BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 10 October 2008

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks: The Essential Alan Coren, Episode 4
  4/5Read by John Sessions. 1990s: 10 pound 66 And All That; Time for a Quick One; Tuning Up.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/10/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—David McVicar
  Kirsty Young's castaway is opera director David McVicar.
3. 09:45
  Act of Worship—10/10/2008
  An act of worship and music led by Rev Angela Tilby.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Randy Crawford; Faith and religion
  Singer-songwriter Randy Crawford on her 30-year career.
5. 11:00
  Listed
  Lucinda Lambton reports on the struggles to save unfashionable 1960s and 1970s buildings.
6. 11:30
  Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—Psmith Arranges His Future
  4/4Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—10/10/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—10/10/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
3. 12:57
  Weather—10/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—10/10/2008
  National and international news with Brian Hanrahan.
5. 13:30
  Feedback—10/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—09/10/2008
  Bad news for Will.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—HMS Surprise, Episode 3
  3/3Tragedy halts the ship's journey to the East Indies. Stephen makes a proposal of marriage.
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—The Lake District
  Four schoolmates retrace a walk in the Lake District with their former teacher.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Made in England, Episode 5
  5/5Beryl Bainbridge is inspired by reminiscences of the Liverpool of her childhood.
10. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—The Second War of Independence
  20/90America declares war on Britain and Washington burns.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—10/10/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
12. 16:30
  The Film Programme—10/10/2008
  Francine Stock talks to Hanif Kureshi and Stephen Frears about My Beautiful Launderette.
13. 17:00
  PM—10/10/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—10/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/10/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 66, Episode 3
  3/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With guests Francis Wheen, Carrie Quinlan, Mark Steel, Jeremy Hardy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/10/2008
  How do you solve a problem like Maria?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—10/10/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with daytime television host Richard Madeley.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Color Purple, Episode 5
  5/10Shug and Celie discover a terrible secret: Mister has been hiding Nettie's letters.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—10/10/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a 60th anniversary edition of the topical debate from Winchester.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—10/10/2008
  Lisa Jardine asks if we are too wedded to the idea of owning our own family home.
8. 21:00
  America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus—Liberty and Security
  4/18The impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on America.
9. 21:58
  Weather—10/10/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—10/10/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sentimental Education, Episode 5
  5/15Frederic meets the luscious Rose-Annette for the first time.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Ian Rankin and Sadie Jones
  Ian Rankin and Sadie Jones join Sue MacGregor to discuss some favourite books.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/10/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks: The Essential Alan Coren, Episode 5
  5/5Read by John Sessions. 2000s: Radio Fun; I Blame The Dealers; The Long Goodbye.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/10/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
8. 05:45
  iPM—11/10/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.

Saturday 11 October 2008