BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 15 December 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 1 - The Move to the Senate
  1/11Barack Obama reads from the highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/12/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Stephen Wigley
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/12/20 Request for emergency use of banned pesticide, scallop fishing, beef for Christmas
  UK farmers are asking for emergency use of a banned pesticide.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Eleanor Matthews on the Magpie
  Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls the magpie for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—15/12/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—15/12/2020
  News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
3. 09:00
  Soul Music—Sunshine on Leith
  Exploring how the Proclaimers' Sunshine on Leith is a love song to humanity for many.
4. 09:30
  In Their Element—Series 4, Silver
  1/5Chemist Andrea Sella celebrates how the element silver enhances our lives.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—15/12/2020 Bringing good news
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Vicky Walker.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Online Harms Bill, Food and Class, Talking about Climate Change
  The long-delayed Online Harms Bill, aimed at holding tech firms to account.
7. 10:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
8. 11:00
  Don't Log Off—Series 12, Searching For Hope
  Alan Dein searches for the stories that connect us in a changed world.
9. 11:30
  When Will Theatre Come Black?
  As the sector rebuilds, Bridget Minamore imagines a new future for Black British theatre.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—15/12/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig—Episode 7
  7/10Nora performs live with her rock band The Labyrinths.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours - How ready are you for Brexit?
  How ready are you feeling for Brexit?
4. 12:57
  Weather—15/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—15/12/2020
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Arthur Cares—Kash
  2/5People with minor problems seek the advice of 12-year-old Arthur.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—14/12/2020
  Susan makes her farewell.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Dot and the Russian Dossier
  Leaving her desk at the War Rooms behind, Dot embarks on a most perilous mission.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—The Caretakers
  Short documentaries about caretakers. Presented by Josie Long.
10. 15:30
  Curious Cases—Series 17, The Martian Mission
  What would it take for humans to live on Mars? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
11. 16:00
  Living British
  Adrian Chiles tries to live British for a week. How self-sufficient are we as a nation?
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—David Spiegelhalter on Frank Ramsey
  Statistician David Spiegelhalter champions the short, brilliant life of Frank Ramsey.
13. 17:00
  PM—15/12/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/12/2020 No 10 says Christmas relaxation of coronavirus restrictions under constant review
  No 10 says Christmas relaxation of coronavirus restrictions under constant review
2. 18:30
  Help! My Head's in Wookey Hole
  Anneka Rice goes on the hilarious hunt for her Madame Tussaud's waxwork head.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/12/2020
  Philip’s making plans.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Lark Ascending at 100, Wonder Woman 1984 reviewed, reading outside your comfort zone
  Violinist Jennifer Pike tells us what makes The Lark Ascending the nation's favourite.
5. 19:45
  Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, 2. A Sign at the Window
  2/5Preparations for the re-opening of the Druid's Rest.
6. 20:00
  Scientists in the Spotlight
  Jim Al-Khalili finds out how The Life Scientific has changed during the pandemic.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—The RNIB's New Chair Of Trustees Anna Tylor
  An interview with Anna Tylor the new Chair of Trustees at the RNIB.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Racism, awards and hypermobility
  Childhood racism and future mental health.
9. 21:30
  Soul Music—Sunshine on Leith
  Exploring how the Proclaimers' Sunshine on Leith is a love song to humanity for many.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Mounting pressure to limit Xmas relaxations
  BBC understands Covid holiday guidance will be strengthened
11. 22:45
  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig—Episode 7
  7/10Nora performs live with her rock band The Labyrinths.
12. 23:00
  Date Night—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Character comedy series with Marc Wootton and friends playing couples on date night.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—15/12/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 2 - Hard Times on the Campaign Trail
  2/11Barack Obama reads from the gripping first volume of his presidential memoirs.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/12/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Stephen Wigley
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/12/20 Welsh farming post-Brexit, rural health services suffering in pandemic, preparations for Christmas
  The Welsh government reveals details of its plans for the future of farming post-Brexit.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—YOLOBirder on the Peregrine Falcon
  Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder tells how he became hooked on peregrines.

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