LW Schedule
Early
00:00
News and Weather—04/03/2008
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—My Father's Country, Episode 1
1/5This family history offers an intimate insight into the experience of being German.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/03/2008
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/03/2008
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/03/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—04/03/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/03/2008
Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
What's the Point of...?—Series 1, The Archbishop of Canterbury
1/4Quentin Letts takes a witty but thought-provoking look at some great British institutions.
09:30
The Jam Generation—Episode 2
2/2Anne McElvoy looks at the growing influence of children of the 1980s in politics.
09:45
Daily Service—04/03/2008
Christian worship and music led by Rev Ernie Rea.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Viagra; Life in a Political Family; Placing a Baby in Care
How much of the Viagra publicity was just hype? Plus Melissa Benn on her political family.
11:00
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—04/03/2008
Wildlife specialists join zoologists and conservationists to present regular reports.
11:30
In Search of Tristan
Twm Morys explores the legend of Tristan and Isolde, one of the most enduring love stories
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/03/2008
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Call You and Yours—04/03/2008
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
12:57
Weather—04/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—04/03/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
13:30
Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats—Series 6, Jelly Roll Morton
1/4Ken Clarke explores the life and music of pianist and bandleader Jelly Roll Morton.
14:00
The Archers—03/03/2008
Much Ado.
14:15
Drama on 4—New Metamorphoses, Echo and Narcissus
2/5By Hattie Naylor. Determined to get into shape, Mat joins his local gym.
15:00
Home Planet—04/03/2008
Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
15:30
Afternoon Reading—Liverpool Locations, The Prisoners
2/5By Dinesh Allirajah. A chance causes Ruby to see things from a different point of view.
15:45
The FBI at 100—Don't Shoot G Man Don't Shoot
2/10J Edgar Hoover, already having achieved iconic status, takes on the gangsters of the 30s.
16:00
The Law Show—Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Clive Coleman asks if pre-nuptial agreements are now essential for everyone, however rich.
16:30
A Good Read—Mishal Husain and David Hepworth
A discussion of books by Willa Cather, Nadeem Aslam and PG Wodehouse. From 2008.
17:00
PM—04/03/2008
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—04/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/03/2008
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, Roots Manoeuvres
2/4Now living above the shop, Grandad, father and son collide over a local exhibition.
19:00
The Archers—04/03/2008
Sibling rivalry.
19:15
Front Row—04/03/2008
Arts news and reviews.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century, Episode 2
2/5The Dardanelles crisis flares up and Lloyd George becomes Minister of Munitions.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—04/03/2008
Allan Urry investigates the performance of England's nine Regional Development Agencies.
20:40
In Touch—04/03/2008
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
21:00
Test Match Special—Test Match Special
First day's play of the First Test between New Zealand and England at Hamilton.
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Late
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Test Match Special—Test Match Special
First day's play of the First Test between New Zealand and England at Hamilton.
04:30
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/03/2008
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/03/2008
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/03/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—05/03/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
































