LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Bourgeois Power and Marriage
Was marrying within the family key to success of the ruling classes in Victorian England?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/12/2009
The sound of bells from St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey in Cheshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/2009
Including an in-depth look at pig production.
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05:57
Weather—28/12/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/12/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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07:45
Test Match Special—28/12/2009
Coverage of the third day of the Second Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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09:45
Daily Service—28/12/2009
Christian worship and music led by Dr Michael Ford.
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10:00
Test Match Special—28/12/2009
Coverage of the third day of the Second Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Afternoon
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15:45
A View Through a Lens—Series 1, Seals
1/5 John films grey seals giving birth at night off the Northumberland coast. (R)
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16:00
The Food Programme—Bread Skills
Sheila Dillon celebrates 'real' bread and those who make it.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—28/12/2009
Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the popularity of angels in contemporary culture.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—28th December 1989
Jimi Hendrix is deployed against General Noriega.
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17:00
PM—28/12/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—28/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 3
3/7 Food campaigner Jack Spratt and the Tooth Fairy debate the nation's nutrition.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—New Year Special
David Mitchell chairs. The panel includes Rob Brydon, John Lloyd and Stephen Fry.
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19:00
The Archers—28/12/2009
Pip makes an announcement.
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19:15
Front Row—28/12/2009
The lives of Somerset Maugham, Muriel Spark and William Golding in a biography special.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—My Mad Grandad, Episode 1
1/5 Touching and funny tale by Mike Scott of family quarrels and misspent old age.
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20:00
Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 5, The Glorious Revolution
4/4 Michael Portillo reconsiders the uncomfortable facts behind The Glorious Revolution.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Sweden
Andrew Brown tries to find out if the rural heart of Sweden lives on in the modern age.
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21:00
The Dragons' Lab
Trevor Cox goes behind the scenes at a multi-million pound science funding event.
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21:30
Start the Week—28/12/2009
Leading scientists Sir Roy Anderson, Richard Dawkins, John Shepherd and Barbara Sahakian
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21:58
Weather—28/12/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/12/2009
With Roger Hearing. A Briton found guilty of drug smuggling in China is to be executed.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Tove Jansson - The True Deceiver, Episode 1
1/10 Katri offers to run errands for an aging artist. But what does she want in return?
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23:00
Word of Mouth—22/12/2009
Michael Rosen takes apart some jokes to try to find out why they're funny.
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23:30
A Life With ...—Series 5, Microbes
1/3 Writer and naturalist Paul Evans meets Prof Lynn Margulis. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Dear Darwin—Episode 1
1/5 Dr Craig Venter on his own experiences as a collector, medic and geneticist. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vincent van Gogh - The Letters, Episode 1
1/5 The artist's letters reveal his intriguing character, his relationships and his process.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/12/2009
The ex-army medics who teach people in rural communities to use battlefield first aid.
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