BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 28 April 2013

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/04/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Human Cradle—Government by Magic Spell
  3/3By Somali writer Saida Hagi-Dirie Herzi. A young woman is possessed by a jinni.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/04/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/04/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—28/04/2013
  The bells of St Mary the Virgin, Chislet, Kent.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Alisher Usmanov
  Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—28/04/2013
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Escapism
  Art historian James Fox considers why there seems to be a human need to escape.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Golden Pheasant
  Brett Westwood searches for gold in East Anglian woods - the elusive golden pheasant.
4. 06:57
  Weather—28/04/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—28/04/2013
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—28/04/2013
  Samira Ahmed talks to Father Nadim Nassar, the director of The Awareness Foundation.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
  Peter Sissons presents an appeal on behalf of the 3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays).
8. 07:57
  Weather—28/04/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—28/04/2013
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—28/04/2013
  Commemorating David Livingstone in Cramond Kirk, Edinburgh, with the Rev Russell Barr.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—John Gray: Bitcoin's Cyber Freedom
  John Gray wonders what the rise of the cyber currency Bitcoin tells us about ourselves.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—28/04/2013
  Sunday morning magazine programme.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—28/04/2013
  Lilian takes a risk. Meanwhile, David lays down the law.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—The Centre for Alternative Technology
  Sue MacGregor reunites the pioneers of the Centre for Alternative Technology.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Black Pudding v Boudin Noir
  Charles Campion reveals the secrets of great black pudding at the 'world championships'.
4. 12:57
  Weather—28/04/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—28/04/2013
  The latest national and international news.
6. 13:30
  Living with Lady T
  Charles Moore reflects on the process of writing Lady Thatcher's authorised biography.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—St Keverne
  Horticultural advice from St Keverne in Cornwall, with Eric Robson in the chair.
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—28/04/2013
  Fi Glover with the series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen.
9. 15:00
  The Great Scott—Series 1, Waverley
  3/3What makes a man betray his country to fight for another cause? Ambition, politics, love?
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Sir Walter Scott Special from the Royal Opera House
  Mariella Frostrup presents a Sir Walter Scott special from the Royal Opera House.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—28/04/2013
  Roger McGough dares to walk on the wilder side, focusing on feelings other than love.
12. 17:00
  Tax Avoidance: The Hidden Cost
  Michael Robinson shows how tax avoidance powers the spread of aggressive global companies.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Alisher Usmanov
  Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—28/04/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/04/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—28/04/2013
  Gerry Northam chooses the best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/04/2013
  Pip is making a point.
4. 19:15
  Believe It!—Series 1, Power
  4/4Does power drive you mad? Richard Wilson knows.(R)
5. 19:45
  George Mackay Brown Stories—The Wireless Set
  1/3A couple are bemused by a gift from their son, but it soon comes in useful.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—26/04/2013
  Gwyneth Williams, the Controller of Radio 4, answers listener questions.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—An interior designer, a theatre director, a cricketer, a prima ballerina and a musician
  Matthew Bannister on Jocasta Innes, Patrick Garland, Mike Denness and Maria Tallchief.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Overseas resort schemes; chargeback complications
  Presented by Paul Lewis. Investors fear for their cash in an overseas resort scheme.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
  Peter Sissons presents an appeal on behalf of the 3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays).
10. 21:30
  In Business—Potash of Gold
  Peter Day reports on plans to mine valuable potash in North Yorkshire.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—28/04/2013
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—28/04/2013
  Zoe Williams of the Guardian analyses how newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Steve Coogan as Paul Raymond; Jack Black in new movie Bernie; Terence Stamp on his best films
  Can bio-pics be honest? We ask Steve Coogan (The Look of Love) and Jack Black (Bernie).
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Escapism
  Art historian James Fox considers why there seems to be a human need to escape.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/04/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Power of Oil
  The power of oil - a special programme exploring the role of oil in shaping our society.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—28/04/2013
  The bells of St Mary the Virgin, Chislet, Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/04/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/04/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/04/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/04/2013
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/04/2013
  A vote in Europe today could see a ban on some pesticides linked to bee decline.
10. 05:57
  Weather—29/04/2013
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 29 April 2013