LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Between Them, Episode 3
3/5Renowned American author Richard Ford remembers his parents in separate poignant accounts.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/05/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/05/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/05/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
05:45
Farming Today—Insects as Food, First-time Voters, Glyphosate; Veg Boxes
A new report suggests that insects and plants could replace half the meat in our diet.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the ring ouzel
The urban birder David Lindo on the ring ouzel for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
06:00
Today—11/05/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Emily Dickinson
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), celebrated American poet.
09:44
Daily Service—11/05/2017
Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by the rev Ernie Rea.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Shaving Your Head, Anxiety, Asian Woman of Achievement Awards
Cara Delevingne at the Met Gala with a shaved head. Why do women choose to shave them?
10:45
Tinsel Girl—Tinsel Girl and the Support Worker, Episode 4
4/5Events come to a head with Maz and Hayley.
11:00
Crossing Continents—Elephants, Politics and Sri Lanka
Religiously and politically potent, Sri Lankan elephants are killing more and more humans.
11:30
From Rags to Riches—Series 1, Episode 2
2/2Fashion historian Amber Butchart discovers what happens to the clothes we give to charity.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/05/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Home Front—11 May 1917 - Cynthia Hamilton
Dorothea and Cynthia swap quiet confidences.
12:15
You and Yours—Hidden cycle paths, Parking charges, Tequila sales
The technology catching out motorists overstaying their welcome in customer parking spaces
12:57
Weather—11/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—11/05/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Food Tubs, Facebook and Fetishes
How brands harness the power of social proofing.
14:00
The Archers—10/05/2017
Toby is keen to impress.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Things We Never Said
By Ming Ho. A mother. A daughter. A lifetime - in one suspended moment...
15:00
Open Country—Lough Neagh
Helen Mark visits the largest lake in the British Isles, Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
Peter Sissons makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of 3H Fund - Helping Hands for Holidays.(R)
15:30
Bookclub—Michael Chabon - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Michael Chabon talks about The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay with James Naughtie(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Ridley Scott
Francine Stock talks to director Ridley Scott about his film Alien: Covenant.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Violins - Social networks and cliques in great tits and snow monkeys - Exploring DNA and art
Do new violins sound better than old famed instruments? A scientist and soloist discuss.
17:00
PM—11/05/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—Labour has agreed the contents of its election manifesto after draft versions were leaked to the media.
Labour's agreed the contents of its election manifesto after draft versions were leaked.
18:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Tom Basden
2/6Alex and his band explore the theme of home and leisure, with guest comedian Tom Basden.(R)
19:00
The Archers—11/05/2017
Matt extends his network.
19:15
Front Row—Richard III at Hull Truck; Anne With An E; Amy Schumer in Snatched; Tony Kushner
Mat Fraser is Richard III; Anne of Green Gables new adaptation; Amy Schumer; Tony Kushner.
19:45
Tinsel Girl—Tinsel Girl and the Support Worker, Episode 4
4/5Events come to a head with Maz and Hayley.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—How Do We Pay for the UK?
The need-to-know facts on where taxes come from and how they're spent
20:30
In Business—The Art of the Meeting
Tanya Beckett looks at the art of the office meeting.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Violins - Social networks and cliques in great tits and snow monkeys - Exploring DNA and art
Do new violins sound better than old famed instruments? A scientist and soloist discuss.(R)
21:30
In Our Time—Emily Dickinson
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), celebrated American poet.(R)
21:58
Weather—11/05/2017
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Corbyn - Labour manifesto 'will transform lives'
Plans to take the railways back into public ownership and scrap university tuition fees.
22:45
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 9
9/10As the police search concludes, DI Townsend returns to Beckford with new evidence.
23:00
Start/Stop—Series 2, 7. Christmas
7/8Sparks fly as the three couples prepare for Christmas.(R)
23:30
Fantasy Festival—Eliza Carthy
Folk musician Eliza Carthy creates and curates the festival of her wildest dreams.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Between Them, Episode 4
4/5Renowned American author Richard Ford remembers his parents in separate poignant accounts.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/05/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
05:45
Farming Today—Wildlife footage in court, Scottish Forestry and food by subscription
Why RSPB Scotland is frustrated at the way wildlife crime is dealt with in court.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dara McAnulty on the whooper swan
Fermanagh-based bird blogger Dara Mcanulty on the whooper swan for Tweet of the Day.
