LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 2
2/5Robert Macfarlane's describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—01/04/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Venerable Sheila Watson, Archdeacon of Canterbury.
05:45
Farming Today—Storms Halt Bird Migration
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Caz Graham.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chough
John Aitchison presents the chough.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/04/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
09:00
Midweek—Richard Goldstein, Sir Anthony Seldon, Paul Wayne Gregory, Kimmie Rhodes
Libby Purves meets Sir Anthony Seldon and former rock critic Richard Goldstein.
09:45
Daily Service—01/04/2015
Spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Katie Brayben as Carole King
Katie Brayben, raising boys in the US after Ferguson, Unity Spencer, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.
10:41
15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 3
3/5by Mike Bartlett. Hanna's mission to help out some friends is gathering pace.
10:55
The Listening Project—Joe and Kevin - Barstool Philosophy
A father and son reflect on working in a bar and the pressures to emigrate from Ireland.
11:00
Ken, Madge and the Strange Rock
The story of a mysterious find on Morecambe beach by one man and his dog.
11:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 1, Wedding Planner
1/6When a groom-to-be mysteriously vanishes, Milton leaps in.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—01/04/2015
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
A History of Ideas—Justin Champion on Max Weber and the Protestant Ethic
Justin Champion looks at the roots of our culture's belief in the moral power of hard work
12:16
You and Yours—NHS Fines, Pet Food Labels, Organic Food Sales, University Fees
How the NHS can fine itself, unclear pet food labels and the growth in organic food sales.
12:57
Weather—01/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—01/04/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
Healthy Visions—Wellness at Work
3/5Dame Carol Black argues for a new drive to promote good health and wellbeing at work.
14:00
The Archers—31/03/2015
Tony faces the music.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Moya O'Shea - Digging for Victory
A London family discover that digging another room under their flat isn't so simple.(R)
15:00
Money Box Live—Pension Freedom
Paul Lewis and guests answer questions on how to make the most of your pension.
15:30
Beating the Detector
Anjana Ahuja examines the use of polygraphs, or lie detectors, on sex offenders.(R)
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Citizenship Ceremonies; Family Ties and Genetics
Laurie Taylor explores the way in which states use public rituals to create new citizens.
16:30
The Media Show—Spider Memos, Dermot Departs The X Factor, Mental Health Headlines, Plaid Cymru Media Policy
The reporter at the heart of the 'spider memos' case, plus Dermot is to leave The X Factor
17:00
PM—01/04/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/04/2015
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded?
19:00
The Archers—01/04/2015
Joe faces a crisis.
19:16
Front Row—Sweeney Todd, Nick Cave, Peter Ackroyd, Eric Ravilious
Nick Cave, Sweeney Todd review, Peter Ackroyd on Hitchcock, an Eric Ravilious exhibition.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 3
3/5by Mike Bartlett. Hanna's mission to help out some friends is gathering pace.(R)
20:00
Leader Conference—Election Special
Andrew Rawnsley and top journalists debate what newspaper editorials should say tomorrow.
20:45
Lent Talks—Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner reflects on the Passion story.
21:00
Costing the Earth—Climate Change: Inconvenient Facts?
With Antarctic sea ice growing, Tom Heap asks what is happening to the climate.(R)
21:30
Midweek—Richard Goldstein, Sir Anthony Seldon, Paul Wayne Gregory, Kimmie Rhodes
Libby Purves meets Sir Anthony Seldon and former rock critic Richard Goldstein.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Labour hits back at accusations that it's anti-business
Miliband dismisses a warning by leaders of some of Britain's best-known companies
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ladies of the House, Episode 3
3/10Arthur Gillies invites Rita and Annetta to work for him in his brothel at Primrose Hill.
23:00
Jigsaw—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show.(R)
23:15
The Music Teacher—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6Nigel inherits a life-changing sum of money and considers jacking it all in.(R)
23:30
With Great Pleasure—Jonathan Coe
Writer Jonathan Coe chooses his favourite pieces of poetry, prose and comedy.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 3
3/5Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—02/04/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Venerable Sheila Watson, Archdeacon of Canterbury.
05:45
Farming Today—Food Standard Scotland, Planting, Vintage Tractors, Farm Bird Count, Fancy Eggs
Scotland gets control over its own food safety, standards and labelling.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Parrot Crossbill
John Aitchison presents the parrot crossbill.(R)
