LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/06/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington, Episode 2
2/5The rebellious young artist starts a new life in London and falls in love with Max Ernst.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/06/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—07/06/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/06/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—Monbiot on trespassing, UK land access, White Park cattle, Art from the landscape
George Monbiot's call for people to trespass has raised hackles in the farming world.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Honey Buzzard
David Lindo on a magical moment spotting a honey buzzard in central London.
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/06/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Soul Music—You Are My Sunshine
The country song turned children's favourite is told through people's experiences.
09:30
The Listening Project—The Listening Project Goes to the Polls, The Youth Vote
Young voters contrast their voting experience with their parents'.
09:44
Daily Service—07/06/2017
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Bishop David Walker.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Jacqueline Saphra, Rolf Harris on trial, 13 Reasons Why
Karen Gardner talks about Rolf Harris in court, 13 Reasons Why, poet Jacqueline Saphra.
10:41
That Was Then—Episode 3
Anna sends you her secret recordings, in this phone-based thriller.
10:55
The Listening Project—Nick and Simon - Snack Attack
Can a large bar of fruit and nut ever provide a nutritious lunch?
11:00
Breakfast with the Disruptors—Series 1, Death
Tim Samuels asks if death itself can be disrupted.(R)
11:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 3, Punching Judy
2/4Police officer and comic Alfie Moore takes his audience through another policing dilemma.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/06/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Home Front—7 June 1917 - Isabel Graham
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain on this day a hundred years ago.
12:15
You and Yours—Comparison Websites; PCP Deals; British Airways
Price comparison websites, PCP deals, and British Airways.
12:57
Weather—07/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—07/06/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
14:00
The Archers—06/06/2017
Lynda strikes a deal.(R)
14:15
Tommies—7 June 1917
Can Pavan and Bill buy the safety of those besieged in Mkalama Fort by German troops?
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Equity Release
Should you release cash from the value of your home, also known as an 'Equity Release'?
15:30
All in the Mind—Anxiety and children; First impressions; Mental health manifestos; Insiders' Guide
Parents of anxious children; first impressions; mental health manifestos; Insiders' Guide.(R)
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Fashion and class
Fashion and class: from the 'branded gentry' to the high street.
16:30
The Media Show—CNN boss Tony Maddox, VR news, The&Partnership founder Johnny Hornby
CNN boss Tony Maddox hits back at claims the network staged a Muslim protest in London.
17:00
PM—07/06/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/06/2017 Election campaign draws to a close
Party leaders tour the country in the final hours of the General Election campaign
18:30
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Mercy Dash
2/6Malcolm needs some help. Sue has a spot of time on her hands. Winchester beckons.
19:00
The Archers—07/06/2017
For Tom, there is no time like the present.
19:15
Front Row—Artist Grayson Perry, Baileys winner, Helen Dunmore's final poem, new Children's Laureate
Grayson Perry, the Baileys prize-winner, Helen Dunmore's last poem and Children's Laureate
19:45
That Was Then—Episode 3
Anna sends you her secret recordings, in this phone-based thriller.(R)
20:00
FutureProofing—Sin
Will sin disappear in future, as technology enables us to stop sinning before we act?
20:45
Electionomics—Electionomics, Immigration and Skills
The impact changing levels of immigration could have on the economy.
21:00
Science Stories—Pavlov and his Dogs
Naomi Alderman tells the story of Pavlov and his selectively drooling dogs.
21:30
Soul Music—You Are My Sunshine
The country song turned children's favourite is told through people's experiences.(R)
21:58
Weather—07/06/2017
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Party leaders in last election push
On the eve of polling day, this is a special programme from Birmingham.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, The Jannat Guest House
3/15In Arundhati Roy's spellbinding novel, Anjum makes a new home among the departed.
23:00
Book at Bedtime—The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, A New Guest
4/15In Arundhati Roy's captivating novel, Anjum makes a new acquaintance.
23:15
Woof—Woof: One Man's Search for a Dog or a Boyfriend, Episode 2
2/4Comic autobiographical meanderings from Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Alison Steadman.
23:30
The Art of Australia—Episode 3
3/3The impact of the Australian landscape on the country's popular culture.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/06/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington, Episode 3
3/5Leonora moves to Paris with Max Ernst, joining other artists such as Picasso and Dali.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—08/06/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/06/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—Open Farm Sunday, Wildflower hunt, Harriet Fraser
A poultry producer at Open Farm Sunday, the launch of a new wildflower hunt, and a poet.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Osprey
David Lindo the Urban Birder on seeing an osprey next to Wormwood Scrubs in London.
