LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—11/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How To Make The World Add Up by Tim Harford—Keep an open mind
4/5Tim Harford reads from his new book decoding the truth behind statistics.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/12/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—11/12/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson.
05:45
Farming Today—11/12/20 The future for Scottish farmers, air pollution, sprouts
How food and direct payments will be at the heart of the new Scottish system for farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Sicklebill
Michael Palin presents the black sicklebill of New Guinea.
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Morning
06:00
Today—11/12/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—11/12/2020
Sean Curran reports as MPs are updated on the Brexit trade talks.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar
Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar, medical scientist, shares the soundtrack of his life.
09:45
Daily Service—11/12/2020 The Glory of God Gives Light
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev'd Roy Jenkins
10:00
Woman's Hour—Ockenden Review, Puberty Blockers, Student Sex Work Policy
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
10:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 10, Episode 5
5/5Award-winning drama series about young parents with learning disabilities.
11:00
The Power of Three—Episode 2
2/3A deeply personal documentary series, as triplets face living apart for the first time.
11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Good King Senseless
Count Arthur sets about launching Malcolm's singing career with some Christmas carolling.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/12/2020
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig—Episode 5
5/10There is a system error in The Midnight Library.
12:18
You and Yours—Instagram puppies; Gambling Act; Student Stress
The designer puppies advertised on Instagram and Facebook but bred in Eastern Europe.
12:57
Weather—11/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—11/12/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Hoxne pepper pot
5/5Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
14:00
The Archers—10/12/2020
Helen is asked a shocking favour.
14:15
Drama on 4—London Particular, Episode 2
2/6Alice uncovers powerful secrets in the forgotten corners of London. Time travelling drama.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Hellebores and Birds
Peter Gibbs is joined by a panel of horticultural experts.
15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
A report on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal.
16:00
Last Word—Mario Molina, Irina Antonova, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, Peter Alliss (pictured)
Matthew Bannister on a chemist, a curator, a President, a golf commentator.
16:30
Feedback—11/12/2020
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
17:00
PM—11/12/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/12/2020 PM and EU say trade deal unlikely
Johnson's bid to discuss Brexit with the leaders of Germany and France is rebuffed.
18:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2020, Episode 1
1/3It’s beginning to look a lot like a Covidy, Brexity, Trumpy, Bideny Christmas.
19:00
Front Row—Barbara Windsor remembered, Vaughan Williams, Cultural Recovery Fund loans, American Utopia reviewed, Zaina Arafat
A look back at the career of Barbara Windsor.
19:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 10, Episode 5
5/5Award-winning drama series about young parents with learning disabilities.
20:00
Any Questions?—Robert Courts MP, Louise Haigh MP, Layla Moran MP, Sammy Wilson MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
20:50
A Point of View—Confessions of an Anti-Clasper
Howard Jacobson reflects on hugging, past and present.
21:00
The Reith Lectures—Mark Carney - How We Get What We Value, From Credit Crisis to Resilience
2/4Mark Carney assesses what lessons have been learnt from the 2008 financial crash.
22:00
The World Tonight—PM: "very, very likely" UK won't agree EU trade deal
European Commission President says 'no-deal' most likely outcome
22:45
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig—Episode 5
5/10There is a system error in The Midnight Library.
23:00
Americast—Eau d'Americast
Perfumes, pandemic and penalties.
23:30
Great Lives—Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII
Who would marry a serial killer? Katherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—12/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How To Make The World Add Up by Tim Harford—Step back and enjoy the long view
5/5Tim Harford reads from his new book decoding the truth behind statistics.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/12/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—12/12/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/12/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Stephen Wigley
05:45
Full Circle—Joe, Jus and Jordan
Five interconnected couples tell all.
