LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Midnight in Peking by Paul French—2. Search
2/5As Japan invades the countryside, the police search for Pamela's killer intensifies.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—30/05/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/05/2012
A reading and a reflection to start the day with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys
05:45
Farming Today—30/05/2012
From cold pressed to hard pressed - olive oil prices collapse in Spain.
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Morning
06:00
Today—30/05/2012
The latest from Syria, plus economist Paul Krugman, and mass observation and the monarchy.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—30/05/2012
The latest news from Parliament with Sean Curran.
09:00
Midweek—Jack Lowden, Bernard Lynch, Bobby Teale, Sophie Dickens
Libby Purves meets sculptor Sophie Dickens and Bobby Teale, former associate of the Krays.
09:45
Daily Service—30/05/2012
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by the Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Michelle Mone, polycystic ovaries, the Wah Wah Girls, Elizabeth I
Michelle Mone, polycystic ovaries, Wah Wah Girls, Elizabeth I. Presented by Jenni Murray.
10:45
Incredible Women—Series 2, Marion Perez
3/5Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of genetic pioneer Marion Perez
11:00
The French East End
Lucy Ash explores London's new French community, as it spreads beyond South Kensington.
11:30
Believe It!—Series 1, Power
4/4Does power drive you mad? Richard Wilson knows.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—30/05/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—White paper on adult social care
Adult social care, pilot hours, managing your money, and the new Samsung smartphone.
12:57
Weather—30/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—30/05/2012
Shaun Ley presents the national and international news.
13:45
Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle—Casting Out Idols
3/20Richard looks at idolatry. He reflects on the story of the Golden Calf from Exodus.
14:00
The Archers—29/05/2012
Vicky and Susan are in jubilee mood, but are there republican rumblings in Ambridge?
14:15
Drama on 4—One Hot Summer
By Juliet Gilkes-Romero. Drama based on the Liverpool race riots of 1919.
15:00
Money Box Live—30/05/2012
Paying for care: Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer your calls on the costs of care.
15:30
All in the Mind—29/05/2012
Could there ever be a vaccine against depression? Claudia Hammond investigates.
16:00
Thinking Allowed—AIDS conspiracy theories; comics
A cultural history of British comics plus AIDS conspiracy theories.
16:30
The Media Show—Reflections on the Mirror as two editors leave; C4's Paralympics innovations
Trinity Mirror loses two editors in one day, and Channel 4's Paralympics innovations.
17:00
PM—30/05/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/05/2012
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6Graham Linehan, Matthew Crosby and Helen Zaltzman compete to suggest the best in bad ideas
19:00
The Archers—30/05/2012
Kenton dreams of getting away from it all, and Adam is causing concerns.
19:15
Front Row—John Irving; African art; Thomas Heatherwick
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with John Irving, and African art in Manchester.
19:45
Incredible Women—Series 2, Marion Perez
3/5Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of genetic pioneer Marion Perez
20:00
Decision Time—30/05/2012
Nick Robinson examines how decisions are reached behind closed doors in Westminster.
20:45
Four Thought—Series 3, Paddy Docherty: Poverty and Entrepreneurship
Paddy Docherty says business is best placed to bring prosperity to impoverished nations.
21:00
Frontiers—Transit of Venus
Marek Kukula explores the forthcoming transit of Venus across the face of the Sun.
21:30
Midweek—Jack Lowden, Bernard Lynch, Bobby Teale, Sophie Dickens
Libby Purves meets sculptor Sophie Dickens and Bobby Teale, former associate of the Krays.
21:58
Weather—30/05/2012
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—30/05/2012
Carolyn Quinn presents national and international news and analysis.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jubilee, Episode 3
3/10Satish has started self-medicating to keep his anxiety under control.
23:00
Helen Keen's It Is Rocket Science—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4The women US astronauts of Mercury 13, who never got into space.
23:15
Strap In - It's Clever Peter—Douglas
3/4Strap in for a swimming rat, a talking fly and a Mexican stand-off.
23:30
What's So Great About ...?—Series 3, Snooker
1/3Lenny Henry pockets his prejudice and tries to understand the lure of the cue.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—31/05/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Midnight in Peking by Paul French—3. Breakthrough
3/5DCI Dennis makes a breakthrough when a suspect is discovered with blood-spattered clothing
00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/05/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—31/05/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/05/2012
A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
05:45
Farming Today—31/05/2012
Three hundred scientists in fourteen countries have sequenced the tomato genome.
