LW Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:00
Today—14/01/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—14/01/2014
Sean Curran with all the news from Westminster.
09:00
The Long View—14/01/2014
Jonathan Freedland compares the rise of electronic cigarettes with snuff in the 1600s.
09:30
One to One—Anita Anand talks to Juliet Lyon
Anita Anand talks to Juliet Lyon, director of the Prison Reform Trust.
09:45
Daily Service—14/01/2014
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Paul Mathole.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Cartoonist Nadia Khiari; French Affairs; Campaigning mums
Tunisian cartoonist Nadia Khiari talks about how life has changed since the 2011 uprising.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 2
2/5The village of Rosscoille is struggling with Cormick's impossible discovery.
11:00
Shared Planet—Community Protection
Can local initiatives be developed into wider protection for a species?
11:30
Transylvanian Blues: The Story of Muzsikas
Simon Broughton tells the story of Hungarian folk musicians Muzsikas.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/01/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: The Future of the High Street
Is your high street thriving or dying? Call or email Winifred Robinson.
12:57
Weather—14/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—14/01/2014
National and international news.
13:45
Acts of Union and Disunion—14/01/2014
Linda explores the disparities between the north and south in terms of wealth and living.
14:00
The Archers—13/01/2014
Susan strikes it lucky.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Ambiguous Loss, 477 Days
1/3Aidan Stephens has gone missing. Michael Butt explores the quiet devastation left behind.
15:00
Making History—14/01/2014
The British work camps that time forgot, and the return of the Diggers to a London suburb.
15:30
The Human Zoo—Series 3, Can we control our behaviour?
1/4Michael Blastland explores human foibles. Can we really control our own behaviour?
16:00
Word of Mouth—Office Jargon
Michael Rosen and guests 'drill down' into the subject of office jargon.
16:30
Great Lives—Dave Allen chosen by Adil Ray
Irish Comic Dave Allen is chosen by actor and comedian Adil Ray. Matthew Parris presents
17:00
PM—14/01/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/01/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 9, Grant Morrison talks to Neil Innes
4/6Comic book legend Grant Morrison talks to musical comedy genius Neil Innes.
19:00
The Archers—14/01/2014
Hazel takes centre stage.
19:15
Front Row—Christos Tsiolkas, Tim's Vermeer, Maxim Vengerov, new US TV cop dramas
Christos Tsiolkas, author of The Slap, discusses his new novel Barracuda with Mark Lawson.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—James Payne - Aonach Hourn, Episode 2
2/5The village of Rosscoille is struggling with Cormick's impossible discovery.(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Liquid Assets
As water company bills rise, Lesley Curwen investigates where the money goes.
20:40
In Touch—Audio-visual announcements on buses; Writer Redmond Szell on technology
A report on the government's refusal to legislate for audio-visual announcements on buses.
21:00
All in the Mind—14/01/2014
Claudia Hammond reports on a mental health triage scheme with Leicestershire police force.
21:30
The Long View—14/01/2014
Jonathan Freedland compares the rise of electronic cigarettes with snuff in the 1600s.(R)
21:58
Weather—14/01/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—14/01/2014
Egypt votes in referendum on new constitution. Reporting and analysis with Ritula Shah.
22:45
Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes—2. Brewing
2/5Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London's streets.
23:00
Shappi Talk—Series 2, Addiction
2/4Using her own experience, Shappi Khorsandi reveals what it's like being an addict.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—14/01/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—15/01/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Priscilla, Episode 2
Teenage Priscilla flees to Paris with problems and meets gallant Robert.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/01/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—15/01/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/01/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
05:45
Farming Today—15/01/2014
A badge of honour for more British foods as Europe gives them protected status.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greylag Goose
David Attenborough presents the greylag goose.








































