BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 24 December 2008

LW Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Judy Garland Life, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  2/5Susie remembers her 'Judy-like' family Christmases and her attempts to emulate her heroine
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/12/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—24/12/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—24/12/2008
  Christian worship and music led by Rev Stephen Shipley.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Wearing red; Major Janet Pilgrim
  The dos and don'ts of wearing red. Plus, Major Janet Pilgrim on her Royal Red Cross.
5. 11:00
  Nowhere Fast?
  Martin Plimmer looks at the ever-increasing pace of life and its consequences for us.(R)
6. 11:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 3. New York
  3/4The actor-cum-sleuth heads to New York for a funeral - and to pursue his detective work.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/12/2008
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—24/12/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—24/12/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—24/12/2008
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/12/2008
  Improv at the tech rehearsal.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Christmas Eve
  Festive comic drama by Adam Beeson based on a short story by Gogol.
8. 15:00
  Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
  Stephen Cleobury directs the choir for the annual Festival from King's College, Cambridge.
9. 16:30
  Thinking Allowed—Detectives
  Laurie Taylor brings past and present together to explore the culture of the detective.
10. 17:00
  PM—24/12/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
11. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
12. 17:57
  Weather—24/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/12/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Alistair Cooke's Seasonal Letters from America—Episode 1
  1/8Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America.
3. 18:30
  Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 2
  2/6Will's godfather Peter invites fashion presenter Kathy to help him dress better.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—24/12/2008
  Usha seeks sanctuary.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—People of the Year - Part 2
  With Mark Lawson. Julie Walters, Catherine Johnson Phyllida Lloyd talk about Mamma Mia!
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Old Peter's Russian Tales, Prince Ivan
  3/5A kingdom and the fortunes of a young prince are thrown into disarray when a baby is born.
7. 20:00
  Loose Ends—19/07/2008
  Peter Curran presents conversation, comedy and music from the Latitude Festival.(R)
8. 20:45
  Secret Lives—Episode 1
  1/3Gyles Brandreth persuades politicians to talk about their true selves.
9. 21:00
  Music Feature—Musical Comedy Was My Dish
  Ben Elton explores the lyrical side of PG Wodehouse, who wrote for many musical comedies.(R)
10. 21:30
  Midweek—24/12/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
11. 21:58
  Weather—24/12/2008
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  News—24/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
13. 22:06
  The World Tonight—24/12/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
14. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 8
  8/10Scrooge is visited by the fearsome Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
15. 23:00
  The Cornwell Estate—Series 1, Keith Butler
  2/4When cab driver Keith's wife goes into hospital, he's forced to re-evaluate his world view
16. 23:15
  The Ladies—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4An unattended bag causes confusion, and Lisa tries to deal with her pushy mother.
17. 23:30
  Midnight Mass
  From Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral with the archbishop of Liverpool, Patrick Kelly.
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Late
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 01:11
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Sarah Swadling.

Thursday 25 December 2008