BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 8 December 2012

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 5
  5/5As the ploughman drops into the western bay, we offer you bene darkmans, dear listener.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:29
  Test Match Special—08/12/2012
  Commentary on the fourth day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  Test Match Special—08/12/2012
  Commentary on the fourth day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
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Morning
1. 10:30
  The Secret Power of Trees
  Ian Marchant explores The Secret Power of Trees
2. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—08/12/2012
  Sue Cameron of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
3. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Dark days in Damascus
  Kate Adie introduces reports from Damascus, Moscow, Istanbul, South Tyrol and Bologna.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—08/12/2012
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Autumn statement; landmark shake-up for investors; plastic rights and wrongs
  Paul Lewis and guests on the Autumn Statement, financial advice and credit card rights.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—08/12/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—08/12/2012
  Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Educating Rita
  By Willy Russell. The relationship between a feisty working-class OU student and her tutor(R)
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Lisa Riley, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Doris Day
  Lisa Riley's Strictly success, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and Doris Day - underrated icon and actor?
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news with Ritula Shah.
11. 17:30
  iPM—08/12/2012
  'I gave Spandau's Tony Hadley his voice.' Maria Malone ghostwrites pop autobiographies.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—08/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Rebecca Front, Alice Russell and Kathleen Edwards
  Clive Anderson is joined by Harry Hill, Boris Johnson, David Suchet and Rebecca Front.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Sir Philip Green
  Lesley Curwen explores the colourful life of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—08/12/2012
  Seven Psychopaths, Julius Caesar with a female cast, and Loving Miss Hatto.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Lawrence of Arabia: The Man and the Myth
  Allan Little considers the legacy of Lawrence of Arabia.
6. 21:00
  Alexandre Dumas - The Count of Monte Cristo—2. The Mysterious Count
  2/4All Parisian society wants to meet the mysterious, and fabulously wealthy Count.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—08/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Ethical consumerism
  Should we as consumers think about the moral consequences of where we spend our money?
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—03/12/2012
  The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
10. 23:30
  Brubeck at 90
  Paul Gambaccini chats to Dave Brubeck about his unique jazz career.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—New Welsh Writing from Ty Newydd, Translation
  2/3A young Chinese girl has to translate sensitive information for her mother.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 03:29
  Test Match Special—09/12/2012
  Commentary on the final day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  Test Match Special—09/12/2012
  Commentary on the final day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.

Sunday 9 December 2012