BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Wednesday 30 December 2020

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Compass—In the DRC
  Thierry Mabonga reads a new Christmas story from Alexander McCall Smith.
3. 00:30
  A History of the Bible by John Barton—The Gospel Truth?
  2/5John Barton’s challenging and engaging A History of the Bible is read by Hugh Bonneville.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Covid Creating Opportunities
  Covid caused chaos for businesses across the UK, but for some there were opportunities too
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Laughing Gull
  Sir David Attenborough presents the laughing gull off the Florida coast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/12/2020
  Co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc, the company behind Snapchat.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Covid-19 ward
  Michael Rosen and the medical staff who cared for him during his battle with coronavirus.
3. 09:45
  Daily Service—30/12/2020 Community
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Anna Putt.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Getting old
  The conversations we need to be having about getting older.
5. 10:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—8. Delirium
  8/10Princess Puffer overhears Jasper talking in an opium daze and follows him to Cloisterham.
6. 11:00
  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. 11:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Crayfish Require These Drinks
  3/4Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—30/12/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 3
  3/10Under Mr Slime’s instructions, the villagers strike for the first time in their lives.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Motor home loans, Sustainability vs Covid, Christmas alone.
  People who lent a motorhome rental business money are facing big losses after it collapsed
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/12/2020
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  The Death of Nuance—In Praise of Moderation
  3/5Oliver Burkeman explores what it means to be a moderate in a world lacking nuance.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/12/2020
  Kirsty makes a big decision
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Wasteland
  By Ed Harris. Comedy set in the world of refuse collection from the writer of Dot.
9. 15:00
  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.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—THE BED
  The Bed: an exploration of its history and many uses.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Jane Tranter, super-producer
  Emmy winner behind His Dark Materials and The Night Of, on her career and the industry.
12. 17:00
  PM—30/12/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/12/2020 Oxford vaccine to be rolled out on Monday, More covid restrictions for England, MPs back Brexit deal
  Oxford vaccine to be rolled out on Monday, More covid restrictions for England
2. 18:15
  Uncorked—Jancis Robinson talks wine with actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson
  Jancis Robinson talks wine and personality with actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson.
3. 18:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 2, Just the Way You Are
  1/6Joanna’s making Roger’s New Year resolutions, including a marriage reboot.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—30/12/2020
  Freddie attempts damage limitation.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Evelyn Glennie, The Serpent's Tom Shankland, chosen families in culture
  Dame Evelyn Glennie talks about her new albums and director Tom Shankland on The Serpent
6. 19:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—8. Delirium
  8/10Princess Puffer overhears Jasper talking in an opium daze and follows him to Cloisterham.
7. 20:00
  Grounded with Louis Theroux—14. Ruby Wax
  Louis speaks to comedian, writer and mental-health campaigner Ruby Wax.
8. 20:45
  Full Circle—Fox and Joe
  Five interconnected couples tell all.
9. 21:00
  The Senses—Smell and Taste
  4/5‘Everything smelled of rotting flesh, even perfume’: What happens when smell goes wrong?
10. 21:30
  Today in Parliament—30/12/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine gets green light
  20 million more people go into Tier 4
12. 22:45
  In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 3
  3/10Under Mr Slime’s instructions, the villagers strike for the first time in their lives.
13. 23:00
  Felicity Ward - Appisodes—Series 2, Weddings
  4/4The series in which stand-up Felicity Ward downloads phone apps to deal with modern life.
14. 23:15
  Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 2, 4. Status
  Stand-up exploring British Chinese culture from BBC New Comedy Award finalist Ken Cheng.
15. 23:30
  Anansi Boys—4/6
  Fat Charlie arrives in Florida to enlist the help of Mrs Higgler in getting rid of Spider.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Compass—Primatologist
  Meera Syal reads a new Christmas story from Alexander McCall Smith
3. 00:30
  A History of the Bible by John Barton—In the Beginning....
  3/5Hugh Bonneville reads John Barton's story of the Bible and the faiths that hold it sacred.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—The Weaving Crofters
  How crofting in the Western Isles and the weaving of Harris Tweed are intricately linked.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Harpy Eagle
  Michael Palin presents the harpy eagle flying over the Brazilian rainforest

Thursday 31 December 2020