LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820), Akan Drum
1/5Neil MacGregor with an African drum taken to America during the slave trade
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/10/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2010
With the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
05:45
Farming Today—05/10/2010
Anna Hill hears calls for ducks to be vaccinated against salmonella.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/10/2010
David Cameron on his plans for Britain's future, plus the late Norman Wisdom remembered.
09:00
The Brown Years—Episode 3
3/3Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister.
09:45
Daily Service—05/10/2010
Christian worship and music led by Monsignor Tony Rogers.
10:00
Woman's Hour—05/10/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Legendary American jazz singer Sheila Jordan performs live.
10:45
Whodunnits—The Power of Life And Death, 1. The Resurrection of Imelda Sharp
1/5When several government officials are found dead, DCI Kate Duncan investigates.
11:00
Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 23
23/40Saving Species goes on a fungus foray in West Wales.
11:30
Never Before in the History of Motion Pictures...
Patrick Humphries takes an affectionate look at the little known story of movie trailers.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/10/2010
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—05/10/2010
Are too many parents using their children as 'ammunition' in divorce battles?
12:57
Weather—05/10/2010
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—05/10/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30
Soul Music—The Emperor
Examining the power of Beethoven's fifth piano concerto, The Emperor.
14:00
The Archers—04/10/2010
Robert has his hands full and Jazzer makes use of his powers of persuasion.
14:15
Drama on 4—Matt Hartley - The Pursuit
A police officer involved in a road accident sets out to discover who was to blame.
15:00
Making History—05/10/2010
Vanessa Collingridge investigates the French invasion that never was.
15:30
Afternoon Reading—Three Short Stories by E Nesbit, Her Marriage Lines
1/3A comic detective story with a touch of romance, by the author of The Railway Children.
15:45
At War with Wellington Docudrama—Food and Entertainment
Peter and Dan explore what the soldiers ate and drank and what they did for entertainment.(R)
16:00
Tracing Your Roots—Series 5, Caribbean Roots
4/5Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt help listeners investigate their Caribbean roots.
16:30
A Good Read—Shirley Williams and Sathnam Sanghera
Sue MacGregor is joined by Baroness Shirley Williams and the writer Sathnam Sanghera.
17:00
PM—05/10/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—05/10/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/10/2010
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Write Stuff—Series 14, PG Wodehouse
1/6James Walton chairs, with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan.
19:00
The Archers—05/10/2010
Kate's plans are thwarted and Brian tries to reach a compromise.
19:15
Front Row—Russell Brand and Jo Brand; Wall Street review.
Russell Brand and Jo Brand; Oliver Stone's Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
19:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820), Hawaiian feather helmet
2/5Neil MacGregor with a feathered helmet given to Captain Cook by Pacific Islanders.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Afghanistan: Enemies Within
Can Afghan forces guarantee the country's security when British and other troops pull out?
20:40
In Touch—05/10/2010
Is regulation the only way of making bus travel fully accessible?
21:00
The Secret Science of Pee
Sally Magnusson provides an extraordinary insight into the scientific applications of pee.
21:30
The Brown Years—Episode 3
3/3Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister.
21:58
Weather—05/10/2010
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—05/10/2010
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 2
2/10Esther is still in shock after her first meeting with Mr Chartwell, her prospective lodger
23:00
Shappi Talk—Series 1, Unconventional Parents
2/4Shappi recalls her memories of growing up in her Iranian family.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/10/2010
Susan Hulme reports as the House of Lords returns from its summer break.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/10/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820), Hawaiian feather helmet
2/5Neil MacGregor with a feathered helmet given to Captain Cook by Pacific Islanders.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/10/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/10/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/10/2010
With the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
05:45
Farming Today—06/10/2010
Egg producers hope bigger cages for their hens will change the image of the industry.
