LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—A Special Programme on Rituals
A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/12/2015
Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Fergie at 70
The story of the little grey tractor that revolutionised farming. With Sarah Swadling.
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05:56
Weather—28/12/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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07:15
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 3
Commentary on the third day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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09:45
Daily Service—28/12/2015
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Peter Whittaker.
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10:00
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 3
Commentary on the third day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Afternoon
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12:01
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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12:04
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 3
Commentary on the third day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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15:45
Christmas Is a Sad Season for the Poor by John Cheever
Martin Freeman reads John Cheever's classic Christmas tale about the power of giving. (R)
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16:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 11, 2015
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Heaven and the Afterlife
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religious perspectives on the afterlife.
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17:00
PM—28/12/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2015 The Environment Agency has said a complete rethink is needed on the UK's flood defences
David Cameron insists he will do whatever is necessary to respond to severe flooding.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Xmas 2015, Seven Bribes
Richie Webb and cast take Sepp Blatter down a peg in this West End musical.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 5
5/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon.
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19:00
The Archers—28/12/2015
Elizabeth has fond memories.
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19:15
Front Row—Cultural Philanthropy
Kirsty Lang speaks to cultural philanthropists about their role in funding the Arts.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 4, Kirstie Clarke
Meet Kirstie Clarke. She tells it like it is. No holds barred, no matter who she offends. (R)
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20:00
The Philosopher's Arms—Series 5, Future People
The Philosopher's Arms asks what sort of people should we bring into the world.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Saving India's Parsis
India's Parsi population is declining. Can Parsis be persuaded to make more babies? (R)
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21:00
Putting Science to Work—Infuriating Packaging
Jim Al-Khalili brings three scientists together to solve a problem facing society. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Shakespeare's Late Plays - recorded at the Globe's Playhouse
Simon Russell Beale, Jeanette Winterson, Dominic Dromgoole and Katherine Duncan-Jones. (R)
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21:58
Weather—28/12/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Historic deal over 'comfort women'
Japan and South Korea sign agreement, Vichy archives released, record Australian drought.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 1
1/5 Having found literary success, our lady heads to a conference in Brussels.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 5, Squeeze (the A Side)
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford talk about Squeeze's 1981 album, 'East Side Story'
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23:30
Sounds Up There
Sound designer Glenn Freemantle, who worked on Gravity, commemorates the first spacewalk. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 1
1/5 The team boards their yacht Pelagic, designed for the glacial ice fields they encounter. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 1
1/5 Dr Alfred Alexander builds a holiday home by the lake in the village of Gross Glienicke. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hind Stalking in Sutherland
Moira Hickey spends a day on a Highland estate where the annual hind cull is underway.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hyacinth Macaw
Sir David Attenborough presents the hyacinth macaw of the Brazilian Pantanal. (R)
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