LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—11/01/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—06/01/2010
Laurie Taylor discusses conscientious objecting in World War One.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—10/01/2010
The sound of bells from St Martin's Church, Desford in Leicester.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/01/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/01/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/01/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Michael Ford.
05:45
Farming Today—11/01/2010
Farmers battle through freezing fields but the unpredictable weather is here to stay.
05:57
Weather—11/01/2010
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—11/01/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—11/01/2010
Andrew Marr with Orhan Pamuk, Barbara Ehrenreich, Simon Schama and Susan Richards.
09:45
Daily Service—11/01/2010
Christian worship and music.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Grandparents' rights; Post-cancer care
Should grandparents be given more rights and recognition of their role in society?
11:00
Playing for the Common Ground
Gerry Anderson explores the sectarian divisions in sport in Northern Ireland.
11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 6, The Charterhouse Redemption
1/6Ed is ensconced in Berkhamsted's premier accommodation for the financially distressed.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/01/2010
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—11/01/2010
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
12:57
Weather—11/01/2010
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—11/01/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30
Brain of Britain—11/01/2010
Russell Davies chairs the second semi-final of the perennial general knowledge contest.
14:00
The Archers—10/01/2010
The die is cast.
14:15
McLevy—Series 6, Queen of Spades
4/4The battle with Caleb Grant has heartbreaking consequences for Jean Brash's household.
15:00
Archive on 4—Radio Sales
Brian Hayes looks back over 80 years of advertising on radio in the UK.(R)
15:45
The Call—Series 1, The Siege
1/5Police negotiator Max Vernon, who was involved in the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege.(R)
16:00
The Food Programme—Speciality Tea
Speciality tea is the biggest growth area in the tea sector - so what's the appeal?
16:30
Beyond Belief—11/01/2010
Ernie Rea discusses forms of spiritual healing and the belief systems which underpin them.
17:00
PM—11/01/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—11/01/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/01/2010
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 2
2/12Nicholas Parsons with Josie Lawrence, Charles Collingwood, Paul Merton and Chris Neill.
19:00
The Archers—11/01/2010
Not wanted on voyage.
19:15
Front Row—11/01/2010
Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Antonia Fraser.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 6
6/10Whodunit set in India. Suspect number one finds himself at Vicky's party with a gun.
20:00
In Search of the British Work Ethic—Episode 2
2/2Melanie Phillips spends time with cleaners and catering staff working on the minimum wage.
20:30
Crossing Continents—Uganda: Battling the Witch-Doctors
Tim Whewell investigates the causes of a horrific spate of child sacrifices in Uganda.
21:00
The Vox Project—Commentators and Animals
2/3Clare Balding asks why animals can't speak and what it takes to be a sports commentator.
21:30
Start the Week—11/01/2010
Andrew Marr with Orhan Pamuk, Barbara Ehrenreich, Simon Schama and Susan Richards.
21:58
Weather—11/01/2010
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—11/01/2010
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 1
1/10Heading to Paris for a new vocation, Daniel Connor is captivated by a mysterious woman.
23:00
Word of Mouth—05/01/2010
Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak
23:30
Today in Parliament—11/01/2010
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Must You Go?, Episode 1
1/5An altercation before Fraser attends the first night of a production of The Birthday Party
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/01/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/01/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Michael Ford.
05:45
Farming Today—12/01/2010
Farmers face dead livestock and a downturn in business due to the big freeze.






































