LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—02/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 3
3/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/05/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
05:45
Farming Today—02/05/2013
The High Court is being asked to make a ruling on who owns the fish in our seas.
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Morning
06:00
Today—02/05/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Gnosticism
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Gnosticism, a sect associated with early Christianity.
09:45
Daily Service—02/05/2013
A Bible reading, prayer and Christian music. Led by John Forrest.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Sarah Dunant; Katelyn Campbell; PHSE education; living with a sulker
Author Sarah Dunant discusses the Borgias; Dr Pam Spurr's advice on dealing with sulking.
10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 9
9/10Zoe's astonished to find Jack at Home Place and Louise realises what Michael's been hiding
11:00
Crossing Continents—Hazaras, Hatred and Pakistan
Mobeen Azhar investigates the deadly campaign against Pakistan's Shia Hazara minority.
11:30
Bernard Who?—2. Fred, The Wombles and The Railway Children.
2/2Bernard Cribbins looks back on 70 years in showbusiness with a stellar cast of friends.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/05/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Kate Silverton explores how IVF became big business
Kate Silverton on how IVF has become big business, and the growth of 'suspended coffees'.
12:57
Weather—02/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—02/05/2013
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
Thames Crossings—Words and Flesh
4/5In Cookham, Piers views the river through the work of his favourite artist Stanley Spencer
14:00
The Archers—01/05/2013
Kirsty's a good friend.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Colour of Milk
By Nell Leyshon. Rural Somerset, 1830, sexual desires have consequences for a young girl.
15:00
Open Country—Highland Ponies
Helen Mark visits the working ponies of the Reay Forest estate in Sutherland.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
Peter Sissons presents an appeal on behalf of the 3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays).
15:30
Open Book—Sir Walter Scott Special from the Royal Opera House
Mariella Frostrup presents a Sir Walter Scott special from the Royal Opera House.
16:00
The Film Programme—Pedro Almodovar on I'm So Excited; Tom Courtenay on Billy Liar; Riz Ahmed's big break
Francine Stock talks to director Pedro Almodovar about raunchy comedy film I'm So Excited.
16:30
Material World—Bees and pesticides; Heart gene therapy; Petal shapes
The science behind the EU pesticide ban - will it protect bees? Quentin Cooper presents.
17:00
PM—02/05/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/05/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Manchester
5/6Mark is in Manchester for thoughts on low-cost housing and novel road safety techniques.
19:00
The Archers—02/05/2013
Josh has a proposition.
19:15
Front Row—Zoe Wanamaker; Cultural Exchange - Suggs; Arne Dahl
Zoe Wanamaker, Swedish crime writer Arne Dahl, and Cultural Exchange with Suggs of Madness
19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 9
9/10Zoe's astonished to find Jack at Home Place and Louise realises what Michael's been hiding
20:00
The Report—MMR and the Legacy of the Link With Autism
How high rates of autism among some immigrant groups are still affecting the uptake of MMR
20:30
In Business—Job Search
Peter Day and a panel of experts help unemployed young people with their job search.
21:00
Return to Japan
The BBC Philharmonic returns to Japan for an emotional tour for the first time since 2011.
21:30
In Our Time—Gnosticism
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Gnosticism, a sect associated with early Christianity.
21:58
Weather—02/05/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—02/05/2013
Including reports on force-feeding at Guantanamo Bay and ECB interest rate cuts.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—This Is Where I Am, Episode 9
9/15Debs looks after Rebecca, while Abdi recovers in hospital from the trauma of his flashback
23:00
Jon Ronson On—Series 7, Pride
5/5Jon Ronson investigates how having pride in your work can backfire.
23:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—Chen Guangcheng
Peter White traces the life and opinions of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—03/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 4
4/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—03/05/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/05/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
05:45
Farming Today—03/05/2013
Live animal exports have resumed from Dover. Charlotte Smith reports on the protests.
