LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 3: Cold Exercise
4/6The unexpected advantages of exercising on a cold day.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
05:45
Farming Today—14/12/2023 Dartmoor review; Winter veg; Small abattoir fund; Rare breeds farm
Independent review into farming and environmental management on Dartmoor.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Pigeon
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon.
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Morning
06:00
Today—14/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—14/12/2023
Alicia McCarthy reports on the last Prime Minister's Questions before Christmas.
09:00
In Our Time—Tiberius
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the man born in Republican Rome who became second Emperor.
09:45
Daily Service—Christ the son of Mary – Mary's song
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Laura Darrall.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Mica Paris, Is Facebook dangerous for kids? Regretting your tattoos
The soul singer Mica Paris gives us a taste of what to expect from her Christmas concert.
11:00
Crossing Continents—Ukraine: Fighting for Openness
Meet the citizens battling for better government on Ukraine's home front.
11:30
Great Lives—Iszi Lawrence on Diana Barnato Walker
Iszi Lawrence chooses record-breaking aviator Diana Barnato Walker
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Zip World co-founder Sean Taylor
Gap Finders: Zip World co-founder Sean Taylor
12:32
Sliced Bread—Weighted Blankets
Do weighted blankets reduce stress and help you sleep better?
12:57
Weather—14/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—14/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Empire of Tea—9. A Nice Cup Of Tea
How did a foreign plant become so British?
14:00
The Archers—13/12/2023
Life gets complicated for Paul.
14:15
Broken Colours—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new series of Matthew Broughton's drama thriller.
15:00
Open Country—Wintertide in Hartlepool
Sally Rodgers of A Man Called Adam celebrates the Wintertide Festival in Hartlepool.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Ripple Effect
Toby Buckland makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ripple Effect.
15:30
Open Book—Ron Rash
Ron Rash and AL Kennedy, with presenter Johny Pitts.
16:00
Rewinder—Trifle and Tripe and Tracy Island
Greg James delivers festive treats from the BBC Archives.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Biggest COP in history
Some of the biggest stories from COP28: oceans, food security and fossil fuel dependence.
17:00
PM—14/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/12/2023 EU announces it will open accession negotiations with Ukraine
EU leaders agreed to start talks despite threats from Hungary to veto the decision
18:30
Ken Cheng: I Can School You—1. Solving a Problem like Maths
Comedian Ken Cheng returns for a brand new series, all about school subjects.
19:00
The Archers—14/12/2023
Lilian makes a dramatic statement.
19:15
Front Row—Front Row reviews Cold War the musical and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Front Row reviews Cold War the musical and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.
20:00
The Briefing Room—What can the UK learn from other countries about assisted dying?
What is and isn’t allowed in the UK and what could we learn from other countries?
20:30
Million Dollar Lover—Rewards of Love
4/8When a homeless man moves in with a rich widow is it true love or something much darker?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Biggest COP in history
Some of the biggest stories from COP28: oceans, food security and fossil fuel dependence.
21:30
In Our Time—Tiberius
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the man born in Republican Rome who became second Emperor.
22:00
The World Tonight—Inside Putin's marathon press conference
We hear from our Russia Editor who was in the room with the Russian president.
22:45
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan—Episode 4
4/10Old feelings create new problems for the best man Archie.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Is Putin in danger of winning in Ukraine?
Why has the Ukraine war fallen from the top of the news agenda?
23:30
Today in Parliament—14/12/2023
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the Energy Minister about the COP28 summit.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—15/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 4: Cold Water Swim
5/6How cold water swimming could boost your mood and may potentially improve brain health.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—15/12/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Craig Gardiner
05:45
Farming Today—15/12/2023 Farmers' concerns over 30by30, community deer stalking, rare Welsh pigs
The government launches plan to protect 30% of land in England for the environment by 2030
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Starling
David Attenborough presents the starling.
