LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—13/01/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions
Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.(R)
00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/01/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—13/01/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/01/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
05:45
Farming Today—13/01/2014
Is the government taking too long to reduce the red tape around livestock movement rules?
05:56
Weather—13/01/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bewick's Swan
David Attenborough presents the bewick's swan.
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Morning
06:00
Today—13/01/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—Unity and Disunity
Anne McElvoy talks to Linda Colley, David Pilling, Maria Delgado and David Charter.
09:45
Daily Service—13/01/2014
A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and Christian music.
10:00
Woman's Hour—How do you feel when you look in the mirror?
Jane Garvey asks why we spend so much time worrying about our physical appearance.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 1
1/5Eight years ago an avalanche took the children of Rosscoille. Now one of them has returned
11:00
Invalid Password - The Password, A History Of Failure
Tim Samuels presents a social history of the password as we prepare for its demise.(R)
11:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6Waiting in for a delivery tests the patience of even the most well-meaning of daughters.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/01/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—13/01/2014
Consumer affairs programme, presented by Winifred Robinson.
12:57
Weather—13/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—13/01/2014
National and international news.
13:45
Acts of Union and Disunion—England
Linda Colley examines England and Englishness.
14:00
The Archers—12/01/2014
Pat has her suspicions.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Brick
In Jerusalem, Rasha discovers some home truths in Selma Dabbagh's story of family secrets.
15:00
Brain of Britain—13/01/2014
Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.
15:30
The Food Programme—Three inspirational cooks
Sheila Dillon revisits the inspirational caterers from the BBC Food and Farming Awards.(R)
16:00
Getting the Picture—1. The Camera Has Attitudes
1/2David Bailey reveals how he's photographed the images that have defined the last 60 years.
16:30
Beyond Belief—Archaeology and Religion
Discussion on the impact of archaeological discoveries on religious belief.
17:00
PM—13/01/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/01/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 3
3/6David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
19:00
The Archers—13/01/2014
Susan strikes it lucky.
19:15
Front Row—The Coen Brothers; The Wolf of Wall Street; TS Eliot Prize winner; John Donnelly
Arts news with John Wilson, including the winner of the TS Eliot Prize for poetry.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 1
1/5Eight years ago an avalanche took the children of Rosscoille. Now one of them has returned(R)
20:00
Data, Data Everywhere...
Timandra Harkness explores the benefits and challenges from huge amounts of recorded data.(R)
20:30
Crossing Continents—Russia: Digging up the Dead
Russia's volunteer diggers who continue to search for the remains of World War II soldiers(R)
21:00
Shared Planet—Deer Management
As both human and deer populations are increasing, is there potential for conflict?(R)
21:30
Start the Week—Unity and Disunity
Anne McElvoy talks to Linda Colley, David Pilling, Maria Delgado and David Charter.(R)
21:58
Weather—13/01/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—13/01/2014
Fracking - will government incentives persuade local opposition?
22:45
Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—1. Restless
1/5Cult classic about youth culture, cool music and racial tension in 1950s London.
23:00
Word of Mouth—Chimps and Language
Chimps communicate but, asks Michael Rosen, do their utterances mean they use language?(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—13/01/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—14/01/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Priscilla, Episode 1
Nicholas Shakespeare writes about his aunt, who lived in Paris during the last war.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/01/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—14/01/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/01/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
05:45
Farming Today—14/01/2014
A year on from the horsemeat scandal, has anything changed?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great White Egret
David Attenborough presents the great white egret.







































