LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Paul Morley - The North (and Almost Everything in It), Episode 3
3/5Sixties glamour hits Reddish, while football binds father and son together.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—30/05/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/05/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.
05:45
Farming Today—30/05/2013
Farmers at the Bath and West Show await the badger cull.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sedge Warbler
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the sedge warbler.
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Morning
06:00
Today—30/05/2013
Should EU migrants receive benefits, and what's wrong with men?
09:00
In Our Time—Queen Zenobia
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Queen Zenobia, who led a rebellion against Ancient Rome.
09:45
Daily Service—30/05/2013
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Claire Campbell Smith.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women and their dogs; Nikki Gemmell
Barking Blondes on loving their dogs, legal aid concerns, and designing plus-size fashion.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Apple Apple
9/10Glimpses of happiness are found in the youthful diaries of the now blind Pearl.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—A Croc at the Door
Correspondents around the world tell their stories and examine news developments.
11:30
In Godzilla's Footsteps
Godzilla was a response to atomic war. Japanese artists now respond to the tsunami of 2011
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—30/05/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Portas towns and contactless card payments
Contactless cards, Portas towns vacancy rates and the scale of the PPI industry.
12:57
Weather—30/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—30/05/2013
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
13:45
Disability: A New History—Beauty and Deformity
4/10Peter White on the impact that ideas about beauty and deformity had on people's lives.
14:00
The Archers—29/05/2013
Lilian finds it hard to be sympathetic, and Tom comes to the rescue.
14:15
Drama on 4—The New Bwana
By Sam Soko. Now that Kenya has gained independence, Gaga has plans for his own liberation
15:00
Ramblings—Series 24, In Search of Love
Clare Balding meets those who have found love and companionship through walking.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—TB Alert
Baroness Joan Bakewell presents an appeal on behalf of TB Alert.
15:30
Open Book—Colum McCann on his novel TransAtlantic; mental health and fiction
Colum McCann on his novel TransAtlantic set between Ireland and North America.
16:00
The Film Programme—Neil Jordan on Byzantium; Dr Who 50 years on; Trailers or spoilers?
Neil Jordan on Byzantium, and Doctor Who films 50 years on with Mark Gatiss.
16:30
Material World—Multiverses; Culture-driven Evolution; Lee Smolin on Time
Observational evidence of universes beyond our own? Laura Mersini-Houghton and Lee Smolin.
17:00
PM—30/05/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/05/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Heresy—Series 9, Episode 3
3/6Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Matthew Norman.
19:00
The Archers—30/05/2013
Peggy sticks to her guns.
19:15
Front Row—Jeremy Deller - the journey to the Venice Biennale
John Wilson follows artist Jeremy Deller as he creates new work for the Venice Biennale.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Apple Apple
9/10Glimpses of happiness are found in the youthful diaries of the now blind Pearl.
20:00
The Report—Accident and Emergency Crisis
Is A&E in England on the verge of collapse? Simon Cox investigates.
20:30
The Bottom Line—The App Industry
'Appreneurs' trying to make money in a new market discuss the challenges with Evan Davis.
21:00
On the Borderline
Writer Clare Allan on the controversial diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
21:30
In Our Time—Queen Zenobia
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Queen Zenobia, who led a rebellion against Ancient Rome.
21:58
Weather—30/05/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—30/05/2013
Syria - the battle for Qusayr. In-depth reporting and analysis with Carolyn Quinn.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Dunant - Blood and Beauty, Episode 4
4/10Alexander plays out a diplomatic chess game of matchmaking.
23:00
Wireless Nights—Series 2, The Darkest Hour
4/4Jarvis explores the battle between the forces of darkness and light.
23:30
Lives in a Landscape—Series 12, Wheelchair Pusher Needed
Alan Dein meets Terry, in a wheelchair after a stroke, and Robert, who pushes him along.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—31/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Paul Morley - The North (and Almost Everything in It), Episode 4
4/5The teenage Paul Morley's head is turned when glam rock hits Manchester.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—31/05/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/05/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.
05:45
Farming Today—31/05/2013
Shellfish fishermen lose three quarters of their earnings due to cold seas.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cuckoo - Female
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the female cuckoo.
