BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Thursday 27 January 2011

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/01/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Alison Gangel - The Sun Hasn't Fallen From the Sky, Episode 3
  3/5Ailsa is having a miserable time in the strict orphanage, until she meets Mr Shaugnessy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/01/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/01/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/01/2011
  With Dr Edward Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/01/2011
  More of England's forests could be up for sale.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/01/2011
  Debating phone hacking, employment tribunals and George Soros on the future of the Euro.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Aristotle's Poetics
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's Poetics.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—27/01/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Canon Chris Chivers.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—27/01/2011
  With Jenni Murray. Including women playing male Shakespearean roles.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 16: Three Women Across the Century, Episode 4
  4/5Catherine Thackray gains comfort from remembering her mother Marjory's final days.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—27/01/2011
  Looking behind the news: Kate Adie hosts despatches from around the world.
7. 11:30
  The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism
  What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/01/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—27/01/2011
  Consumer affairs with Shari Vahl. MP targets music ticket prices.
3. 12:30
  Face the Facts—Islamophobia
  John Waite investigates negative stories about Muslims in the UK press.
4. 12:53
  Brief Encounters—Episode 14
  14/14Tales from cinemas across the world. Matthew Sweet visits a cinema in Australia.
5. 12:57
  Weather—27/01/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 13:00
  World at One—27/01/2011
  National and international news.
7. 13:30
  Questions, Questions—27/01/2011
  The programme that finds answers to listeners' questions.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—26/01/2011
  Clarrie stakes her claim at the dairy.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Ursula and Boy
  Inspired by the true story of Ursula Kemp whose son testified against her for witchcraft.
10. 15:00
  Open Country—Portbury Wharf
  Helen Mark meets Bristol city dwellers developing a nature reserve on their doorstep.
11. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Meningitis Research Foundation
  Michael Rosen presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Meningitis Research Foundation.
12. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Tove Jansson - Travelling Light, The Gulls
  3/3Arne has had a breakdown, but will he and his wife Elsa find peace on a remote island?
13. 15:45
  Life at 24 Frames a Second—The Last Flight
  9/10David Thomson explores flying in film, and how it merges with our desire to escape.
14. 16:00
  Open Book—Paul Torday, Jay Parini, Sue Arnold
  Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Paul Torday about his new book.
15. 16:30
  Material World—27/01/2011
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
16. 16:55
  Brief Encounters—Episode 1
  1/14Tales from cinemas across the world with Matthew Sweet - opening with Lebanon.
17. 17:00
  PM—27/01/2011
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
18. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
19. 17:57
  Weather—27/01/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/01/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Extend civilian partnerships to straight couples, and ban traffic during the rush hour.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/01/2011
  It's a stressful time for Ruth.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Nicole Kidman; Steven Isserlis
  With Mark Lawson, who talks to Nicole Kidman and cellist Steven Isserlis.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 16: Three Women Across the Century, Episode 4
  4/5Catherine Thackray gains comfort from remembering her mother Marjory's final days.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Petrol Prices
  Michael Buchanan investigates why petrol prices are so high.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—27/01/2011
  Evan Davis and guests give their forecasts for 2016 and discuss the value of networking.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 39
  39/40We search for stoats and weasels, once abundant and now little-seen.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Aristotle's Poetics
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle's Poetics.
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/01/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/01/2011
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Meeting Point, Episode 4
  4/10Noor visits the Armstrongs more often, while Ruth cannot shake the memory of Farid.
13. 23:00
  Spread a Little Happiness—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Jodie and Dave try to get a little quality time with a rare night out.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/01/2011
  Alicia McCarthy and team report on the day's events at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/01/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Alison Gangel - The Sun Hasn't Fallen From the Sky, Episode 4
  4/5Ailsa's music teacher enters her for the Saturday school at the Glasgow Academy of Music.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/01/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/01/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/01/2011
  With Dr Edward Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/01/2011
  Charlotte Smith hears a court ruling could mean more polytunnels in protected landscapes.

Friday 28 January 2011