BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Friday 25 December 2020

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Early
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/12/20 Swapping an urban life for a future in rural farming
  We meet city dwellers who have gone back to the land and bought a small holding or farm.
7. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Something Understood—Hope in an Age of Adversity
  Mark Tully presents a special edition from his home in Delhi, seeking light in dark times.
2. 07:00
  With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas
  A festive celebration of The Archers, with readings, music and anecdotes from the cast.
3. 08:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Cliff Richard
  Sir Cliff Richard shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
4. 08:45
  Short Works—Home by Christine Dwyer Hickey
  In 1978, a young girl moves to London at Christmas to start a new life.
5. 09:00
  Christmas Service: Born for us Today
  The Revd Richard Carter leads a socially-distanced retelling of the Christmas story.
6. 09:45
  A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 10 - The Raid
  10/11In Barack Obama's memoir the defining military action of his presidency commences.
7. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Christmas Day on Joy
  Christmas Day with Jane Garvey and guests talking about Joy.
8. 10:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—5. Disappearance
  5/10Edwin and Neville seem to have resolved their differences with John Jasper.
9. 11:00
  You're Dead to Me—The Victorian Christmas
  Greg Jenner and his guests explore the surprising history of the Victorian Christmas
10. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Poundsqueezers
  Christmas isn't just about charity! Arthur heads to the pound shop for his gifts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Five: Turkey and Me
  5/5Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
3. 12:18
  Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2020
  Michael Rosen and his son Joe choose the best of BBC Radio this year
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News Summary—25/12/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:15
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Object 101
  Neil MacGregor updates his famous radio series with an object chosen to represent 2020.
7. 13:45
  Why Why Why?—5. What's going on?
  5/5Phill Jupitus talks about what's happening in our lives with historian Rutger Bregman.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—24/12/2020
  Kirsty demands answers
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Christmas by the Lake by Rachel Joyce
  Walter is 68. Mary is 64. He’s madcap. She resists change. But they both hate Christmas
10. 15:00
  HM The Queen
  The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
11. 15:05
  News Summary—25/12/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
12. 15:15
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Merry Christmas
  Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts answer your questions.
13. 16:00
  Drama on 4—Star Child by Patrick Barlow
  Jim Broadbent stars in Patrick Barlow’s unique and loving take on the Christmas story.
14. 17:00
  Nature Table—The Nature Table Christmas Special
  Sue Perkins shows and tells festive-themed nature with her guests.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Excuse Me, Are You John Shuttleworth?—1. Graham Who..?
  1/2After years hiding behind the masks of made-up people, Graham Fellows tells his own story.
3. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2020, Episode 3
  3/3The show goes behind the scenes to reveal what those in charge are up to at Christmas.
4. 19:00
  Front Row—Australian composer, musician and actor, Tim Minchin
  Tim Minchin on Matilda, success and failure, and his first solo album
5. 19:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—5. Disappearance
  5/10Edwin and Neville seem to have resolved their differences with John Jasper.
6. 20:00
  Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—171. Cyprian Santas and Silhouettes, with Dawn French
  Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by special guest Dawn French.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Spiritual Pick and Mix
  Bernardine Evaristo reflects on spirituality and syncretism.
8. 21:00
  The Reunion—Strictly Come Dancing
  An all-star cast share memories of the very start of one of the BBC's most popular shows.
9. 22:00
  Loose Ends—Music from Sting & Melody Gardot, Suzanne Vega, Jamie Cullum and more
  Clive Anderson with a choice of some of the best music performances on Loose Ends.
10. 22:45
  An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Five: Turkey and Me
  5/5Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
11. 23:00
  Great Lives—The Great Lives of Great Lives
  After 450 episodes, Matthew Parris thinks it's time to find out what makes a great life.
12. 23:30
  Wireless Nights—Series 6, Destiny's Child
  Jarvis Cocker hosts a festive edition, with stories of a shepherdess and a miracle birth
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Meditation
  A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
3. 00:30
  A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 10 - The Raid
  10/11In Barack Obama's memoir the defining military action of his presidency commences.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
9. 05:45
  In Their Element—Series 4, Helium
  4/5Chemist Andrea Sella celebrates how the element helium enhances our lives.

Saturday 26 December 2020