BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 3 March 2009

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Decisive Moment, Episode 1
  1/5How our decisions are a finely-tuned blend of feeling and reason.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/03/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—House of Lords Reform
  Jonathan is joined by Billy Bragg to consider House of Lords reform now and in the 1600s.
3. 09:30
  The Prime Ministers—Series 1, Lord North
  2/8Nick asks if history has been fair to Lord North, the prime minister who lost America.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—03/03/2009
  Christian worship and music, led by Canon Chris Chivers.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Heston Blumenthal; Bulgarian orphanages
  Chef Heston Blumenthal on creating extraordinary dishes including ejaculating cakes.
6. 11:00
  Fixing the Pedigree Dog
  Sue Broom looks at the genetics and health of pedigree dogs.
7. 11:30
  From Jean Brodie to Carrie Bradshaw: Spinsters in Popular Culture
  Ann Widdecombe explores how single women have been depicted in popular culture.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—03/03/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. Privacy versus Public protection.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—03/03/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Sleeve Notes
  Laura Barton explains her love for vinyl album sleeve notes.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—02/03/2009
  Not what Brian was expecting.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Lemon Squeezer
  A young woman faces up to the realities of life when she swaps London life for a convent.
8. 15:00
  Home Planet—03/03/2009
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
9. 15:30
  Readings From Bath—Knit One Purl One
  1/3By Pippa Gladhill. A funny and tender account of a marriage, holidays and knitting.
10. 15:45
  My Alter Ego—Eliza Vestris
  2/5Burlesque performer Kirsty Allan on Eliza Vestris, Britain's first burlesque star.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Children and the Law
  Focusing on some of the ways in which the law affects children.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Robyn Karney and Huw Stephens
  Robyn Karney, Huw Stephens and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—03/03/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—03/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/03/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Boston
  2/6A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/03/2009
  Who's at the door?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—03/03/2009
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including the verdict on superhero film Watchmen.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 2
  2/5The world panics as the virus spreads and Roger confronts John with some horrifying news.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Teachers in the dock
  Julian O'Halloran asks if school safety measures to protect children have gone too far?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—03/03/2009
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Am I Normal?—Series 6, Post-natal Depression
  2/4Vivienne Parry investigates post-natal depression.
9. 21:30
  The Long View—House of Lords Reform
  Jonathan is joined by Billy Bragg to consider House of Lords reform now and in the 1600s.
10. 21:58
  Weather—03/03/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/03/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The White Tiger, Episode 7
  7/10Balram begins to dream of the glittering prizes that his new life offers.
13. 23:00
  Mastering the Universe—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Investigating the fun that can be had, at other people's expense, through travel.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/03/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Decisive Moment, Episode 2
  2/5How the fluctuations of a few dopamine neurons saved a battleship in the first Gulf War.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 4 March 2009