BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 2 January 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Home Life 4: Shared Home
  Laurie explores the home lifestyle of six young people who live together.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—01/01/2012
  The bells of St Petroc, South Brent, Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/01/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/01/2012
  Prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/01/2012
  Charlotte reports from one farm which may have one of the largest bird tables in the UK.
10. 05:57
  Weather—02/01/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/01/2012
  With BBC editors' predictions for 2012 and debates on England managers and Big Society.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Written World, Episode 1
  How making signs on clay, wood or parchment enabled the development of human culture.
3. 09:30
  The Paper Round—Sir Alan Parker
  1/5Film director Alan Parker retraces his London paper round.(R)
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—02/01/2012
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women in Business
  We discuss issues facing entrepreneurs and how to tackle them.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 11
  11/15Roland and Maud risk future, friendship and reputation on a ferry bound for Brittany.
7. 11:00
  Don't Log Off—Series 1, Episode 1
  Alan connects with a snowbound single mum and hears stories of thwarted love online.
8. 11:30
  Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity
  1/4The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/01/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Sporting Nation?
  Sporting Nation? As we enter the Olympic year, what's our attitude towards sport?
3. 12:57
  Weather—02/01/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—02/01/2012
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Dear Professor Hawking—Episode 1
  1/5BBC Radio 4 pays tribute to Prof Stephen Hawking.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—01/01/2012
  It's Will and Nic's big day.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hoffnung: Drawn to Music
  Comedy by Alan Stafford, exploring the bizarre world of musical humorist Gerard Hoffnung.(R)
8. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—02/01/2012
  Competitors from East Lothian, West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Nottinghamshire do battle.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—New Year's Food Quiz
  Tim Hayward and the Food Quiz team juggle more food history, trivia and recipe knowledge.
10. 16:00
  In Search of Barney Bubbles
  The hunt for the truth about the most influential and enigmatic of graphic designers.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Islam and the Veil
  Ernie Rea and his guests get to the heart of what the Qur'an actually says about the veil.
12. 17:00
  PM—02/01/2012
  Carolyn Quinn presents the day's top stories.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/01/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 6, Dr Bruce
  1/6Bruce Forsyth tirelessly defends his Saturday teatime TV dominance.(R)
3. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 2
  2/6With panellists Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—02/01/2012
  Henry celebrates his first birthday.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Kate Bush, Nick Mason and Brian Wilson on new life for old tapes
  Musicians including Kate Bush, Brian Wilson and Nick Mason revisit their archives.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 11
  11/15Roland and Maud risk future, friendship and reputation on a ferry bound for Brittany.
7. 20:00
  The Bishop and the Prisoner—Episode 1
  1/3The Rt Rev James Jones visits Liverpool, High Down and Forest Bank prisons.
8. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Frank Wild's last journey
  Retracing the route of Antarctic explorer Frank Wild, Shackleton's second-in-command.
9. 21:00
  Material World—29/12/2011
  Revealing the four finalists competing to become the BBC's Amateur Scientist of the Year.
10. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Written World, Episode 1
  How making signs on clay, wood or parchment enabled the development of human culture.
11. 21:58
  Weather—02/01/2012
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/01/2012
  David Eades presents national and international news and analysis.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 1
  1/10A tale of tempestuous affairs, spiralling debts and Parisian temptations.
14. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—But I've Got a Degree!
  Michael Rosen examines letters we use before and after our names.
15. 23:30
  Oscar and Al Pacino
  An exclusive interview with Al Pacino about his passion for Oscar Wilde.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Looking for Transwonderland, Episode 1
  1/5Noo Saro-Wiwa embarks on a journey round Nigeria in an attempt to understand her heritage.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/01/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/01/2012
  Prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/01/2012
  Government advisors say farmers should be paid public money to improve animal welfare.

Tuesday 3 January 2012