BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Saturday 2 April 2016

LW Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  This Orient Isle—Episode 5
  5/5Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/04/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/04/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
8. 05:45
  iPM—'I was stalked for ten years'
  One listener's story of how a normal friendship turned into something she never expected.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—02/04/2016
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—02/04/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 32, Isle of Dogs
  An unusual urban walk to finish the series as Clare Balding rambles on the Isle of Dogs.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farm Attractions
  Sybil Ruscoe visits Shortwood Farm in Herefordshire to find out about farm attractions.
5. 06:57
  Weather—02/04/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—02/04/2016
  Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Paul Young
  Featuring Paul Young and the inheritance tracks of actor Amanda Abbington.
8. 10:30
  Miles Jupp and the Plot Device
  Miles Jupp investigates the Plot Device that spawned a million pulp fictions.(R)
9. 11:00
  The Forum—The Power of Wind
  Bridget Kendall and guests explore the impact of the wind on Earth, in space and in art.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Even the Dead Cannot Escape Politics
  The Korean cemetery where the dead tell you much about the living.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—How having a flutter is about to get less attractive
  A look at why having a flutter is about to get less attractive.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/04/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—02/04/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Tim Farron MP, Andrea Jenkyns MP, Jess Phillips MP, John Timpson
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the University of Worcester.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—British Steel, National Living Wage, Sugar tax and obesity, Rehabilitation of offenders
  Should the taxpayer bail out British steel? Is the new National Living Wage enough?
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Alan Bennett - Denmark Hill
  Idiosyncratic take on Hamlet seen largely through the eyes of a 15-year old-girl.(R)
9. 15:30
  Suck it and See
  Award-winning songwriter Amy Wadge investigates the history and potential of the harmonica(R)
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Make-up for women of colour; Pauline Lynch; Succulents
  Is there a lack of options for women of colour when it comes to buying make-up?
11. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
12. 17:30
  iPM—'I was stalked for ten years'
  One listener's story of how a normal friendship turned into something she never expected.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—02/04/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Migrant crisis: Concern rises as EU-Turkey deal looms
  Turkey insists plans are in place to handle migrants due to be returned under an EU deal.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Arthur Smith, Alice Lowe, James Norton, Tom Rosenthal, Peggy Shaw, James McCartney, The James Hunter Six
  Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:02
  Profile—Sophie Okonedo
  Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new BBC drama Undercover.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Ran, Long Day's Journey into Night, Camping, 6 Facets of Light, Museum of Brands
  Including a look at Akira Kurosawa's film Ran, which was originally released in 1985.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Optimism - Our Enemy
  Proud pessimist Bryan Appleyard investigates the contemporary cult of optimism.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Magus by John Fowles, 2. Darkness Falls
  2/3Entranced by the charms of Lily, Nick struggles with his feelings for Alison.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—02/04/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  The Global Philosopher—Should Borders Matter?
  Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders.(R)
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 12, 2016
  Russell Davies chairs the last of the 2016 heats.
10. 23:30
  The Horses
  Kenneth Steven explores Edwin Muir's poetic search for the lost Eden of his childhood.(R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Shorts—Series 13, Paint Fumes
  1/4A young footballer from a broken home seeks escape through Argentina's urban art scene.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/04/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—03/04/2016
  The sound of church bells.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sophie Okonedo
  Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new BBC drama Undercover.(R)

Sunday 3 April 2016