LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
2/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/12/2021
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Culm Grassland
Sarah Swadling explores a rare UK farmland habitat.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jimi Goodwin on the Mallard
Musician Jimi Goodwin on the mallard in this Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/12/2021
England and Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling guest-edits the programme.
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09:00
The Reunion—Love Actually
Kirsty Wark reunites some of the stars of the 2003 Christmas film Love Actually.
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09:45
Daily Service—29/12/2021 At the Heart of Christmas 鈥� Mystery
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Donna Ward on reclaiming spinsterhood; Comedian Liz Kingsman; Scars - Jayne; 大象传媒 100 Objects
Australian author Donna Ward on what it means to be accidentally single and childless.
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11:00
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Ed Balls Christmas Special One
Nick Robinson talks to Ed Balls about cooking, dancing and politics.
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11:30
The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #524 - New Year's Evil
Max and Ivan investigate fearsome criminal matriarch Mama Shanks.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Prince
Bitesize backstories from William Goldman鈥檚 classic tale of true love and adventure.
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12:18
You and Yours—Boxing Day Sales; Disability hotel access; Boiling Point; Storm Arwen update
Boxing Day Sales; Disability hotel access; Boiling Point; Storm Arwen update.
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12:57
Weather—29/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/12/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Call to Kabul—The Story of Three Brothers
3/5 Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
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14:00
The Archers—28/12/2021
Kirsty has another cross to bear
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14:15
Drama on 4—My Dad's Wardrobe
By Frazer Flintham. Trying to recover his dad's clothes, Louie brings the family together.
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15:00
Money Box—Relationships and Money
Felicity Hannah, listeners and panelists discuss how we manage money in our relationships.
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15:30
All in the Mind—Looking inside the minds of our pets - and our relationships with them
Do our pets care about us, or do we just like to think they do?
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The Value of Things
The value of things: why do we hang on to objects?
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16:30
The Media Show—The Secret Life of the Continuity Announcer
'And now for something completely different on The Media Show.'
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17:00
PM—29/12/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2021 Scots urged not to go to England for New Year
Scots have been urged not to cross the border to England for New Year.
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18:15
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Andy Hamilton
3/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with writer Andy Hamilton
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, New Year Resolutions
8/8 Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well.
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19:00
The Archers—29/12/2021
Alice gets a rude awakening
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Bernardine Evaristo
Author Bernardine Evaristo reveals her formative experiences and cultural influences.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Meaning
Michael Buerk is joined by Rowan Williams, Alice Roberts, Will Self and Bonnie Greer.
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20:45
Four Thought—Valuing Care
Ai-jen Poo argues that we should all value caring, and carers.
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21:00
The Flipside with Paris Lees—Series 1, 4. Forgive me, not?
Is forgiveness always possible?
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21:30
The Media Show—The Secret Life of the Continuity Announcer
'And now for something completely different on The Media Show.'
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22:00
The World Tonight—One of Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy media outlets closes
Widespread international condemnation after offices of Stand News raided by police
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22:45
Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—3. Scarlett Curtis
3/5 Deborah Frances-White gives Scarlett Curtis the prompt of The Devil You Know.
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23:00
Test Match Special—Men's Ashes. The 3rd Test from MCG Melbourne.
TEST MATCH SPECIAL: Men's Ashes. Australia v England. Commentary on 3rd Test from the MCG
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23:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4
4/6 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
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23:30
Ruby Wax Talking Human—Episode 3
3/4 Ruby is joined by a neuroscientist and a Buddhist monk to talk about being human.
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23:45
Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality—Series 1, Get a Job
2/4 Break-out comedy star Sophie Willan looks at how 'normal' it is to have a job.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/12/2021
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Curling
Nancy Nicolson explores the surprising history of Scottish farming and top level curling.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Bunting
David Attenborough presents the snow bunting.
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