LW Schedule
Morning
07:30
Today—28/12/2013
Including Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
09:00
Saturday Live—Philosopher Angie Hobbs
Anita Anand and JP Devlin with philosopher Angie Hobbs and Boycie's Inheritance Tracks.
10:30
The Playlist Series—Nell Gwyn's Playlist
David Owen Norris recreates the musical world of Nell Gwyn in Drury Lane.
11:00
The Forum—Ice
Marvel at the frozen world of the polar ice caps with Bridget Kendall and guests.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Transglobal Express
A special edition featuring the best of the year's most unusual and entertaining stories.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—28/12/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Money Box—Listeners take on financial firms
Paul Lewis celebrates the tenacity of Money Box listeners who've taken on financial firms.
12:30
Chain Reaction—Series 9, Terry Christian talks to Kevin Bridges
1/6TV presenter Terry Christian talks to stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges.(R)
12:57
Weather—28/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
News—28/12/2013
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
13:15
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2013
Sandi Toksvig picks the best of BBC Radio this year.(R)
14:00
Saturday Drama—Otherwise Engaged
Simon Gray's best-loved comedy. A publisher tries to enjoy a Saturday listening to Wagner.(R)
15:30
Soul Music—Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944.(R)
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Why the Queen topped the Power List; Gail Rebuck; Baroness Hale; Dido Harding
Jane Garvey presents highlights from interviews with the women on the first WH Power List.
17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
17:30
iPM—28/12/2013
'This was the year that I found out I was a woman' - news sent in by listeners.(R)
17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—28/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15
Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Miranda Sawyer, Scottee, Emma Kennedy, Alison Moyet, London Community Gospel Choir
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Idris Elba
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.
19:15
Saturday Review—Love/Hate in 2013
Love them or hate them - the arts items that split the critics in 2013.
20:00
Archive on 4—The Three Day Week
White explores the political significance of the 1970s crisis, when Edward Heath was PM.
21:00
Roddy Doyle on Radio 4—Roddy Doyle's The Van
In a dilapidated van, Jimmy Rabbitte and Bimbo venture into the fish 'n' chip industry.(R)
22:00
News and Weather—28/12/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
22:15
The Island at the End of the World
A rare visit to Palmerston, the south Pacific island, where all are descended from one man
22:30
Stig at Fifty
David Almond celebrates the 50th birthday of the classic children's book Stig of the Dump.(R)
23:00
Test Match Special—Fourth Ashes Test, the MCG in Melbourne: Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England.
