LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 7 - As Others See Me
7/11 In his memoir Barack Obama recollects a trip to Oslo for something unexpected.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—23/12/2020
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2020
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/12/20 - NI protein crops, Biodiversity Net Gain, Welsh mussels and cyber security
Farmers in Northern Ireland could be given extra payments for growing protein crops.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl
Mark Cocker extols the aerial music flight of a wintering short-eared owl.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/12/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Mark Carney - How We Get What We Value, From Climate Crisis to Real Prosperity
4/4 Mark Carney argues that the market can be redirected to alleviating climate change.
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09:45
Daily Service—23/12/2020 The Manger
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Bishop David Walker.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Oti Mabuse, Domestic Abuse and Kinship Care, Quarry Bank Cotton Mill, Samantha Evans, Fire fighter.
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
The Mystery of Edwin Drood—3. Marriage
3/10 Mr Grewgious visits his ward, Rosa, to discuss the terms of her forthcoming marriage.
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11:00
...And Please Can I Have A Unicorn And World Peace?
Miles Jupp joins the team of elves at Santa's post office in the Arctic Circle.
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11:30
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, An American in Yxsjö
2/4 The scandi-com by Danny Robins goes global, as the Anderssons meet an American cousin.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—23/12/2020
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Three: The Christmas Tree
3/5 Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
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12:18
You and Yours—Grocery prices, Help to Buy, Second weddings
The new analysis showing grocery prices are down five per cent on this time last year.
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12:57
Weather—23/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—23/12/2020
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Why Why Why?—Are you lonesome tonight?
3/5 Phill Jupitus talks night time loneliness with Sue Peart and Professor Louise Arseneault.
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14:00
The Archers—22/12/2020
David’s evening takes a surprising turn
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14:15
Where This Service Will...—5. Where This Service Will Depart
5/5 By Katherine Jakeways. Final episode of the comedy about a couple who met on a train.
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15:00
Money Box—MBL: Charity fundraising
Your stories about charity fundraising, ideas and innovation in 2020.
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15:30
All in the Mind—Rapport; Brain health in later life; Changing optimism through lifespan
Rapport; Brain health in later life; Changing optimism through lifespan.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Disinformation
Laurie Taylor examines the spread of disinformation and how it can be challenged.
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16:30
The Media Show—Johnny Depp and the libel trial of the century
From celebrities to the Royal Family, why 2020 has been a very busy year for media lawyers
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17:00
PM—23/12/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/12/2020 Millions more face Tier 4 restrictions in England
The Health Secretary says a "dangerous" rise in cases is behind the tightening rules.
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18:30
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons
4/5 Professor Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons join Sandi Toksvig to explore 'hygge'.
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19:00
The Archers—23/12/2020
Gavin reaches the end of his tether
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19:15
Front Row—Mackenzie Crook, Collaborative board games, Janey Godley, Zing Tsjeng's party choice
Mackenzie Crook as Worzel Gummidge, cooperative board games, Janey Godley's video short.
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19:45
The Mystery of Edwin Drood—3. Marriage
3/10 Mr Grewgious visits his ward, Rosa, to discuss the terms of her forthcoming marriage.
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20:00
Grounded with Louis Theroux—13. Rylan Clark-Neal
Louis speaks to TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.
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20:45
Full Circle—Fox and Sharon
Five interconnected couples tell all.
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21:00
The Senses—Hearing
3/5 ‘I could hear my eyeballs moving’: how rogue messages pass between our ears and brain.
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21:30
The Media Show—Johnny Depp and the libel trial of the century
From celebrities to the Royal Family, why 2020 has been a very busy year for media lawyers
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22:00
The World Tonight—Millions more people go into Tier 4
Oxfordshire, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire upgrade on Boxing Day
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22:45
An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Three: The Christmas Tree
3/5 Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
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23:00
Felicity Ward - Appisodes—Series 2, Procrastination
3/4 The series in which stand up Felicity Ward downloads phone apps to deal with modern life
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23:15
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 2, 2. Money
Stand-up comic Ken Cheng describes his poker game addiction.
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23:30
Wireless Nights—Nights of Passage
Jarvis Cocker's award-winning nocturnal exploration of the human condition takes to sea.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 8 - Climate Change
8/11 Barack Obama's compelling memoir turns to the challenges of combatting climate change.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—24/12/2020
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2020
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/12/20 - The Community Farm at Christmas
Lucy Taylor finds out how Somerset's Community Farm is adapting to meet pandemic demand.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Toco Tucan
Chris Packham presents the South American toco tucan.
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