LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/05/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—4. London
4/5Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. The poet and political activist meet.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/05/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/05/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/05/2018
With Catherine Butcher, communications director of a Christian charity.
05:45
Farming Today—Problems with the Basic Payment Scheme, Riding for the Disabled, Cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy
Jake Freestone explains how a mapping error has caused delays to his Basic Payments.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/05/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—04/05/2018
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
09:00
The Reunion—The Young Ones
Sue MacGregor reunites five people from the ground-breaking 80s TV comedy The Young Ones.(R)
09:44
Daily Service—A Spiritual Reflection
Spiritual reflection and prayers, led by the Rev Richard Littledale.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Who will be the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year?
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year, Abortion, Emma Healey, Churchill Fellowships.
10:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 5
5/10Kate and Merton need cash. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want?
11:00
The Remittance
The prejudices, politics and pride of the multi-billion pound world of migrant money
11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 4, Twilight of the Gods
6/6Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in his popular sitcom.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/05/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Four Thought—D Is for Diagnosis
Ann York discusses diagnoses - her own, and ones she gives to others.(R)
12:15
You and Yours—Council Houses, Valspar Paint, Employment Support Allowance
Historian John Boughton talks about his book looking at the history of council housing.
12:57
Weather—04/05/2018
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—04/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Chinese Characters—Deng Xiaoping: Black Cat, Yellow Cat
The paramount leader who enabled China's economic miracle.
14:00
The Archers—03/05/2018
Harrison is stunned.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Watch Me While I'm Sleeping
After a decade cohabiting, a couple face the decision: is it time for separate bedrooms?
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kew Gardens
Peter Gibbs presents the programme from the new Temperate House at Kew Gardens.
15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Craters by Chris Power
A young Australian woman in Cambodia fears she might be out of her depth.
16:00
Last Word—Lord Martin of Springburn, Gustav Born, Valerie Riches, Caroline Brown, Michael Anderson
Matthew Bannister on an MP, a musician, a campaigner, a pharmacologist and a film director
16:30
More or Less—Cancer screening, the Windrush Generation, Audiograms
Calculating the benefits and risks of breast screening. Plus, patchy citizenship data.
16:55
The Listening Project—Jimmy and Fiona - Choosing My Religion
Did you ever ask?
17:00
PM—04/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/05/2018 Local elections: Labour fails to make the significant advances it had predicted
Tories keep hold of flagship authorities in London, but lose control of Trafford in north
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 96, 04/05/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
19:00
The Archers—04/05/2018
Brian comes clean.
19:15
Front Row—David Shrigley, Madeline Miller, the Power of Netflix
Artist David Shrigley on his Brighton Festival, Novelist Madeline Miller.
19:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 5
5/10Kate and Merton need cash. Milly needs love. How far will they go to get what they want?(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Andrea Leadsom MP, Piers Morgan, Emily Thornberry MP, Jeanette Winterson
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Lady Margaret School in Fulham, London.
20:50
A Point of View—A Problem with Words
Stella Tillyard describes her struggle with dyslexia for the first time.
21:00
Chinese Characters—Omnibus 1
Portraits of remarkable individuals who have made China what it is today.
22:00
The World Tonight—Local elections: Labour fails to make breakthrough
Jeremy Corbyn denies that his popularity has peaked.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Valley at the Centre of the World, Episode 5
5/10As Alice works through Maggie's correspondence, Sandy struggles with his feelings for Jo.
23:00
Great Lives—Tej Lalvani on Richard Feynman
Tej Lalvani nominates the physicist and bongo playing Richard Feynman as his great life.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—04/05/2018
News from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Melanie and Derek - Never Give Up
When your back's against the wall, that's when you come out fighting strong.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/05/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—5. Pain
5/5Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. A poet yes, but a parent not to be.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/05/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
05:45
iPM—My house is falling into the sea
A listener on his struggle to keep his home.
