LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/01/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 1
1/5A star is born - in Kenosha.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/01/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2016
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
05:45
Farming Today—Is farming entrepreneurial enough? Flooding in Lancashire, Cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Farming is less entrepreneurial than many other industries, according to a new report.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/01/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
08:15
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: Second Test, Cape Town - Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and England.
09:45
Daily Service—05/01/2016
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Pastor Alex Robertson.
10:00
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: Second Test, Cape Town - Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and England.
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Afternoon
12:01
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
12:04
Test Match Special—South Africa v England: Second Test, Cape Town - Day 4
Commentary on the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and England.
16:15
A Man's a Man for a' That: Frederick Douglass in Scotland
Opera singer Andrea Baker explores the impact of Frederick Douglass' time in Scotland.
16:30
Great Lives—Martin Jennings on Charles Sargeant Jagger
Martin Jennings nominates the British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger.
17:00
PM—05/01/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/01/2016 Freedom for ministers on EU vote
David Cameron says ministers will be able to campaign for either side in EU referendum
18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
2/6Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.
19:00
The Archers—05/01/2016
Helen is hanging on the telephone.
19:15
Front Row—David Bowie's Blackstar, Emma Rice, Don Paterson, Jericho
Including a review of David Bowie's new jazz-influenced album Blackstar. With John Wilson.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2
2/10The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe.(R)
20:00
How to Make a Brexit
Carolyn Quinn explores the practical process for exiting the EU if UK voters opt to leave.
20:40
In Touch—Body Language When You're Blind
Peter White discusses body language with three guests, all blind or partially sighted.
21:00
The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 3
3/3Dame Evelyn Glennie reveals how there is more to listening than hearing.
21:30
Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners—Manners in Public Places
David Mitchell continues his look at our behaviour. What do we mean by 'civility'?(R)
21:58
Weather—05/01/2016
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Cameron gives ministers freedom on EU vote
Cameron gives ministers freedom on the EU vote. Liam Fox says it will not divide the party
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 2
2/10Richard, Francoise and Etienne head for the Marine Park in search of the secret beach.
23:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker
3/6Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/01/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 2
2/5Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2016
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/01/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
05:45
Farming Today—Flood protection, Outsourcing food production, Mob grazing, OFC look-ahead
The Environment Agency's chairman faces questions from MPs on flooding.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside.(R)




























