LW Schedule
Morning
07:30
Sunday—Britain's youngest railway chaplain, President Putin's Christmas, Getting to the Church on Time.
Britain's youngest railway chaplain and president Putin's Christmas.
07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
Actress Adjoa Andoh makes an appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK.
07:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
08:00
News and Papers—07/01/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
08:10
Sunday Worship—Three Kings from Persian Lands Afar
A meditation for Epiphany from Holy Name Church, Manchester.
08:48
A Point of View—The Last Bohemia
Howard Jacobson on why we need to preserve Bohemia.
08:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Emperor Penguin
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls hearing an emperor penguin chick for the first time.(R)
09:00
Broadcasting House—07/01/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/01/2018
Noluthando uses her initiative, and Pip prepares for a big night.
11:15
Desert Island Discs—Charlie Brooker
Charlie Brooker, satirist and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/01/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Just a Minute—01/01/2018
Paul Merton interviews Nicholas Parsons about his time as host of the popular panel show.(R)
12:32
The Food Programme—Porridge
Sheila Dillon explores porridge.
12:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
The World This Weekend—07/01/2018
Global news and analysis.
13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 7, Northern Ireland
Hardeep Singh Kohli travels round the UK cooking lunch for people with remarkable stories.
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Essex
Eric Robson and his panel of experts are joined by gardeners in Essex.(R)
14:45
The Listening Project Omnibus—Coming Clean
Three exceptionally honest and revealing conversations.
15:00
Drama on 4—Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos, Episode 2
2/2As the Cuckoos' powers grow, so fears grow for their safety and the safety of others.
16:00
Bookclub—Colin Thubron - In Siberia
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to travel writer Colin Thubron about In Siberia
16:30
In Pursuit of Edward Thomas
Matthew Hollis follows Edward Thomas's 1913 journey into the south west and towards poetry(R)
17:00
Germany Without Merkel
How do young Germans imagine a future after Angela Merkel?(R)
17:40
Profile—President Hassan Rouhani
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of President Hassan Rouhani.(R)
17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/01/2018 The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
18:15
Pick of the Week—Jake Yapp
Broadcasters choose their BBC Radio highlights.
19:00
The Archers—07/01/2018
Ruth has a difficult question to raise.
19:15
The Break—Series 1, The Key
1/6City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.(R)
19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Joe's Story
15/15The story of a disappearance. Bertie Carvel concludes Jon McGregor's gripping story series
20:00
Open Book—David Walliams
David Walliams on his life as a children's writer.(R)
20:30
Last Word—Maureen Baker, Richard Cousins, Bronwen Lady Astor Chatelaine of Cliveden, Meic Povey, Rick Hall
Matthew Bannister on a designer, a businessman, a model, a writer, a producer.(R)
21:00
Money Box—Credit Card Charge Ban
Paying for a holiday by credit card? From next week you may not be able to.(R)
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
Actress Adjoa Andoh makes an appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK.(R)
21:30
In Business—Diversifying Russia's Economy
Can Russia diversify its economy beyond the energy sector?(R)
22:00
Westminster Hour—07/01/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests look forward to the political year ahead.
23:00
Test Match Special—The Ashes. Australia v England. Fifth Test, the Gabba - Day 5
Commentary on day five of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, from Sydney.
