LW Schedule
Early
04:30
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/03/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—26/03/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury.
05:45
Farming Today—26/03/2013
Farmers struggle, as the worst snow in a generation hits Northern Ireland.
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Morning
06:00
Today—26/03/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—26/03/2013
Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.
09:00
Open Air—Ruth Ewan
2/6Ruth Ewan reimagines how broadcast space might be used to mark the Open arts initiative.
09:05
The Public Philosopher—Is rape worse than other violent crime?
Prof Michael Sandel is in India to discuss the philosophy of violence.
09:45
Daily Service—26/03/2013
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by the Rev Roger Hutchings.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman or lady? Bidisha and Rachel Johnson discuss; Saira Shah; Joanna Adams
Getting girls into netball. Rachel Johnson and Bidisha discuss being a modern-day 'lady'.
10:45
The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 2
2/5By Carl Grose. A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times and C & W music.
11:00
On the Trail of the American Honeybee
How honeybees and their keepers travel vast distances pollinating America's crops.
11:30
Flashmob Flamenco
Spain's current economic crisis is seeing the return of flamenco as a form of protest.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—26/03/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How to cope with redundancy
Winifred Robinson hosts a programme on how to cope with redundancy.
12:57
Weather—26/03/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—26/03/2013
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
13:45
Noise: A Human History—Persuasion
7/30Prof David Hendy explores the power of the orator.
14:00
The Archers—25/03/2013
Helen's night out takes an unexpected turn.
14:15
Drama on 4—Lost in Mexico, Episode 2
2/2Friendship is tested, as Sally and Rachel await trial in Mexico for insurance fraud.
15:00
The Human Zoo—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6Michael Blastland explores the mistakes humans make when they act in groups.
15:30
Costing the Earth—Exotic Pets
Miranda Krestovnikoff asks if the trade in pet reptiles and amphibians should be banned.
16:00
Word of Mouth—The Persuaders
Michael Rosen explores propaganda and the language of persuasion in media old and new.
16:30
A Good Read—Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin
Writers Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
17:00
PM—26/03/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/03/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Trevor Noah: The Racist
Coming of age in post-apartheid South Africa, Trevor Noah explores race and place.
19:00
The Archers—26/03/2013
Elona is desperately worried.
19:15
Front Row—John Logan; Suggs; In the House reviewed
John Logan on Skyfall and Peter and Alice; In the House review; Suggs on his one-man show.
19:45
The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 2
2/5By Carl Grose. A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times and C & W music.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Rochdale Abuse: Failed Victims?
A police whistleblower claims last year's Rochdale child grooming case failed victims.
20:40
In Touch—The latest treatments for AMD
Peter White talks to ophthalmologist Tim Jackson about the latest treatments for AMD.
21:00
Inside Health—NHS Reforms
Dr Mark Porter reports on the new changes to the NHS. What do they mean for patients?
21:30
The Public Philosopher—Is rape worse than other violent crime?
Prof Michael Sandel is in India to discuss the philosophy of violence.
21:58
Weather—26/03/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—26/03/2013
David Miliband leaving UK politics for charity job in New York. Presented by David Eades.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, Episode 2
2/10Love threatens to derail the quest to become filthy rich.
23:00
James Acaster's Findings—Pilot Episode: Bread
Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his research into the subject of 'bread'.
23:30
Today in Parliament—26/03/2013
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/03/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Comandante, Episode 2
2/5In 2002, Chavez's presidency was rocked as the opposition united against him.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/03/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury.
05:45
Farming Today—27/03/2013
The struggle to rescue sheep from snowdrifts in Antrim and on the Isle of Man.






































