LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—28/09/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 2
2/5Walsingham is now focused on the marriage of Queen Elizabeth I.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2011
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—28/09/2011
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/09/2011
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
05:45
Farming Today—28/09/2011
British pig farmers say the price of pork needs to rise.
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Morning
06:00
Today—28/09/2011
With Evan Davis and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Midweek—28/09/2011
This week Libby Purves is joined by guests including gospel singer Muyiwa.
09:45
Daily Service—28/09/2011
Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Andrew Graystone.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The cold case archive; gastric bands in the under 25s; women and parking
Closure of the cold case archive; gastric bands in the under 25s; women and parking.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Second Honeymoon, First Night
3/5As Edie's first night approaches she finds there are distractions at home.
11:00
Turkish Delight?
Yasmeen Khan reports on the Turkish community in the United Kingdom.
11:30
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 6. In Which Valentine Strikes
6/8Paul and Sir Graham pursue the gang but fall into a deadly trap.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Unpaid work trials and zero hours contracts - are they fair?
Are unpaid work trials and zero hours contracts fair? Winifred Robinson finds out.
12:57
Weather—28/09/2011
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—28/09/2011
With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
13:30
The Media Show—Chris Blackhurst and Facebook
The Independent's editor Chris Blackhurst, and changes to Facebook.
14:00
The Archers—27/09/2011
Clarrie begs a favour.
14:15
Drama on 4—Gwennie
Ian Rowlands' play charts the collapse of a relationship, from loving to loathing.
15:00
Money Box Live—28/09/2011
Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer calls on tax and self assessment.
15:30
One Hundred and Forty Characters—Songbirds by Oliver Emanuel
2/3Story by Oliver Emanuel. A broken heart is healed by the redemptive power of birdsong.
15:45
A View Through a Lens—Series 3, Patience
3/5A polar bear teaches wildlife cameraman John Aitchison the real meaning of patience.
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Tour guide - Changing incomes
UK income mobility as a multi-storey building? Also, New York tour guides.
16:30
The Path of Least Resistance
As antibiotic resistance increases, Dr Stuart Flanagan investigates what the future holds.(R)
17:00
PM—28/09/2011
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—28/09/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/09/2011
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Castle—Series 2, Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Visor
5/6Cue the electric lute for Sir John's fundraising rock festival at Woodstock Castle.(R)
19:00
The Archers—28/09/2011
Peggy is determined to make her point.
19:15
Front Row—Melancholia review, Lee Child
Mark Lawson reviews the new Lars von Trier film Melancholia, and meets writer Lee Child.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Second Honeymoon, First Night
3/5As Edie's first night approaches she finds there are distractions at home.
20:00
Moral Maze—Euro Crisis
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
20:45
Four Thought—Series 2, Matthew Goodwin: An Electable Far Right?
Matthew Goodwin argues the well of potential support for the far right in Britain is deep.
21:00
Costing the Earth—Waters of Arabia
Will Yemen be the first nation to run out of water? Leana Hosea reports from Sana'a.
21:30
Midweek—28/09/2011
This week Libby Purves is joined by guests including gospel singer Muyiwa.
21:58
Weather—28/09/2011
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—28/09/2011
With Robin Lustig. National and international news and analysis.
22:45
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—3. Direct Action
3/10Yossarian takes direct action to avoid the next bombing mission.
23:00
What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 2, Travel
4/4Life's everyday journeys, either to work, holiday or just down to the shops.
23:15
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6Musical comedy written by and starring Richie Webb as music teacher Nigel Penny.(R)
23:30
Weird Tales—Series 2, Connected by Melissa Murray
1/3Sad Steph rings her dead brother-in-law's mobile. Then he rings back.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—29/09/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 3
3/5Walsingham is dealing with a mass of intelligence from his network of spies.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/09/2011
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—29/09/2011
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/09/2011
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
05:45
Farming Today—29/09/2011
Charlotte Smith hears about plans for the Yorkshire Dales National Park to be extended.
