BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Monday 3 December 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Family funerals; red tape
  Laurie Taylor hears how corrupt officialdom causes poverty.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—02/12/2012
  The bells of St Andrew's Church, Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/12/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/12/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Pastor Alex Robertson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/12/2012
  Warnings that some honey bees will struggle to make it through the winter.
10. 05:57
  Weather—03/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/12/2012
  Action on tax avoidance, plus 20 years of SMS text messages, and will new laws cut crime?
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Nuclear Iran - Shirley Williams and Geoffrey Robertson
  With guests Shirley Williams, Geoffrey Robertson, Douglas Murray and David Patrikarakos.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—03/12/2012
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Sister Gemma Simmonds.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Doris Day; abuse in teen relationships; Melanie Verwoerd
  Doris Day - a screen legend misunderstood? Presented by Jane Garvey.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 1
  1/5It is 1997, and Naomi and Nick Freeman have almost given up the idea of having a child.
6. 11:00
  Our Language in Your Hands—Nepal
  1/3Linguist Mark Turin goes in search of Nepal's endangered languages.
7. 11:30
  55 and Over—4. Old v Young
  4/4When disaster strikes, old lovers are forced to confront their new younger replacements.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/12/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—ASDA defies consumer guidelines, and diving for golf balls
  ASDA defies consumer guidelines, direct selling for men and diving for golf balls.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—03/12/2012
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:45
  The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Business Students
  1/5Young business students from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—02/12/2012
  Matt makes an effort.
7. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 9, No Looking Back
  2/4McLevy discovers that a murdered man had last been seen at the Just Land.
8. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—03/12/2012
  The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—A Winning Meal - The BBC Food Awards menu
  Chef Arthur Potts-Dawson tells the story behind the BBC Food and Farming Awards menu.
10. 16:00
  Songs of the Sacred Harp
  Cerys Matthews visits Alabama to uncover a sacred choral tradition.
11. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Secret Science
  Simon Singh and Dave Gorman join Brian and Robin to discuss Bletchley Park.
12. 17:00
  PM—03/12/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/12/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 4
  4/6Jack Dee chairs, as regulars Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined on the panel by Jeremy Hardy
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/12/2012
  Lilian receives a covert call.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Seven Psychopaths, Beryl Bainbridge's art
  Martin McDonagh's film Seven Psychopaths; Beryl Bainbridge's paintings; best choir sizes.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 1
  1/5It is 1997, and Naomi and Nick Freeman have almost given up the idea of having a child.
6. 20:00
  Decontaminating Halabja
  John Simpson returns to Kurdistan, 25 years after a devastating chemical weapons attack.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—The Mystery of South Africa's Missing Textbooks
  Rob Walker investigates allegations of corruption affecting South African schools.
8. 21:00
  Material World—29/11/2012
  UK Energy Bill, rat cull in South Georgia, the powers of olive oil, and Romantic Chemistry
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Nuclear Iran - Shirley Williams and Geoffrey Robertson
  With guests Shirley Williams, Geoffrey Robertson, Douglas Murray and David Patrikarakos.
10. 21:58
  Weather—03/12/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/12/2012
  Israel's settlement plans - an end to the two-state solution? With Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Mighty Walzer, Episode 6
  6/10Howard Jacobson's hilarious tale of the coming-of-age of a wannabe ping-pong champion.
13. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Ray Davies (the B-Side)
  10/14Ray Davies take on questions about two classic Kinks' albums, Lola and Muswell Hillbillies
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/12/2012
  Susan Hulme presents the day's top news stories from Westminster, including press freedom.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 1
  1/5Did you wake up feeling rough? You have probably been philogrobolized at day peep.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/12/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/12/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Pastor Alex Robertson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/12/2012
  A study links low-level exposure to sheep dip chemicals with lasting brain damage.

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