LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—The View from the Gate
Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Neil visits the Brandenburg Gate.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/09/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/09/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
05:45
Farming Today—Fruit Sales, Pig Welfare, Flood Defences
Fruit growers unable to sell their produce, and a new scheme to promote pig welfare.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—African Jacana
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the wetland-loving African jacana.
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Morning
06:00
Today—30/09/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Jackie Akhavan on explosives
Jackie Akhavan talks about the ethical issues of working on explosives used in war.
09:30
One to One—04/09/2012
Paddy O'Connell meets Sir Al Aynsley-Green who has forged a career helping children.(R)
09:45
Daily Service—30/09/2014
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Father Philip Sumner.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Julia Gillard; Ruby Tandoh; gender politics of driving
Julia Gillard on her three years and three days as Australia's first female prime minister
10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 2
2/5A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
11:00
Shared Planet—Ocean Plastic and Seabirds
Is plastic litter making the ocean a perilous place for fulmars and other seabirds?
11:30
Always the Bridesmaid
Classical soprano and broadcaster Catherine Bott explores the world of the backing singer
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—30/09/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Home Front—30 September 1914 - Alice Macknade
Alice is released from prison, but really does not want to go home.
12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How easy is it to see your GP?
Consumer phone-in. How easy is it for you to see your GP?
12:57
Weather—30/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—30/09/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
Open or Wrapped...?—Episode 2
2/5Alison Clarkson takes listeners to the 2014 National Fish and Chip Awards.
14:00
The Archers—29/09/2014
Carol has got plans.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Sensitive, Underground Man, pt 2
Police are searching Glasgow's disused underground tunnels for a killer.(R)
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 8, Maldon
7/7Jay Rayner and his panel take questions on eating and drinking from an audience in Maldon.(R)
15:30
Costing the Earth—A Decade of Fracking
Tom Heap visits communities living with the shale gas industry, from Texas to Lancashire.
16:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 2, The Secrets of Picking Up Women in Public
1/3Jolyon Jenkins investigates 'pickup artists', men who know the secrets of seduction.(R)
16:30
Great Lives—Professor Edith Hall on Lucille Ball
Matthew Parris invites Professor Edith Hall to nominate her idol.
17:00
PM—30/09/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/09/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself—Episode 3
3/4Behind-the-scenes sketch show looking at the life and work of impressionist Lewis Macleod.
19:00
The Archers—30/09/2014
Henry has a restless night.
19:15
Front Row—BBC National Short Story Award 2014
John Wilson and Hilary Mantel reveal the winner of the BBC National Short Story Award 2014
19:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Divided Heaven
Neil MacGregor examines the story of the two Germanys, East and West, created in 1949.(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Border Security: All at Sea?
With concern over illegal immigrants and returning extremists, how secure are UK borders?
20:40
In Touch—Accessible Healthcare Information, Private Voting, Advice on Starting University
NHS England drafts a standard for accessible information, advice on starting university.
21:00
Inside Health—Antibiotics, Winter Flu, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Snoring
Dr Mark Porter looks at the evidence for winter flu jabs and reviews sleep apps.
21:30
The Life Scientific—Jackie Akhavan on explosives
Jackie Akhavan talks about the ethical issues of working on explosives used in war.(R)
21:58
Weather—30/09/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—30/09/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Bone Clocks, Episode 7
7/15Ed Brubeck's life shifts on its axis when his six-year-old daughter goes missing.
23:00
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 2, Escarpments
3/4Have you ever been abducted by an alien or had an idea for a novelty tea towel?
23:30
Reimagining the City—Series 2, London
2/3Lavinia Greenlaw offers a personal vision of London, a city she's loved all her life.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—01/10/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Divided Heaven
Neil MacGregor examines the story of the two Germanys, East and West, created in 1949.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/10/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—01/10/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/10/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
05:45
Farming Today—Liz Truss, Red Tractor Changes, Moorland Burning
What can be done to make sure more UK-grown apples and pears are available in shops?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brown Kiwi
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the New Zealand brown kiwi.
