LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—20/02/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Citizens without Frontiers - Monogamy in men
New research on men and monogamy. Plus, citizens without frontiers.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—19/02/2012
The bells of St Mary's in Barnes, Greater London.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/02/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—20/02/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/02/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—20/02/2012
Predictions that a drought this summer may force up the price of fruit and veg.
05:57
Weather—20/02/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—20/02/2012
Debating military action against Iran, brawling boxers, the NHS summit and lab burgers.
09:00
Start the Week—Ian Stewart, Peter Randall-Page, Mark Miodownik, Jane Rapley
Tom Sutcliffe with Mark Miodownik, Ian Stewart, Jane Rapley and Peter Randall-Page.
09:45
Daily Service—20/02/2012
Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Monsignor Tony Rogers.
10:00
Woman's Hour—London Fashion Week special
A special edition on fashion, from catwalk to chain store. Presented by Jane Garvey.
10:45
The Resistance of Mrs Brown—1. Lodger
1/5Amanda Root stars in Ed Harris' stirring wartime thriller - with a modern twist.
11:00
An African Asian Affair
Vishva Samani explores the post-expulsion relationship between British Asians and Ugandans(R)
11:30
Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Stephen Fry, Natalie Haynes, Milton Jones and Lloyd Langford vie for wordy supremacy.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—20/02/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Energy bills, the all-advert radio station, using credit cards on foreign websites
Energy bill confusion, using your credit card on foreign websites and infomercial radio.
12:57
Weather—20/02/2012
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—20/02/2012
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
13:45
Sport and the British—Cricket and the English Hero
16/30Clare investigates the role our sporting heroes play in shaping national identity.
14:00
The Archers—19/02/2012
Alan sets an intriguing challenge.
14:15
Drama on 4—Number 10 - Series 5, See Glasgow and Die
1/4Simon's partner Alan appears to have snubbed a visiting crown prince.
15:00
Brain of Britain—20/02/2012
Third semi-final, featuring competitors from Windsor, Glasgow, Tottenham and Farnsfield.
15:30
The Food Programme—Food Clubs
Sheila Dillon looks at how people are clubbing together to buy budget and luxury food.
16:00
Al Read Rediscovered
Robert Powell explores the recordings of Salford-born comedian Al Read.
16:30
Beyond Belief—Baha'i faith
Different ways of understanding the world. Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Baha'i faith.
17:00
PM—20/02/2012
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/02/2012
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 3
3/8Sue Perkins, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood join host Nicholas Parsons.
19:00
The Archers—20/02/2012
Bert Horrobin tries his luck.
19:15
Front Row—The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel reviewed; artist Jeremy Deller.
19:45
The Resistance of Mrs Brown—1. Lodger
1/5Amanda Root stars in Ed Harris' stirring wartime thriller - with a modern twist.
20:00
Doctor - Tell Me the Truth—Episode 1
1/2James Reason discovers how patient safety has been improved by doctors admitting mistakes.
20:30
Analysis—Profits Before Pay
Why has pay not risen in line with profits? TUC economist Duncan Weldon investigates.
21:00
Material World—16/02/2012
Star on the brink of a supernova explosion; our global water footprint; New Elizabethans.
21:30
Start the Week—Ian Stewart, Peter Randall-Page, Mark Miodownik, Jane Rapley
Tom Sutcliffe with Mark Miodownik, Ian Stewart, Jane Rapley and Peter Randall-Page.
21:58
Weather—20/02/2012
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—20/02/2012
Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Dream Life of Sukhanov, Episode 6
6/10Sukhanov discovers apparent betrayal everywhere - at work, from his lodger and his wife.
23:00
Miracles R Us—Postcards
3/4Caroline and Sylvia are dubious about a new assignment in Sussex. With Deborah Findlay.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—20/02/2012
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—21/02/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Michele Hanson - What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 1
1/5The neat lawns and large houses of Ruislip were the canvas for Michele's childhood.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/02/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—21/02/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/02/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—21/02/2012
Farmers warn that if drought continues in England, food prices could rise.






































