BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 25 December 2009

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Early
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop Alan Abernethy.
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/12/2009
  How to make the best of your Christmas turkey.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Archive on 4—A Laureate's Legacy - The Poetry Archive
  Andrew Motion tells the story of the proudest legacy of his time as Poet Laureate.(R)
2. 07:00
  Bryn Terfel Masters Wine
  Opera singer Bryn Terfel attempts to become a master sommelier.(R)
3. 07:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6John Lloyd and Sean Lock invite guests Tim Minchin, Philip Pullman and Clive James.(R)
4. 08:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Michael Caine
  Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Michael Caine.
5. 08:45
  The Santa Tapes—4. Santa's Everywhere
  4/4Alan Dein catches up with Santa as he crosses the globe.
6. 09:00
  Christmas Service
  A service with carols old and new from All Souls Church, Langham Place in London.
7. 09:45
  Paw Tracks in the Moonlight by Denis O'Connor—Episode 5
  5/5O'Connor reflects on Christmas Day how much better life is post kitten rescue.
8. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Carol Ann Duffy; Childhood and Christmas
  Are today's children unable to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas?
9. 11:00
  A Funny Sort of Sound
  Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.(R)
10. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
  2/6Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Loose Ends—25/12/2009
  Clive Anderson introduces an eclectic mix of the year's best music and conversation.
3. 13:00
  With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas
  James Naughtie shares some of his favourite pieces of writing.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—24/12/2009
  Family tree.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
  1/2Precious Ramotswe has an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football.
6. 15:00
  HM The Queen
  The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
7. 15:07
  News—25/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 15:15
  Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Seller of Beds
  2/2The detectives are embroiled in the murky world of the football cheat.
9. 16:00
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.(R)
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—25/12/2009
  Francine Stock talks to 92-year-old actress Googie Withers, star of Night And The City.
11. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—25th December 1989
  Ceausescu and his wife are executed in Romania.
12. 17:00
  Pick of the Year—25/12/2009
  Rob Brydon unwraps the best of the year's offerings from across BBC radio.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—25/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/12/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Yuletide Stress & Santa's Strike
  2/7All the latest festive news from John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee.
3. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 29, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—25/12/2009
  The truth is out.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—25/12/2009
  Mark Lawson in conversation with Alan Bennett in a special edition of Front Row.
6. 19:45
  Roald Dahl—Someone Like You, 5. Nunc Dimittis
  5/5A slighted lover plots an elaborate revenge.
7. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Anniversary Anniversary
  Dominic Sandbrook scrutinises our obsession with anniversaries.(R)
8. 20:50
  A Point of View—Talking About Their Generation
  Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.
9. 21:00
  The Late Mr Shakespeare
  A former boy actor reminisces about his time spent with The Bard. Stars Jim Broadbent.
10. 21:58
  Weather—25/12/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  News—25/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12. 22:15
  We Three Kings
  Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity.(R)
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Ingoldsby Legends, A Singular Passage, Part 2
  10/10A young woman is tormented by two men bent on exploring the dark arts.
14. 23:00
  Great Lives—Vivian Stanshall
  Neil Innes discusses the life of his colleague and friend Vivian Stanshall.
15. 23:30
  The Music Group—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Phil Hammond's guests include Don Warrington, Laura Barton and Martyn Poliakoff.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Meditation
  Children's author Michael Morpurgo reflects on the magic of storytelling at Christmas.
3. 00:30
  Paw Tracks in the Moonlight by Denis O'Connor—Episode 5
  5/5O'Connor reflects on Christmas Day how much better life is post kitten rescue.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/12/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
9. 05:45
  Running Away—Baroness Julia Neuberger
  5/5Baroness Julia Neuberger takes a stroll through the Victorian gardens in Leamington Spa.(R)

Saturday 26 December 2009