LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Factfulness, Episode 3
3/5How does the idea of 'destiny' stop us from seeing the world as it really is?(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/04/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/04/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/04/2018
Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu
05:45
Farming Today—Rural schools, Defra roadshow, Goat meat
A national conference of teachers claims rural schools aren't getting a fair funding deal.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Craig Hartley on the Green Woodpecker
Craig Hartley revels in a near-miss encounter with a green woodpecker for Tweet of the Day(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/04/2018
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Roman Slavery
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the relationship between slavery and the power of Rome.
09:44
Daily Service—Easter Week: Belief
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Claire Campbell Smith.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Alex Jones, Children's centres, Commonwealth Games
The reality of returning to work after having a baby.
10:45
Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food—4. Publisher
4/5Claudia's research takes her to the medieval section of the British Library. From 2018.
11:00
Crossing Continents—Greece's Haven Hotel
How is the city of Athens finding homes for the thousands of refugees who live there?
11:30
Double-Talk
The art of the dialogue in philosophy and law, religion, psychoanalysis and the arts.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/04/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Home Front—5 April 1918 - Ivy Monk
In Folkestone, it is the opening night of Jezebel.
12:15
You and Yours—Concert Tickets, Council Bailiffs, Vegan Football
An official ticket seller responds to claims that they don't do enough to stop touts.
12:57
Weather—05/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—05/04/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Voices of the First World War—Spanish Flu
Recollections of the devastating impact of the flu pandemic that hit in 1918.
14:00
The Archers—04/04/2018
The stress piles on Adam.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Holbein's Skull
A deliciously funny play, inspired by Hans Holbein's iconic painting The Ambassadors.
15:00
Open Country—Isle of Wight: Plastic Free?
Ian Marchant visits the Isle of Wight in hope of a plastic-free future.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Y Care International
Paul Boateng makes an appeal on behalf of Y Care International.(R)
15:30
Bookclub—Sarah Perry - The Essex Serpent
Sarah Perry discusses her hit novel The Essex Serpent with James Naughtie and readers.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Todd Haynes, 120 Beats Per Minute
Carol director Todd Haynes discusses his adaptation of children's novel Wonderstruck.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Stephen Hawking Tribute
Adam Rutherford presents a special tribute to the science of Stephen Hawking.
17:00
PM—05/04/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/04/2018 Yulia Skripal says her strength is "growing daily"
Yulia Skripal has said she is getting stronger by the day.
18:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 5. Part the 0.83333
5/6Thor vs Wowbagger in a fight-to-the-death, followed by cheesy nibbles and drinks.
19:00
The Archers—05/04/2018
Ed is falsely accused.
19:15
Front Row—The City and The City, Monet and Architecture, Rapid Response Unit Liverpool
Actor David Morrissey on starring in BBC 2's new drama The City and The City.
19:45
Claudia Roden: A Book of Middle Eastern Food—4. Publisher
4/5Claudia's research takes her to the medieval section of the British Library. From 2018.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—Can you win a trade war?
What exactly is a trade war and can you win one?
20:30
In Business—Ireland's Brexit Challenge
How will the UK leaving the EU impact on business in Ireland? Ruth Alexander reports.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Stephen Hawking Tribute
Adam Rutherford presents a special tribute to the science of Stephen Hawking.
21:30
In Our Time—Roman Slavery
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the relationship between slavery and the power of Rome.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Russia warns UK: 'You're playing with fire'
Russian ambassador tells UN that the UK will be sorry for 'unsubstantiated' allegations.
22:45
Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 4
4/10Harry finally finds out the truth about Nelson and Melanie.
23:00
Beef and Dairy Network—Broadcast Series 2, Episode 1
1/4Interview with Michael Banyan, the former bovine poet laureate, who is now in hiding.
23:30
The Digital Human—Series 12, Sin-eaters
Aleks Krotoski uncovers the harm that comes to those keeping the internet safe.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/04/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Factfulness, Episode 4
4/5Hans Rosling suggests that our attraction to simple ideas stops us tackling big problems.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/04/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/04/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/04/2018
With the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.
05:45
Farming Today—Livestock Traceability, Flooding, Goat Milk Soap
George Eustice explains why England needs a new system to improve livestock traceability.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Long-tailed Tit
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the long-tailed tit.(R)
