LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 1
1/5The team boards their yacht Pelagic, designed for the glacial ice fields they encounter.(R)
00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 1
1/5Dr Alfred Alexander builds a holiday home by the lake in the village of Gross Glienicke.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/12/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—Hind Stalking in Sutherland
Moira Hickey spends a day on a Highland estate where the annual hind cull is underway.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hyacinth Macaw
Sir David Attenborough presents the hyacinth macaw of the Brazilian Pantanal.(R)
- Back to top
Morning
06:00
Today—29/12/2015
Guest editor Sir Bradley Wiggins takes the helm.
07:45
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
09:45
Daily Service—29/12/2015
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Andrew Martlew.
10:00
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
- Back to top
Afternoon
12:01
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
12:04
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: First Test, Durban - Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
15:45
Mastertapes—Series 5, Squeeze (the B Side)
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford face audience questions about Squeeze's 'East Side Story'
16:00
The Food Programme—Yotam Ottolenghi: A Life Through Food
Yotam Ottolenghi shares his life through food with Sheila Dillon.(R)
16:30
Great Lives—Precious Lunga chooses Wangari Maathai
Matthew Parris explores the remarkable life of Professor Wangari Maathai.
17:00
PM—29/12/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
- Back to top
Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2015 "Silent Bomber" found guilty
Married couple convicted of planning suicide bombing
18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 8, Julian and the Assanging Technicolour Download
2/6Julian Assange's story is wiki-leaked in this overly melodramatic 15 Minute Musical.(R)
18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Financial Advisor
1/6Milton becomes a financial adviser, sinks the pound and fights off a Swedish invasion.
19:00
The Archers—29/12/2015
Helen and Rob have a proposition.
19:15
Front Row—Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello looks back over a musical career spanning almost four decades
19:45
Incredible Women—Series 4, Maria Webber
Jeremy Front meets the government's new special adviser to schools, Maria Webber.(R)
20:00
The Boat Children
Hashi Mohamed follows the trail of of unaccompanied child migrants arriving in Europe.
20:40
In Touch—Book Review Programme
Peter White and two guests have a lively debate about three of their favourite books.
21:00
The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 2
2/3A whale biologist is among those who reveal there is more to listening than hearing.
21:30
The Long View—Slave Labour and Consumer Power
Jonathan Freedland examines current debates about ethical shopping and production.(R)
21:58
Weather—29/12/2015
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Storm Frank: Further flooding expected
Heavy rain expected in northern England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2
2/5Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea.
23:00
The Show What You Wrote—Series 3, The End
4/4The sketch show written by the public.
23:30
Notes From a Northern Irish Childhood
Marie-Louise Muir revisits youth orchestras set up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland(R)
- Back to top
Late
00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 2
2/5Fierce storms and dense sea ice provide more challenges to the film crew.(R)
00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 2
2/5The Alexanders have fled Germany, and the house is to become home to a new family.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/12/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—Fenland Celery
Anna Hill celebrates the return of the winter speciality fenland celery in Cambridgeshire.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—House Wren
Sir David Attenborough presents the house wren found across the New World.(R)































