LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/07/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Old Ways, Episode 3
3/5In memory of his late grandfather, Robert treads the pinkish granite of the Cairngorms.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/07/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/07/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/07/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.
05:45
Farming Today—05/07/2012
Unlocking the potential of England's forests for nature, leisure, and up to 7,000 jobs.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/07/2012
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—05/07/2012
Bob Diamond is quizzed over the Barclays scandal, and Labour seeks a full enquiry.
09:00
In Our Time—Scepticism
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of philosophical scepticism.
09:45
Daily Service—05/07/2012
Spiritual reflection with a Bible reading and prayer, led by Claire Campbell Smith.
10:00
Woman's Hour—05/07/2012
Julie Walters on her new stage role, and Paul Hollywood cooks the perfect pork pies.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 4
4/10Bernadette's relationships with the other Galer St mothers become increasingly fractious.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—05/07/2012
Kate Adie presents stories from Timbuktu, Kiev, Kinshasa, Toulouse and the Atacama Desert.
11:30
The Godfather of Ulster Punk
Alan Dein meets figurehead of the Northern Irish punk scene, Terri Hooley.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/07/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—The nutritionally perfect airline meal
Healthy convenience foods, and the technology making ageing less of a pain.
12:45
The New Elizabethans—Paul Foot
James Naughtie considers the significance of campaigning journalist Paul Foot.
12:57
Weather—05/07/2012
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—05/07/2012
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 4. Chinese Louvre and Grottos
4/5In Zhengzhou, Roger finds a building housing some of the finest treasures of the country.
14:00
The Archers—04/07/2012
David receives a chilling message.
14:15
Drama on 4—Alone in the Garden with You
By Louise Monaghan. Alex's dying wish is to be buried in the family garden.
15:00
Open Country—Eels
Helen Mark is in Gloucestershire to find out about the mysterious eel.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Music as Therapy International
Actress Imelda Staunton presents an appeal on behalf of Music as Therapy International.
15:30
Bookclub—David Baddiel talks about Elizabeth Taylor's Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont
David Baddiel is our guide to novelist Elizabeth Taylor's Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont.
16:00
The Film Programme—05/07/2012
Rhys Ifans on being Spider-Man's nemesis, and Willem Dafoe on hunting a Tasmanian Tiger.
16:30
Material World—05/07/2012
Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
17:00
PM—05/07/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/07/2012
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Simon Day Show—Series 2, Brian Pern
6/6Washed-up rocker and plumber Brian Pern comes to the Mallard and is interviewed on stage.
19:00
The Archers—05/07/2012
Kenton offers support.
19:15
Front Row—Bryn Terfel, scoring Hitchcock, the Shard, Sinbad
Bryn Terfel on Welshness; new scores for Hitchcock; Sinbad on TV; The Shard on opening day
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Where'd You Go Bernadette?, Episode 4
4/10Bernadette's relationships with the other Galer St mothers become increasingly fractious.
20:00
The Report—The Children's Care Business
Is profit being prioritised over a duty of care when it comes to children's homes?
20:30
The Bottom Line—05/07/2012
Evan Davis and guests discuss the evolution and hierarchy of brands, and consumer taste.
21:00
Amazonia - Keeping It Alive
Can we use the Amazon for the wealth of resources it contains, but still keep it alive?
21:30
In Our Time—Scepticism
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of philosophical scepticism.
21:58
Weather—05/07/2012
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—05/07/2012
Round-up of the day's news, with Robin Lustig.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Michael Palin - The Truth, Episode 4
4/10Mabbut sets off for India in search of his elusive subject.
23:00
The Guns of Adam Riches—Pilot
Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Adam Riches' fully-loaded bandolier of character comedy
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/07/2012
MPs decide what kind of inquiry there will be into banking.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/07/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Old Ways, Episode 4
4/5Robert Macfarlane walks the ancient pathways of Spain, with the help of 'walking books'.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/07/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/07/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/07/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.
05:45
Farming Today—06/07/2012
Iolo ap Dafydd hears from dairy farmers threatening to protest during the Olympics.
