BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 27 December 2020

LW Schedule

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Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News—27/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Instinct for Meaning
  Jake Arnott explores how a sense of narrative is essential for how we understand the world
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Beaver
  Beavers are back, but Brett Westwood asks if they can recover their place in our culture.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/12/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Hope, Devotional music, Cold water swimming
  William Crawley looks at some of the good things that happened in 2020 and gave us hope.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—MAG
  Rosamund Pike makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
8. 07:57
  Weather—27/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/12/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—"Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"
  The Archbishop of Canterbury marks the 850th anniversary of the murder of Thomas Becket.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Spiritual Pick and Mix
  Bernardine Evaristo reflects on spirituality and syncretism.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Indian Cuckoo
  Chris Packham presents the Indian cuckoo found across much of South East Asia.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/12/2020
  News with Paddy O'Connell including science in 2020 and Prue Leith's tips on leftovers.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/12/2020
  Gavin reaches the end of his tether and Kirsty demands answers
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Barn Owl
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the Barn Owl.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Colonel Lucy Giles
  Colonel Lucy Giles shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—7. The Best to You Each Morning
  Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 1
  4/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Loving the Leftovers
  How cooking with leftovers can not only reduce waste, but also deliver incredible dishes
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/12/2020
  Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—27/12/2020
  Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Merry Christmas
  Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts answer your questions.
8. 14:45
  Disability: A New History—Miracle Cures
  2/10Peter White investigates the roots of the idea of the 'miracle cure'.
9. 15:00
  Passenger List—5. Inoperative Operative
  5/12A familiar song, a friend unmasked, a rogue agent.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Reading in 2020
  In a year many would rather forget, Sara Collins asks what are the books worth remembering
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Ian McMillan
  The poet, playwright, and broadcaster talks Roger McGough through his top poetry choices.
12. 17:00
  Can I Talk About Heroes?
  Poet Vicky Foster looks at how ideas of heroism have impacted on society and her own life.
13. 17:40
  Uncorked—Jancis Robinson talks wine and rugby with Brian Moore
  Jancis Robinson recommends wine to ex-rugby player and wine connoisseur Brian Moore
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—27/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2020 New path for UK financial services, post Brexit
  Chancellor says things will be done differently, after City loses automatic access to EU
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Pick of the Podcasts 2020 with Alice Levine
  Alice Levine chooses the best of BBC Podcasts in 2020.
3. 19:00
  Strictly Stories—Paso Doble
  Maksym is perfecting his Paso Doble for the Blackpool championships.
4. 19:15
  Big Broadcast—Series 4, Sex
  2/2Neil Brand's musical caper set in a Chicago radio station in 1937
5. 19:45
  The Hotel—15: The Film
  The finale of Daisy Johnson's ghost story series set on the Fens, read by Sara Kestelman.
6. 20:00
  My Favourite Things
  Andrew McGibbon explores why John Coltrane's version of My Favourite Things became a hit.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Millie Small, JJ Williams, Maurice Healy, Dame Fanny Waterman
  Julian Worricker on Millie Small, JJ Williams, Maurice Healy and Dame Fanny Waterman
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Eve and Nick
  Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—MAG
  Rosamund Pike makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
10. 21:30
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Roman
  Roman is 11 and loves Minecraft - should his parents be so strict about screen time?
11. 22:00
  News Review of the Year—2020
  Jonny Dymond and his guests look back at a year in which a lot happened besides Covid-19.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Christopher Nolan & Tom Shone
  Christopher Nolan and Tom Shone on The Nolan Variations
13. 23:30
  Anansi Boys—1/6
  Neil Gaiman's mythical fantasy. Stars Jacob Anderson and Lenny Henry.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Disinformation
  Laurie Taylor examines the spread of disinformation and how it can be challenged.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/12/20 - The Dartmoor Shepherd
  The young Dartmoor shepherds who aim to keep traditional breeds and practices alive.
10. 05:56
  Weather—28/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Hooded Crow
  Writer Amy Liptrot discusses how hooded crows in Berlin remind her of her youth.

Monday 28 December 2020