LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 4
4/5Feeling refreshed after your post-lunch slooming? Then get on with your faciendum.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/12/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
03:29
Test Match Special—07/12/2012
Commentary on the third day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
Test Match Special—07/12/2012
Commentary on the third day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
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Morning
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—07/12/2012
Ministers admit a report into the West Coast rail franchise collapse is 'damning'.
09:00
Test Match Special—07/12/2012
Commentary on the third day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
09:45
Act of Worship—07/12/2012
An act of worship led by the Rev Ernie Rea.
10:00
Test Match Special—07/12/2012
Commentary on the third day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
10:30
Woman's Hour—Posh anoraks; witch pricking in the 17th Century; Lisa Riley; is power sexy?
Anoraks, Lisa Riley, the undercover witch-pricker, and are powerful women sexy?
10:45
15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 5
5/5Desperate to connect with their daughter, Nick and Naomi consult a Chinese doctor.
11:00
Touchline Tales—Series 3, Episode 2
2/3Des Lynam and Christopher Matthew trade sporting tales at a boxing gym in West London.
11:30
Polyoaks—Series 2, The Shaky Shaky Hip
5/6Dr Hugh Thornton is horrified when he needs an operation himself.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—07/12/2012
Silver Line, a helpline for elderly people in distress, is launched by Esther Rantzen.
12:52
The Listening Project—Myrtle and Denika: Single Parent Adoption
Fi Glover presents the series that captures the nation in conversation.
12:57
Weather—07/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—07/12/2012
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
13:45
The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Charity Workers
5/5Charity workers from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
14:00
The Archers—06/12/2012
Kenton is nervous.
14:15
Drama on 4—On Mardle Fen, Series 5, Dillie's Day
4/4Polish waitress Zofia has a surprise communication from her brother.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Rayleigh, Essex
Eric Robson chairs BBC Radio 4's horticultural panel programme from Rayleigh in Essex.
15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Received with Thanks
Libby Purves on the 2011 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. To give this year call 0800 082 8284.
16:00
Last Word—Brazil's most famous architect, an eminent jazz musician, an outrageous boxer and a radical Indian politician
Matthew Bannister on Oscar Niemeyer, Dave Brubeck, Bal Thackeray, Hector Camacho.
16:30
More or Less—Royal twins and the Autumn Statement
Tim Harford asks what severe morning sickness tells us about the chances of having twins.
16:55
The Listening Project—Andrew and Wendy: No-One to Teach Me to Shave
Fi Glover presents the series that captures the nation in conversation.
17:00
PM—07/12/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/12/2012
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 38, Episode 5
5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—07/12/2012
Lilian feels conflicted.
19:15
Front Row—Paul Auster, Tom Robinson plays Beck
Writer Paul Auster; Tom Robinson plays Beck's sheet music album; comedian Trevor Noah.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 5
5/5Desperate to connect with their daughter, Nick and Naomi consult a Chinese doctor.
20:00
Any Questions?—Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.
20:50
A Point of View—Trustworthiness Before Trust
Onora O'Neill reflects anew on the theme of trust, the subject of her Reith lectures.
21:00
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Two boys experience evil when a 'dark circus' comes to Illinois.(R)
21:58
Weather—07/12/2012
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—07/12/2012
David Cameron backs allowing same-sex marriages in churches. Presented by Robin Lustig.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Mighty Walzer, Episode 10
10/10Howard Jacobson's hilarious tale of the coming-of-age of a wannabe ping-pong champion.
23:00
Great Lives—Dick Francis
Martin Broughton nominates Dick Francis, champion jockey and champion author.
23:30
Today in Parliament—07/12/2012
Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—June and Tanya: Don't Call Us Visually Impaired
Fi Glover presents a conversation between June and Tanya, both blind since birth.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 5
5/5As the ploughman drops into the western bay, we offer you bene darkmans, dear listener.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
03:29
Test Match Special—08/12/2012
Commentary on the fourth day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
Test Match Special—08/12/2012
Commentary on the fourth day of the third Test between India and England from Kolkata.
