BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 27 December 2011

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A Point of View—The End, yet again?
  The author and philosopher John Gray on the merits of living for the present.
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 1
  1/5Bart's East End childhood and early exposure to music.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Bishop Steven Croft.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/12/2011
  Rex Milton talks to Sarah Swadling about his family's herd of Exmoor ponies.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/12/2011
  With Justin Webb and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Colin Pillinger
  Prof Jim Al-Khalili talks to planetary scientist Colin Pillinger about life on Mars.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Bridget Kendall with Archbishop Rowan Williams
  Bridget Kendall talks to Archbishop Rowan Williams about his fascination with Dostoyevsky.
4. 09:45
  Daily Service—27/12/2011
  Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Tony Burnham.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Twitter Special
  Jane Garvey presents the guests and subjects inspiring the most Twitter comment in 2011.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 7
  7/15Roland and Maud try to find the truth about the relationship between Ash and LaMotte.
7. 11:00
  Yeti's Finger
  What do a film star, a biologist and a journalist have in common? A mysterious finger.
8. 11:30
  Beatles Christmas
  Alexei Sayle explores The Beatles festive fan club recordings and Christmas concerts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/12/2011
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  The Big Society: Have you got involved and has your community benefitted?
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—27/12/2011
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
5. 13:45
  Food for Thought—Series 2, Yoko Ono
  2/5Chips, cabbage and chocolate? Yoko Ono discusses her life in food with Nina Myskow.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—26/12/2011
  Recriminations fly at Bridge Farm.
7. 14:15
  Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities—2. The Old Order
  2/5Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
8. 15:00
  Home Planet—Are Our Seasons Changing?
  Do second flushes of spring blooms signal changing seasons?
9. 15:30
  Questions, Questions—28/07/2011
  Stewart Henderson ponders the universal appeal of the protest chant.(R)
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—But I've Got a Degree!
  Michael Rosen examines letters we use before and after our names.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Ludwig II of Bavaria
  Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
12. 17:00
  PM—27/12/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  A Point of View—The Meaning of Debt
  Sarah Dunant looks at different aspects of debt.
3. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Douglas (Isle of Man)
  4/6Mark Steel creates a stand-up show for residents of Douglas on the Isle of Man.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—27/12/2011
  Pat tries to make amends.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Singers Joseph Calleja, Ian Bostridge, Mark Padmore and Iestyn Davies
  Mark Lawson talks to singers Joseph Calleja, Ian Bostridge, Mark Padmore and Iestyn Davies
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 7
  7/15Roland and Maud try to find the truth about the relationship between Ash and LaMotte.
7. 20:00
  Buying Defence
  Is Britain wasting billions through bad defence procurement? Francis Tusa investigates.
8. 20:40
  In Touch—Peter White meets actor Ryan Kelly - Jazzer in The Archers. 27/12/2011
  Why playing Jazzer in The Archers is a dream come true for blind actor Ryan Kelly.
9. 21:00
  Plumbers and Penguins
  Chris Eldon Lee follows the fortunes of tradesmen recruited to work in the Antarctic.(R)
10. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Colin Pillinger
  Prof Jim Al-Khalili talks to planetary scientist Colin Pillinger about life on Mars.
11. 21:58
  Weather—27/12/2011
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/12/2011
  Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 7
  7/10Linda's success with the communists does not extend to Christian.
14. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 5, The Science of Christmas
  Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss Christmas with Richard Dawkins and Mark Gatiss.
15. 23:30
  For One Night Only—Series 6, BB King Live At The Regal
  2/4Paul Gambaccini tells the story behind BB King's classic 1964 album, Live at the Regal(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A Point of View—The Meaning of Debt
  Sarah Dunant looks at different aspects of debt.
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 2
  2/5Bart meets Joan Littlewood and writes the songs for Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Bishop Steven Croft.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/12/2011
  Sarah Swadling meets the beef herd on the Exmoor farm of the Milton family.

Wednesday 28 December 2011