BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 9 August 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/08/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Three Stories by Edith Pearlman—Unravished Bride
  2/3Introduced a wedding, their meetings will go on for a year - meetings with a difference.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/08/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—09/08/2015
  Bells from the monastery of the Transfiguration, on the Solovki Islands in Northern Russia
8. 05:45
  Profile—Jeremy Corbyn
  What sort of Labour leader would Jeremy Corbyn be?(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—09/08/2015
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Inside the Institution
  Mark Tully discusses the impact and the power institutions have in our lives.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Royal Special: Prince Charles on Biodiversity
  HRH The Prince of Wales shares his passion for the rich biodiversity of Transylvania.
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—09/08/2015
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Calais migrants, Anglican Communion, North Wales pilgrim walk
  As migrants try to get into the UK, is fear about 'the other' justified?
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Howard League for Penal Reform
  Appeal for the Howard League for Penal Reform, presented by charity beneficiary Danielle.
8. 07:57
  Weather—09/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—09/08/2015
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Care for Our Common Home
  A service of morning prayer from the church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Adam Gopnik: Long-Form Television
  Adam Gopnik reflects on the reason for our obsession with long-form television series.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Golden Plover
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the golden plover.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—09/08/2015
  News for a Sunday morning including a review of the papers. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—09/08/2015
  There is a gathering at Bridge Farm, and Ruth and David get moving.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Dr Bill Frankland
  Dr Bill Frankland, allergy specialist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—09/08/2015
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 63, Episode 4
  4/6Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Omid Djalili.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—My Food Hero: Tim Hayward meets Len Deighton
  Best-selling author Len Deighton talks with Tim Hayward about his incredible food story.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—09/08/2015
  Global news and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley.
6. 13:30
  Ken, Madge and the Strange Rock
  The story of a mysterious find on Morecambe beach by one man and his dog.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Dalston
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—09/08/2015
  Conversations about the challenges of caring and of political beliefs.
9. 15:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Antiquary
  2/3Richard Wilson stars as The Antiquary - a man who hordes secrets as well as treasures.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Petina Gappah, Michael Foreman, Duelling in literature, Food fiction
  Mariella Frostrup talks to author Petina Gappah about her novel The Book of Memory.
11. 16:30
  The Echo Chamber—Series 5, Liz Berry and Helen Mort
  2/4Paul Farley travels through the poetry heart of England with Liz Berry and Helen Mort.
12. 17:00
  Experiments in Living
  Juliet Gardiner compares experiments in communal living today with those after WWII.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Jeremy Corbyn
  What sort of Labour leader would Jeremy Corbyn be?(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—09/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/08/2015: Jeremy Corbyn backs greater public ownership
  The Labour leadership candidate wants to see more companies in public ownership.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Julie Hesmondhalgh
  Julie Hesmondhalgh chooses her BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/08/2015
  Kenton feels sorry for himself.
4. 19:15
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Susie Dent, Natalie Haynes, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall vie for wordy supremacy.(R)
5. 19:45
  Opening Lines—Series 17, Flour Baby by LA Craig
  2/3Rosey couldn't understand why her neighbour's new baby gives her the willies - until now.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—07/08/2015
  Quentin Letts infuriates some listeners, and the Today editor discusses presenters.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Cilla Black, Michael Kidson, APJ Abdul Kalam, Evelyn Gillan, George Cole
  Matthew Bannister discusses a singer, a teacher, a president, a campaigner and an actor.(R)
8. 21:00
  The New Workplace—Being Your Own Boss
  2/5Michael Robinson looks at the rapid rise in self-employment in recent years.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Howard League for Penal Reform
  Appeal for the Howard League for Penal Reform, presented by charity beneficiary Danielle.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—The Californian Drought
  How are Californian farm communities coping with their fourth year of drought?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—09/08/2015
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—09/08/2015
  Beth Rigby of the FT analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Jonny Greenwood on There Will Be Blood
  Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood on his score for There Will Be Blood.(R)
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Inside the Institution
  Mark Tully discusses the impact and the power institutions have in our lives.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/08/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Move—A Move into the Unknown
  1/3A dream home or a jump into the unknown? Rosie Millard on the highs and lows of moving.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—09/08/2015
  Bells from the monastery of the Transfiguration, on the Solovki Islands in Northern Russia(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/08/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/08/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/08/2015
  A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farming in 'crisis', Invasive weeds, Goats
  UK farming unions meet to discuss falling milk and lamb prices. With Felicity Evans.
10. 05:56
  Weather—10/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Crested Tit
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Crested Tit.(R)

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