LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—26/09/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh, Testing Times
4/5The biography of America's great playwright by the acclaimed theatre critic, John Lahr.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/09/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—26/09/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/09/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
05:45
Farming Today—Cattle rustling, Dry weather, Milk prices, Angora goats
Charlotte Smith reports on a doubling of the number of cattle thefts in Northern Ireland.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Emperor Penguin
Sir David Attenborough presents the emperor penguin from the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Back to top
Morning
06:00
Today—26/09/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Steve McQueen
Kirsty Young's castaway is the artist and film-maker Steve McQueen.(R)
09:45
Act of Worship—26/09/2014
An act of worship and music from Cardiff, led by the Rev Roy Jenkins.
10:00
Woman's Hour—26/09/2014
Is 'empty nest syndrome' worse for the single parent, and what exactly is a sex siren?
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Whole Enchilada
5/5Bella has made some life-changing decisions, but Bill has an announcement of his own.
11:00
How to Teach Maths
Alex Bellos looks at the science behind learning maths and if school lessons reflect this.(R)
11:30
My First Planet—Series 2, Adjective from Space!
Richard goes for the youth vote while Brian's campaign is based on some nauseating protein
- Back to top
Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—26/09/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Home Front—26 September 1914 - Victor Lumley and Kitty Wilson
After much negotiation, an amicable alliance is finally reached on the Leas in Folkestone.
12:15
You and Yours—Pet Pre-Nups; Customer Complaints; Private Tuition
Consumer news with Peter White. Should couples agree in advance who gets custody of pets?
12:57
Weather—26/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—26/09/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Shaun Ley and Mark Mardell.
13:45
Last Day—Advice
5/6Life coach Carol Ann Rice and Acas spokesman Stewart Gee have advice on the best way to go
14:00
The Archers—25/09/2014
Ruth and David worry.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Julie
Based on the true story of Operation Julie, the biggest drug bust in British history.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Sparsholt College
Eric Robson and the panel are at Sparsholt College in Hampshire.
15:30
BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2014, Kilifi Creek
5/5By Lionel Shriver. A naive young woman makes her first trip and finds herself in peril.
16:00
Last Word—The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, Oleg Ivanovsky, Jim Petrie, Dame Julia Polak and Bob Crewe
Julian Worricker on two scientists, an illustrator, a songwriter and a leading aristocrat.
16:30
More or Less—The Barnett Formula
Tim Harford explains the Barnett Formula and asks why it is so maligned.
16:55
The Listening Project—Leah and Esther - Being Jewish
Though second and third generation post-Holocaust, an aunt and niece still feel the impact
17:00
PM—26/09/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
- Back to top
Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/09/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 44, Episode 3
3/6Steve and Hugh are joined by Sara Pascoe, Pippa Evans, Grace Petrie and Jon Holmes.
19:00
The Archers—26/09/2014
Roy is determined.
19:15
Front Row—Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace, Eimear McBride, Roy Williams, New Prince Albums
Kirsty Lang and Craig Clunas review Chinese artist Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, The Whole Enchilada
5/5Bella has made some life-changing decisions, but Bill has an announcement of his own.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—William Hague MP, Yvette Cooper MP, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Simon Jenkins
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from City of London School in London.
20:50
A Point of View—Keeping Time
Lisa Jardine reflects on the history of timepieces and the power of clocks and watches.
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—22-26 September 1914
Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst visits Folkestone, and an amicable alliance is reached.
21:58
Weather—26/09/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—26/09/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Bone Clocks, Episode 5
5/15The path not taken. Hugo's heart warms to Holly.
23:00
Great Lives—Andrew Adonis on Joseph Bazalgette
Lord Adonis chooses Victorian engineer, aka 'The Sewer King', Sir Joseph Bazalgette(R)
23:27
Today in Parliament—26/09/2014
Sean Curran reports as Parliament backs air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq.
23:55
The Listening Project—John and Laura - A Working Relationship
Fi Glover introduces a conversation between two colleagues on power in the workplace.
- Back to top
Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh, Crisis Point
5/5The biography of America's great playwright by the acclaimed theatre critic, John Lahr(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/09/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/09/2014
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/09/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
05:45
iPM—27/09/2014
'Work hard, party harder' - Is this the future of university life?
