from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—10/12/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Bettany Hughes - The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life, Episode 4
4/5Socrates argues to the young men of Athens that their future may lie in a simpler life.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/12/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/12/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/12/2010
With Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
05:45
Farming Today—10/12/2010
Caz Graham hears that misleading country of origin labels on food could be made illegal.
