LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Ceremonial ballgame belt
3/5Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/05/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin.
05:45
Farming Today—27/05/2010
For the first time in years wool prices are increasing.
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Morning
06:00
Today—27/05/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
09:00
In Our Time—Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists.
09:45
Daily Service—27/05/2010
Christian worship and music led by Becky Harris.
10:00
Woman's Hour—27/05/2010
With Jenni Murray. Child psychologist Oliver James on his latest advice for parents.
10:45
Test Match Special—27/05/2010
Coverage of the first day of the First Test between England and Bangladesh from Lord's.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/05/2010
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Beer Cruise
Arthur's off on a day trip to France with his friends – and he's brushed up his French.(R)
19:00
The Archers—27/05/2010
Tom and Jazzer have trouble with the pigs.
19:15
Front Row—Crime writer Peter James and World Cup jukebox jury
Mark Lawson meets crime writer Peter James and chairs Front Row's World Cup jukebox jury.
19:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
4/5Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
20:00
The Report—BP's Safety Record
How good was BP's US safety record before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
20:30
The Bottom Line—27/05/2010
Evan Davis and his panel discuss the economic climate and making the most of downtime.
21:00
Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 8
8/40Following the work of seabird ecologists on the Isle of May.
21:30
In Our Time—Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists.
21:58
Weather—27/05/2010
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—27/05/2010
National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Vision of Loveliness, Episode 4
4/5Jane has moved into a Mayfair flat with Suzy, but all is not straightforward.
23:00
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as long suffering music teacher Nigel Penny.
23:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Steve Hall
4/6Rufus Hound is joined by Steve Hall of We Are Klang for more embarassing teenage memories.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—27/05/2010
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament, with Sean Curran.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
4/5Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin.
05:45
Farming Today—28/05/2010
Why vaccination against TB in cattle is at least five years away.
