BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 26 December 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—26/12/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Frank Turner and the Meon Valley
  Frank Turner returns to the area in which he spent his early life, the Meon Valley.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Boxing Day Farming Today This Week - Looking Back at 2020
  Charlotte Smith looks back at what 2020 has meant for food and farming.
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—26/12/2020
  Racing driver Lewis Hamilton guest-edits the programme.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Adam Buxton
  Lady Anne Glenconner, lockdown quizmaster Jay Flynn, actress and singer Sheila Ferguson.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 31, Home Economics: Episode 20
  1/7Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
8. 11:00
  You're Dead to Me—The History of Chocolate
  Greg Jenner and his guests explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate.
9. 11:30
  BBC Inside Science—Space Rocks, Aquatic Dinosaurs and Global Temperatures; 2020 science reviewed
  Dr Adam Rutherford and guests discuss space, dinosaurs and climate science in 2020.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—26/12/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Living British
  Adrian Chiles tries to live British for a week. How self-sufficient are we as a nation?
3. 12:30
  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. 12:57
  Weather—26/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—26/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Nature Table—The Nature Table Christmas Special
  Sue Perkins shows and tells festive-themed nature with her guests.
7. 14:00
  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.
8. 14:50
  A Point of View—Spiritual Pick and Mix
  Bernardine Evaristo reflects on spirituality and syncretism.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Neil Gaiman's The Sleeper and the Spindle
  Neil Gaiman’s fairytale comes to Radio 4 starring Penelope Wilton and Gwendoline Christie.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Oti Mabuse's second Strictly win; Virtual child protection conferences; Liz Berry's poetry
  The Strictly reigning champion on how she got Bill Bailey to victory.
11. 17:00
  Open Country—Frank Turner and the Meon Valley
  Frank Turner returns to the area in which he spent his early life, the Meon Valley.
12. 17:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Samaritans
  Elizabeth Day makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans
13. 17:30
  Open Book—The Joy of Dickens
  The joy of Dickens: an exploration of his literary inventiveness and use of language.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—26/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson and Sara Cox with their pick of Loose Ends 2020
  Clive Anderson and Sara Cox pick their Loose Ends highlights from 2020.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Brendan O'Carroll
  Becky Milligan charts the bumpy ride to stardom for the creator of Mrs Brown's Boys.
4. 19:15
  Grounded with Louis Theroux—13. Rylan Clark-Neal
  Louis speaks to TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—It's Behind You! The weird and wonderful story of British pantomime
  Cultural historian Christopher Frayling explores the rich and surprising history of panto.
6. 21:00
  Tracks—Series 5: Abyss, Abyss: Episode Nine
  9/9By Matthew Broughton. The last ever episode of the conspiracy thriller.
7. 21:45
  The Why Factor—Group Thinking
  Why do we succumb to 'Groupthink' and how do we overcome the urge to be part of a crowd
8. 22:00
  The Reith Lectures—Mark Carney - How We Get What We Value, From Climate Crisis to Real Prosperity
  4/4Mark Carney argues that the market can be redirected to alleviating climate change.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, Heat 3, Series 34
  3/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Kim Moore
  The award-winning Cumbrian poet selects her favourites from the list of listener requests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Disability: A New History—The Only Dwarf in Liverpool
  1/10Peter White finds a remarkable letter in his history of disabled people.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Home by Christine Dwyer Hickey
  In 1978, a young girl moves to London at Christmas to start a new life.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Brendan O'Carroll
  Becky Milligan charts the bumpy ride to stardom for the creator of Mrs Brown's Boys.

Sunday 27 December 2020