BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 10 December 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Poetry Please—Jackie Kay
  Jackie Kay joins Roger McGough to pick favourite poems from listener requests.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of Holy Trinity, St Austell in Cornwall
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of Holy Trinity, St Austell in Cornwall.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Olivia Colman
  Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor appearing in the new film, Wonka.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—10/12/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Turmoil and Tranquility
  Mark Tully considers the best conditions for creativity.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Penguin
  Penguins and us: from engaging funny figures to sentinels of change.
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—10/12/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Gaza Christians; American Sikh; Ethics of War
  Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ripple Effect
  Toby Buckland makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ripple Effect.
8. 07:57
  Weather—10/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—10/12/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—God's Justice: Deliver Us from Evil
  A service marking the Second Sunday of Advent from St Cadoc’s Church, Llancarfan, Wales
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Usefulness of Pessimism
  John Gray argues that pessimism can be a force for change.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Shearwater
  Brett Westwood presents the great shearwater.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—10/12/2023
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—10/12/2023
  Justin goes too far and the fate of one family is sealed.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Shirley Ballas, dance judge
  Shirley Ballas, dance judge, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 80, Episode 4
  4/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Recipes for Long Life
  Could research into centenarians living in Blue Zones help us live longer?
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—10/12/2023
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  Behind the Crime—Gary
  Two forensic psychologists interview Gary about his life and the crimes he committed.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Bearwood
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Kiss of the Spider Woman
  John Yorke explores the classic of modern Argentinian literature, Kiss of the Spiderwoman.
9. 15:00
  Love Stories—Kiss of the Spider Woman
  Manuel Puig's classic stage play, translated by Allan Baker.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Jason Allen-Paisant
  Roger McGough is joined by Jason Allen-Paisant, who shares poems from listener requests.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Whistling in the Wind: The NHS doctors sacked after raising concerns
  The NHS whistleblowers punished for raising concerns.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Olivia Colman
  Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor appearing in the new film, Wonka.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—10/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/12/2023 Former minister attacks Rwanda plans
  Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick criticises the government's Rwanda asylum plan
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Julie Hesmondhalgh
  Julie Hesmondhalgh chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/12/2023
  Lynda proves a friend indeed.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Scott Bennett: Stuff
  Comedian and former designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism.
5. 19:45
  Love on the Main Line—Episode 2 - East Croydon
  2/5A classic romcom written by Colin Bytheway that asks is there a place for data in dating?
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Great thinkers, Gangsters, and Love and Money
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Shane MacGowan, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Lord Darling, Joan Jara
  Matthew Bannister on a singer, a judge, a politician and a campaigner.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Teenage Scam Ads and Mortgage Overpayments
  Should financial education in schools warn teenagers about social media scams?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ripple Effect
  Toby Buckland makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ripple Effect.
10. 21:30
  Loose Ends—Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson, Suranne Jones, Martin Kemp, Michelle McManus, Roachford, Ify Iwobi, Emma Freud
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—10/12/2023
  Iain Watson and guests preview the big political stories for the week ahead.
12. 23:00
  The Reith Lectures—Ben Ansell: Our Democratic Future, 2. The Future of Security
  2/4Professor Ben Ansell gives the second of his 2023 Reith Lectures on why politics fails.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—56. A Cinderella Story
  How a Cinderella film from 1970s Czechoslovakia became a Christmas tradition across Europe
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of Holy Trinity, St Austell in Cornwall
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of Holy Trinity, St Austell in Cornwall.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/12/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Craig Gardiner
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/12/23 Sugar row; Minecraft and conservation; Rare breeds.
  Sugar talks break down; Minecraft and conservation; Rare breeds and their future.
10. 05:56
  Weather—11/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Herring Gull
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull.

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