BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 14 December 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 2
  2/5Featuring the Wiccan priestess, who casts the remnants of her spells into the Thames.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Canon Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/12/2011
  Anna Hill harvests cauliflower and sprouts as growers prepare for the winter food rush.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/12/2011
  Debating domestic abuse, SNP criticism of the EU veto, and bookshelf arrangement.
2. 08:30
  Yesterday in Parliament—14/12/2011
  Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
3. 09:00
  Midweek—14/12/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests, including Prof John Wallwork
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—14/12/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Archbishop George Stack.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Strictly Come Dancing; unemployed children; morning after pill
  What can parents do to help young people into work? Strictly Come Dancing dresses.
6. 10:45
  Legacy: High Green Walls by Cath Staincliffe—3. The Paintings
  3/5Dan and Rachel are desperate to track down Susan's twin sister Barbara.
7. 11:00
  Random Edition—Prince Albert
  A Random Edition Special marking the 150th anniversary of the death of Prince Albert.
8. 11:30
  People In Cars—3. Sat Love
  3/3A businessman's extramarital assignations are undermined by his sat-nav.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/12/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—14/12/2011
  Pet power spending, a university for apps, and the graduate taking the Jobcentre to court.
3. 12:57
  Weather—14/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—14/12/2011
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Love Letters
  8/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates the role of love letters in the history of the Post Office.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—13/12/2011
  Tony makes an unexpected move.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Lamp
  A widow and a Kenyan librarian form an unlikely bond in a remote Perthshire reading room.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—14/12/2011
  Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on banking.
9. 15:30
  All in the Mind—Taxi Drivers - Mental Illness and Work - Neuroscience and the Law
  Taxi drivers' brains; disclosing mental health problems at work; neuroscience and the law.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Tipping points
  Laurie Taylor explores 'The Tipping Point' in new research at Durham University.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—14/12/2011
  Harriet Harman MP on her new media brief; Neville Thurlbeck defends the News of the World.
12. 17:00
  PM—14/12/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—14/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—14/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/12/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/12/2011
  Pat is not thinking straight.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Simon Schama interviewed
  John Wilson interviews Simon Schama on government art; panto first-timers; Fiona Banner.
5. 19:45
  Legacy: High Green Walls by Cath Staincliffe—3. The Paintings
  3/5Dan and Rachel are desperate to track down Susan's twin sister Barbara.
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 4, Feral Kids and Feckless Parents
  1/4Mariella Frostrup asks how parents can keep control of their kids.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Anthony McGowan: Seeing Ourselves as Villains
  Author Anthony McGowan thinks we should see ourselves as villains, not heroes.
8. 21:00
  Post Mortem
  Professor Lucas performs a 'consented' post mortem, defending its contribution to medicine
9. 21:30
  Midweek—14/12/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests, including Prof John Wallwork
10. 21:58
  Weather—14/12/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—14/12/2011
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, Episode 8
  8/10With Mrs Ali absent, Major Pettigrew finds himself becoming close to Grace.
13. 23:00
  Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4There's a murder! Can DS Nick and company solve the mystery?
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/12/2011
  David Cornock presents the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Craig Taylor - Londoners, Episode 3
  3/5London through the voices of Londoners - plumber, squatter, personal trainer.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Canon Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/12/2011
  How to avoid food poisoning from chicken - Charlotte Smith investigates Campylobacter.

Thursday 15 December 2011