LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—15/12/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Afternoon Reading—Three for My Baby, Harold Lloyd Is Not the Man of My Dreams
3/3By Morven Crumlish. A woman meets Walter on the day she was meant to fall in love.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/12/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
02:00
Test Match Special—Third Ashes Test, the WACA in Perth: Day 3
Commentary from Perth on the third Ashes Test between Australia and England.
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Morning
10:30
The Archers Omnibus—15/12/2013
Shula struggles with her emotions. Meanwhile Jennifer and Jess begin to bond.
11:15
Desert Island Discs—Gillian Clarke
Kirsty Young talks to poet Gillian Clarke.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—15/12/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 5
5/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.(R)
12:32
The Food Programme—Fish & Chips
Sheila Dillon explores a renaissance in the great British fish and chip shop.
12:57
Weather—15/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
The World This Weekend—15/12/2013
The latest national and international news.
13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 2, Marina Chapman
Yorkshire grandmother Marina Chapman tells her dramatic tale of survival in the wild.
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Millennium Seed Bank
Eric Robson hosts GQT from the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place.(R)
14:45
The Listening Project Omnibus—Women Dealing with Life
Fi Glover with conversations about terminal cancer, acne, friendship and dreadlocks.
15:00
Roddy Doyle on Radio 4—The Commitments
Jim Sheridan directs Roddy Doyle's groundbreaking novel. Jimmy Rabbite is on a mission.
16:00
Open Book—Lord Peter Wimsey, John Freeman, Kate Mosse
Jill Paton Walsh and Sarah Crown talk about the enduring appeal of Lord Peter Wimsey.
16:30
Poetry Please—Poetry Please Special: Edge
Edge - a journey through space in poetry by Katrina Porteous, music by Peter Zinovieff.
17:00
Inside the Fed
Simon Jack tells the surprising story of the US Federal Reserve.(R)
17:40
Profile—Michelle Bachelet
Edward Stourton profiles Michelle Bachelet, former and perhaps future president of Chile.(R)
17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—15/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/12/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15
Pick of the Week—15/12/2013
Benjamin Zephaniah chooses the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
19:00
The Archers—15/12/2013
Leonie is feeling lonely.
19:15
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
3/6A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front.
19:45
Modern Welsh Voices—Brown Jug
1/5By Linda Ruhemann. Shopping for souvenirs in a small holiday town, a man's past is evoked.
20:00
Feedback—13/12/2013
Was the coverage of Nelson Mandela's death too much? And is music taking over Radio 4?(R)
20:30
Last Word—Stan Tracey, General Alfonso Armada, Mary Eyre, Bob George, Mary Riggans
A jazz musician, a Spanish general, a hockey international, a flea expert and an actress.(R)
21:00
Money Box—Pension industry accused; Steve Webb MP; Lloys mis-selling fine
The pension industry is accused of 'burgling' pensioners over annuities. With Paul Lewis.(R)
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Macmillan Cancer Support
Jo Brand presents an appeal for Macmillan Cancer Support.(R)
21:30
In Business—Workload
Peter Day talks to people with disabilities and asks how equal their opportunities are.(R)
22:00
Westminster Hour—15/12/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
22:45
What the Papers Say—15/12/2013
Caroline Daniel of the FT looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
23:00
The Film Programme—Harvey Weinstein; Xmas gifts from the film world; Alfonso Cuaron on Gravity
Francine Stock talks to legendary film producer Harvey Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax.(R)
23:30
Something Understood—Made by Hand
Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—16/12/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago
Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.(R)
00:45
Bells on Sunday—15/12/2013
The bells of St Edward's, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/12/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
02:00
Test Match Special—Third Ashes Test, the WACA in Perth: Day 4
Commentary from Perth on the third Ashes Test between Australia and England.



































