BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 1 May 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Perspectives—futouristic.co.uk
  2/3By Christopher Priest. Replying to an email, Mr Frogle is sure nothing will be the same.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—01/05/2011
  The bells of St Edward's, Egg Buckland, Devon.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Christina Patterson: Care to be a Nurse?
  Christina Patterson says we should stop making excuses for bad nursing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—01/05/2011
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Keeping Time
  Irma Kurtz reflects on clocks and our need to measure time.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Islay Birds
  The island of Islay hosts spectacular birdlife from geese to eagles to the rare chough.
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—01/05/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—01/05/2011
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Self Help Africa
  Pippa Greenwood presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Self Help Africa.
8. 07:57
  Weather—01/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—01/05/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—01/05/2011
  A service of the word from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
  David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—01/05/2011
  News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—01/05/2011
  Lilian's keen to welcome a new arrival. Meanwhile, worries mount about David.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Prof David Phillips
  Professor of Chemistry David Phillips joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Royal Food
  Simon Parkes explores the connection between royal wedding banquets and British food.
4. 12:57
  Weather—01/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—01/05/2011
  In-depth reporting of national and international events.
6. 13:30
  David Hume and the Triumph of Reason
  Allan Little profiles the philosopher David Hume, born in 1711.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Carrickfergus
  Eric Robson leads a horticultural discussion in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
8. 14:45
  15 by 15—Series 1, Mattress
  1/5Hardeep Singh Kohli takes the word 'mattress' and sees where it leads him.
9. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities, Episode 2
  2/2The gentry of Handley Cross are horrified as the fox hunting craze takes over their town.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Andrew O'Hagan - Be Near Me
  Andrew O'Hagan meets James Naughtie and readers to discuss his novel Be Near Me.
11. 16:30
  Lost Voices—Series 3, Robert Service
  4/4Brian Patten explains why the work of Robert Service deserves to be more widely remembered
12. 17:00
  Fallout: The Legacy of Chernobyl
  Nick Ross investigates the health impact of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Episode 1
  1/8Rebecca Lenkiewicz presents two lives affected by Endeavour's launch from Cape Kennedy.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—01/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—01/05/2011
  Gerry Northam makes his selection from the week's radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/05/2011
  Kathy's treading on eggshells.
4. 19:15
  Americana—01/05/2011
  The American middle class defined, re-defined, sheltered, challenged and... eating SPAM.
5. 19:45
  The Heart of Saturday Night—Come On Up to the House
  1/3By AL Kennedy. A man reaches out to a stranger for help in the small hours.(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—29/04/2011
  A cornucopia of wedding-related numbers, and AV explained.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—John Sullivan, Sai Baba, Poly Styrene, Mike Campbell, Max Mathews
  Matthew Bannister on John Sullivan, Sathya Sai Baba, Poly Styrene and Max Mathews.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—30/04/2011
  Paul Lewis asks what killed final salary pension schemes in this Money Box special.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Self Help Africa
  Pippa Greenwood presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Self Help Africa.
10. 21:30
  In Business—For Your Information
  Peter Day finds out how we can use the growing amount of information we now generate.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—01/05/2011
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 50
  Kevin Maguire of the Daily Mirror analyses how newspapers are covering the biggest stories
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—29/04/2011
  Ray Winstone and Christian Carrion talk to Francine Stock about their new films.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Keeping Time
  Irma Kurtz reflects on clocks and our need to measure time.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Craft and Community
  Laurie Taylor explores craft and community with Richard Sennett and David Gauntlett.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—01/05/2011
  The bells of St Edward's, Egg Buckland, Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/05/2011
  With the Rev Prof Peter Galloway.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/05/2011
  12 months on since Gareth Barlow began farming, Caz Graham checks up on his progress.
10. 05:57
  Weather—02/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 2 May 2011