BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 27 December 2015

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Writing a New Nigeria—Suffering and Smiling
  In Lagos, Wana Udobang meets writers reflecting on the issues of contemporary Nigeria.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—27/12/2015
  Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Maggie Smith
  Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—27/12/2015
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Candle
  Sarah Cuddon reflects on the special qualities of candlelight.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Winter Sheep
  In the far north of Scotland, Joyce Campbell is preparing her sheep for a hard winter.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/12/2015
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Maggi Hambling's Winchester tapestries, Mohammed Ali's street art, Ghislaine Howard on the Seven Acts of Mercy.
  A Sunday programme special on the relationship between religion and art.
7. 07:15
  Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 2
  Commentary on the second day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Afternoon
1. 12:01
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 2
  Commentary on the second day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
3. 15:45
  Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 2
  2/2Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.
4. 16:00
  Open Book—Look Back at the Year in Books
  The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics.
5. 16:30
  The Echo Chamber—Series 6, Sam Riviere and Emily Berry
  Paul Farley hears new poems from two new poets, Sam Riviere and Emily Berry.
6. 17:00
  A Meaty Problem
  Henry Dimbleby unravels the deep-seated attachment of the British to eating meat.(R)
7. 17:40
  Profile—Maggie Smith
  Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.(R)
8. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
9. 17:57
  Weather—27/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2015 Large areas of northern England remain flooded
  Rivers are overflowing and hundreds of people have been evacuated due to heavy rainfall.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
  Film critic and broadcaster Antonia Quirke chooses her BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/12/2015
  Will all be alright on opening night?
4. 19:15
  Drama on 4—Calendar Girls
  Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.
5. 20:45
  From the Vineyard—Red Burgundy by Peter Bradshaw
  2/3Three new stories about the wonderful world of wine.
6. 21:00
  Last Word—Some of the most memorable lives of the past twelve months
  A scientist, a diver, a marchioness and a singer - memorable lives from 2015 are recalled.
7. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—ChildLine
  Esther Rantzen presents an appeal on behalf of ChildLine.(R)
8. 21:30
  In Business—Christmas, Made in China
  Peter Day visits the Chinese city that makes most of the world's Christmas decorations.(R)
9. 22:00
  News Review of the Year—2015
  Paddy O'Connell assesses what stories and personalities really mattered in 2015 and why.
10. 23:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 1, Tattoos and Two Southern Gothics
  9/13Catherine Burns introduces tales about family history, growing up and surprises in prison.
11. 23:50
  A Point of View—Howard Jacobson: Sermons
  Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—A Special Programme on Rituals
  A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/12/2015
  Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—The Fergie at 70
  The story of the little grey tractor that revolutionised farming. With Sarah Swadling.
10. 05:56
  Weather—28/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.(R)

Monday 28 December 2015