LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/06/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, The Tiger Who Came To Tea
1/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/06/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/06/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
05:45
Farming Today—Northern Ireland's badger policy; Hi-tech cow monitoring; Slurry death
A new research paper examines the likely effects of N Ireland's trial policy on badgers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greenfinch
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the greenfinch.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/06/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—10/06/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Janet Hemingway
Janet Hemingway on malaria and the coming of insecticide resistance, with Jim Al-Khalili.
09:30
One to One—Rachel Johnson meets Michael Frayn
Rachel Johnson talks to author Michael Frayn about the struggles of writing fiction.
09:45
Daily Service—10/06/2014
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Yasmine Hamdan; Women's Tennis; Lorna Wing; Belle; One child families
Yasmine Hamdan sings live and talks to Jane Garvey.
10:45
DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 2
Are there green shoots of love between Alma and Jo?
11:00
Shared Planet—Nature and the Written Word
Monty Don presents the first of two special programmes recorded at the Hay Festival.
11:30
Wayne's Secret World of the Organ
Wayne Hemingway explores the rise and fall of the home organ.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—10/06/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Can you judge a school by its Ofsted report?
Consumer phone-in. Should you choose a school because of its Ofsted record?
12:57
Weather—10/06/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—10/06/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
13:45
Britain at Sea—7. Mediterranean Challenges
Lord West travels to Malta to tell the story of the Second World War in the Mediterranean.
14:00
The Archers—09/06/2014
Shula is in reflective mood.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Dog Days
By Justin Hopper. Poignant drama set in the world of independent greyhound racing.
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 7, Stratford-upon-Avon
5/6Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Stratford-upon-Avon.(R)
15:30
Shared Experience—Series 2, Estranged
3/4What is it like to be estranged from your family? Three people tell Fi Glover.
16:00
The Law Show—Cross-Examination in the Pistorius Trial
Evaluating the combative cross-examination techniques used in the Oscar Pistorius trial.
16:30
A Good Read—Roger Michell and Aminatta Forna
Film director Roger Michell and writer Aminatta Forna talk books with Harriett Gilbert.
17:00
PM—10/06/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/06/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton
6/6Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things.
19:00
The Archers—10/06/2014
Pat and Tony look to the future.
19:15
Front Row—Antonio Pappano; playwright Anne Washburn; Banksy retrospective
Antonio Pappano, Devil's Knot review, Anne Washburn on play Mr Burns, Banksy exhibition.
19:45
DCI Alma Blair—Deadheading, Episode 2
Are there green shoots of love between Alma and Jo?(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Northern Ireland: A Bitter Legacy
How well is Northern Ireland dealing with the legacy of 30 years of sectarian violence?
20:40
In Touch—Macular Society smoking campaign; Follow-ups
Tony Rucinski on the Macular Society's Smoking Campaign, and Lee Kumutat updates stories.
21:00
All in the Mind—10/06/2014
Claudia Hammond meets two more finalists in the All in the Mind 25th anniversary awards.
21:30
The Life Scientific—Janet Hemingway
Janet Hemingway on malaria and the coming of insecticide resistance, with Jim Al-Khalili.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—10/06/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 2
2/10Mai invites Jack home to Grattan House to meet her father.
23:00
Clayton Grange—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4The team launch their revolutionary spray-on clothes, and a local MP comes to visit.
23:30
Today in Parliament—10/06/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/06/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Curious: True Stories and Loose Connections, Rainy Days and Mondays
2/5Rebecca Front's quirky take on all that is remarkable about everyday life.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/06/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/06/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
05:45
Farming Today—Greening Requirements on Farmers, Online Livestock Auction
Farmers find out what they have to do for wildlife in exchange for subsidies.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.(R)







































