LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—21/01/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Birth of Neo-Liberalism; Music, Race and Difference
Tracing the origins of neo-liberalism. Plus, the relationship between race and music.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—20/01/2013
The bells of St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church in York.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/01/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—21/01/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/01/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
05:45
Farming Today—21/01/2013
The fight for farmland - Charlotte Smith hears how high demand is pushing up prices.
05:57
Weather—21/01/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—21/01/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—History of Music - John Adams and Howard Goodall
Tom Sutcliffe talks to John Adams, Howard Goodall, Barb Jungr and Stephen Poliakoff.
09:45
Daily Service—21/01/2013
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Nigel Swinford.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Aimee Mann; women at Davos; heavy periods.
Aimee Mann, women at Davos, gravlax and Chinese entrepreneur Ping Fu. With Jane Garvey.
10:45
Craven—Craven: Series 2, Episode 1
1/5A case involving dangerous dogs and legal drugs piques DCI Craven's interest.(R)
11:00
For All Mankind
Science writer Chris Riley examines the enduring legacy of the Apollo moon missions.(R)
11:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 2, The Review
1/6A new year, and Damien is asked to write a restaurant review for Pink Floyd.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—21/01/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—How much to raise a child? Could capping social care fees force some people pay more?
Cost of raising a child. Will capping social care fees increase the cost of going private?
12:57
Weather—21/01/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—21/01/2013
National and international news.
13:45
The Alien Balladeer—The Ballad of the Naked Rambler
1/5Murray Lachlan Young writes a ballad about the Naked Rambler's release from Perth prison.
14:00
The Archers—20/01/2013
Lilian is in trouble.
14:15
Drama on 4—Alan Harris - Wolf
Inventing the truth leads a would-be journalist into the criminal underworld.
15:00
Brain of Britain—21/01/2013
Russell Davies chairs the latest heat in the 60th season of the general knowledge quiz.
15:30
The Food Programme—Horsemeat and the Irish burger scandal
Sheila Dillon investigates the horsemeat burger scandal affecting food in Ireland and UK.
16:00
With Great Pleasure—Mel Giedroyc at the Cheltenham Literature Festival
Mel Giedroyc chooses her favourite writing at the Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.
16:30
Beyond Belief—Development of Mecca
Ernie Rea discusses the development of Makkah with distingished guests.
17:00
PM—21/01/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/01/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 10, Episode 4
4/6With Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson. David Mitchell hosts.
19:00
The Archers—21/01/2013
Vicky is overcome with emotion.
19:15
Front Row—Jessica Chastain; Michael Winner remembered
Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain; filmmaker Michael Winner remembered.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Tomorrow the Catwalk, Episode 1
1/5Katie is facing her release from prison after spending most of her life behind bars.(R)
20:00
The Most Troubled Families in Britain
Radio 4 has been granted access to track work with some of the UK most troubled families.
20:30
Analysis—The Rise of Executive Power
Why have workers appeared so weak as bosses tip the balance of power in their favour?
21:00
Material World—Smog; Exploding stars; Animal-free research
Quentin Cooper looks at the smog in China, alternatives to research on animals, and novae.
21:30
Start the Week—History of Music - John Adams and Howard Goodall
Tom Sutcliffe talks to John Adams, Howard Goodall, Barb Jungr and Stephen Poliakoff.
21:58
Weather—21/01/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—21/01/2013
Roger Hearing looks at the challenges for the second-term Obama administration.
22:45
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark—1. The Creme de la Creme
1/5Muriel Spark's sparkling and much-loved classic story of an Edinburgh school teacher.
23:00
Word of Mouth—Autism and Learning Difficulties
Michael Rosen on communicating with people with autism or profound learning difficulties.
23:30
Today in Parliament—21/01/2013
David Cameron on the situation in Algeria, and more arguments over benefits changes.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—22/01/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Pike: Gabriele D'Annunzio, Poet, Seducer and Preacher of War, Episode 1
1/5One man's attempt to build a utopia becomes a story about the birth of fascism.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—22/01/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/01/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
05:45
Farming Today—22/01/2013
Anna Hill delves into the snow to see how birds are struggling to survive in the cold snap







































