BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 21 December 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 2
  2/5The links between the proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison and feisty heroines.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/12/2011
  The Red Tractor label's turkey standards are criticised by animal welfare campaigners.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/12/2011
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:30
  Yesterday in Parliament—21/12/2011
  Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
3. 09:00
  Midweek—21/12/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Martha Fiennes.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—21/12/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Bishop Nigel McCulloch.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/12/2011
  Celebrating, informing and entertaining women. Presented by Jenni Murray.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 3
  3/15Roland and Maud are in the house where Christabel LaMotte spent the last years of her life
7. 11:00
  Tales from the Arab Spring—Whose Tomorrow? (Syria)
  3/3Jeremy Bowen hears from people who have witnessed the repression in Syria.
8. 11:30
  John Peel's Shed
  This is an ode to radio, rare records and anyone who's sought solace in the wireless.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Do you give in to pester power
  Pester power, battery cage hens, petrol theft, car sounds, Co-op energy.
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/12/2011
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—A Job in a Million
  13/15In the 1930s, the GPO was a model employer, offering staff a secure career path.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/12/2011
  Jazzer is in a bolshie mood.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Joan Aiken - Black Hearts in Battersea, Episode 1
  1/2Simon comes to London and gets caught up in wicked Hanoverian plots to overthrow the King.(R)
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—21/12/2011
  Paul Lewis and a panel of guests take calls on paying for long-term care.
9. 15:30
  All in the Mind—The Stress Special: The Results - Time for a Laugh - Disclosing Mental Health Histories
  The results from a scientific study of UK stress levels: how stressed are we as a nation?
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Madness - Anti Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis
  The rise and fall of the Anti Psychiatry movement. Also, the cultural prominence of Freud.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—21/12/2011
  How tabloid culture has changed since the announcement of the Leveson Inquiry.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/12/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—21/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/12/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren Mitchell gets Germaine Greer, Phil Hammond and Rufus Hound to commit heresy
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/12/2011
  Lower Loxley gears up for a new arrival.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Paul Merton; Neon Artwork; Adele's producer Paul Epworth
  Paul Merton on the Artist; Adele's producer Paul Epworth; new neon artwork for Salford.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 3
  3/15Roland and Maud are in the house where Christabel LaMotte spent the last years of her life
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 4, Birds, Bees and Blushes
  2/4Mariella Frostrup and guests on talking to children about sex.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, James Lange: YouTube and Scientific Research
  James Lange argues that YouTube videos can be a vital tool for sociology - and science.
8. 21:00
  The Oath
  What should be in a Hippocratic Oath for scientists?
9. 21:30
  Midweek—21/12/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Martha Fiennes.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/12/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/12/2011
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 3
  3/10Aunt Sadie needs to find some young men to invite to Louisa's ball.
13. 23:00
  Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Someone has been kidnapped... Yikes! Nick tackles the hostage negotiations.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/12/2011
  Sean Curran presents the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 3
  3/5The Etymologicon takes a festive turn with the origins of turkey, punch and champagne.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/12/2011
  Caz Graham hears from a farmer who thinks the rules on selling raw milk are out of date.

Thursday 22 December 2011