LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Female jockeys; military migrants
Laurie Taylor on our multinational armed forces, and Deborah Butler on female jockeys.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—23/12/2012
The bells of St Mary's Church, Ilmington, Warwickshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Archbishop Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/12/2012
Charlotte Smith is in a Yorkshire sprout field to help bring in the harvest for Christmas.
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05:57
Weather—24/12/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/12/2012
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—The Human Voice: Rolando Villazon and Mark-Anthony Turnage
Andrew Marr with Rolando Villazon, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Mary King and Michael Trimble.
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09:45
Daily Service—24/12/2012
Readings, prayer and carols, live from King's College Cambridge, led by the Dean.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Tracey Thorn, Diana Henry
Tracey Thorn plays songs for Christmas Eve, plus chef Diana Henry. With Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, Taste
1/5 Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage?
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11:00
Freedom Pass
Terry Waite and Christopher Matthew use their Freedom Passes on the buses of London.
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11:30
Enid Blyton - The Magic Faraway Tree—Rick Comes to Stay
1/2 Playfulness, soundscape and oddity above the rustling leaves of Enid Blyton's classic.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/12/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Christmas travel special - changing tourism and new destinations
Christmas travel special: New destinations and bargains in the UK and abroad.
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12:57
Weather—24/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/12/2012
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 6
6/10 Marina Warner probes the fate of the tales in the hands of the Nazis.
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14:00
The Archers—23/12/2012
Lilian lives it up.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Barber of Shavingham
A joyous a capella musical comedy about a matador who inherits a barber shop in Norfolk.
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15:00
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—24/12/2012
Christmas carols and readings from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Christmas Special: The Science of Christmas Behaviour
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate Christmas with Mark Gatiss and Steve Jones.
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17:00
PM—24/12/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Paddy O'Connell.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/12/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Christmas Special
Christmas special of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—24/12/2012
Mike's in the mood for dancing.
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19:15
Front Row—People of the Year 2012, part 2
Mark Lawson meets the arts headline makers of 2012, including EL James and Danny Boyle.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Little Twist of Dahl, Taste
1/5 Can conceited wine buff Richard Pratt identify a rare vintage?
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20:00
Earworms
6Music DJ Shaun Keaveny meets the scientists investigating why songs get stuck in our head (R)
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Poland's New Immigrants
Paul Henley meets the migrants heading to Poland, attracted by its thriving economy.
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21:00
Material World—20/12/2012
Unintelligent IQ tests, frozen Lakes, human life on Mars, and Santa stuck in a chimney.
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21:30
Start the Week—The Human Voice: Rolando Villazon and Mark-Anthony Turnage
Andrew Marr with Rolando Villazon, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Mary King and Michael Trimble.
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21:58
Weather—24/12/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—24/12/2012
Round-up of the day's news, with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Daphne Du Maurier—Frenchman's Creek, Episode 1
1/10 Lady Dona flees high society London for the family estate in Cornwall.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Under the Influence
Michael Rosen starts a new series by investigating the effects of alcohol on speech.
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23:30
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool.
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Late
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Archbishop Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/12/2012
Anna Hill meets the team who farm the real Downton Abbey estate at Highclere Castle.
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