BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 12 December 2023

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 1: Colder Room
  2/6How turning down your thermostat could bring some surprising health benefits.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/12/2023
  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—12/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/12/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/12/23 Bluetongue; Treetop nematodes; Rare breed sheep
  Drones used to drop microscope worms or nematodes and kill insects that attack trees.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Becky Unthank's Wren
  Becky Unthank, one half of the folk group The Unthanks recalls why she named her son wren.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/12/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 08:31
  Yesterday in Parliament—12/12/2023
  Alicia McCarthy reports as the top Home Office civil servant is grilled by MPs over Rwanda
3. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Mercedes Maroto-Valer on making carbon dioxide useful
  Jim Al-Khalili chats to a 'solutions scientist' about solving our CO2 problem.
4. 09:30
  One to One—Parenting advice in the age of social media: Samira Shackle and Lucy Jones
  Journalist and mother-of-one Samira Shackle meets author and mother-of-three Lucy Jones.
5. 09:45
  Daily Service—Christ the son of Mary – Filled with the Holy Spirit
  Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Lyndall Bywater.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The future of embryo research, Ofsted inspections, British Gymnastics' complaints procedure
  Scientists want a new law to help IVF patients donate unused embryos for research.
7. 11:00
  Seven Deadly Psychologies—Envy
  Becky Ripley and Sophie Ward delve into the psychology of the seven sins. Today: envy.
8. 11:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 9, Athene
  3/4Goddess of wisdom, war and... handicrafts: Athene is charismatic and bloodthirsty.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Shipping Forecast—12/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: It's an Online World
  How are you coping in an increasingly online world?
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—12/12/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  Empire of Tea—7. Punjabi Cha and Masala Chai
  How tea, in various forms, became India’s national drink.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—11/12/2023
  Alice faces a big decision.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Last Chihoro
  Tonde returns to his place of birth in Zimbabwe to bury his mother.
8. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 42, Wigan
  4/14Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
9. 15:30
  Doctor, Doctor—End of life specialist Dr Rachel Clarke
  Dr Phil Hammond explores the life of palliative care specialist Dr Rachel Clarke.
10. 16:00
  The Deadly Ring
  An investigation into the 'white collar' boxing trend after a number of recent deaths.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Iszi Lawrence on Diana Barnato Walker
  Iszi Lawrence chooses record-breaking aviator Diana Barnato Walker
12. 17:00
  PM—12/12/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/12/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/12/2023 MPs debate Rwanda policy ahead of crucial vote
  Rival Conservative factions have clashed in the Commons over the legislation
2. 18:30
  Best Medicine—Series 1, 10. Epidurals, Embroidery, Play, Death
  From birth to death via embroidery and play, what will Kiri choose as the Best Medicine?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/12/2023
  Lily has something to look forward to.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Margaret Cavendish, Margareth Olin, Christmas TV
  Margaret Cavendish, Margreth Olin, Christmas TV
5. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Shoplifting and organised crime
  The organised crime gangs who use trafficked women and children for shoplifting across UK.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—The Eyes Have It
  A group of prominent sight loss organisations have created a partnership: The Eyes Have It
7. 21:00
  All in the Mind—The impact of bad news, compassion fatigue, and the psychology of whistleblowing
  What affect does media exposure to traumatic news events have on our mental health?
8. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Mercedes Maroto-Valer on making carbon dioxide useful
  Jim Al-Khalili chats to a 'solutions scientist' about solving our CO2 problem.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Sunak to press ahead with Rwanda legislation
  The Safety of Rwanda bill passes with majority of 44
10. 22:45
  The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan—Episode 2
  2/10The engagement party is in full swing, but where is the groom?
11. 23:00
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Comb Over Problem
  Marian and Tara try to tackle problems, large and small, sent in by their listeners.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/12/2023
  Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs back Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy despite some Tory unease.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 2: Cold Recovery
  3/6How icing injuries and alternating hot and cold can help pain, inflammation and recovery.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/12/2023
  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—13/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/12/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/12/23 Food and farming at COP28; Ecology out of kilter; Suffolk Punch horses
  Climate summit progress with food and farming pledges.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dara McAnulty on the whooper swan
  Fermanagh-based bird blogger Dara Mcanulty on the whooper swan for Tweet of the Day.

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