LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Nella Last's Peace, Episode 2
2/5 Nella looks forward to having her two adult sons, Cliff and Arthur, home for Christmas.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with the Venerable Dr John Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/12/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—17/12/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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09:45
Daily Service—17/12/2008
Christian worship and music led by Mark Coffey.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sir Michael Parkinson; Childcare
Sir Michael Parkinson on his childhood, career and the women who influenced him.
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11:00
In Living Memory—Series 9, Episode 4
4/4 Examines the short-lived and much maligned Sinclair C5 three-wheeler.
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—Dead Side of the Mic, Episode 2
2/4 The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—17/12/2008
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—17/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/12/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
The Media Show—17/12/2008
Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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14:00
The Archers—16/12/2008
Matchmaker, matchmaker...
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 4. 'Gainst All Disaster
4/4 Mankind's immortal hero must help Joseph of Arimethea - held captive by a malevolent angel
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—14/12/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Tapertime, The Concert
3/5 By Romesh Gunesekera. A newly-arrived army officer must sing for his supper.
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15:45
Blind Man Seeks Work—Rock Star
3/5 Peter enlists ex-Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones to help improve his rock star image.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Chinese Capitalism - Concepts in Education
Laurie Taylor discusses the impact of China's economic reforms with Will Hutton.
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16:30
All in the Mind—Magnetic Seizure Therapy - Debt and Mental Health - A Good Cry?
Claudia Hammond reports on trials of Magnetic Seizure Therapy, a treatment for depression.
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17:00
PM—17/12/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/12/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 1
1/6 Feeling middle-aged at 35, Will seeks advice from godfather Peter and Tory MP George.
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19:00
The Archers—17/12/2008
All falls apart.
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19:15
Front Row—17/12/2008
With Mark Lawson. Plus John Lloyd and John Mitchinson, creators of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2 series QI
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 3
3/5 Jacqui disagrees with her boss, DI Long, about the identity of the killer.
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20:00
Moral Maze—17/12/2008
Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik and Michael Portillo ask, can there be too much democracy?
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20:45
The Draftsman's Contract—Episode 2
2/2 Shaun Ley examines the work of the Parliamentary Draftsmen.
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21:00
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—16/12/2008
Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
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21:30
Midweek—17/12/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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21:58
Weather—17/12/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/12/2008
National and international news and analysis with Carolyn Quinn.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 3
3/10 Scrooge is visited by the first of the three spirits, the Ghost of Christmas Past.
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23:00
The Cornwell Estate—Series 1, Dave Kafka
1/4 Ex-con Dave receives an unwelcome visit from a benefits officer.
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23:15
The Ladies—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Pippa tries to work out why her date with a manic depressive is going so badly.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/12/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Nella Last's Peace, Episode 1
1/5 Nella reflects on hopes for the future after the announcement of the Japanese surrender.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with the Venerable Dr John Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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