LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 4
4/5Christie Watson reflects on nursing children requiring intensive care.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/05/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/05/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
05:45
Farming Today—Proposed new environmental watchdog, Stow Horse Fair
The government's proposed new environmental enforcement body - watchdog or poodle?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—11/05/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—11/05/2018
Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Abi Morgan
Abi Morgan, stage and screenwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.(R)
09:44
Daily Service—11/05/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject, led by the Rev Mary Stallard.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Mellisa tells us 'How Fat Feels'
'How Fat Feels', Abortion in Ireland, Claire Skinner, HPV vaccine.
10:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 10
10/10Linda Marshall Griffiths dramatises Henry James's passionate and heartbreaking novel.
11:00
Beautiful Britain
Toyah Willcox takes an audio journey into the private world of hair and beauty salons.
11:30
Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore: A Pod for Europe
Can England's sleaziest cricketer Dave Podmore help the UK to an unlikely Eurovision win?
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
12:04
Four Thought—Series 4, Killing the Consumer
70/3Jon Alexander argues that consumer power has become an idea which is damaging society.(R)
12:15
You and Yours—Fortnite scams, Panini stickers, Hot chilli sauce
How YouTubers are tricking children into buying Fortnite add-ons they think are free.
12:57
Weather—11/05/2018
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—11/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs with Mark Mardell.
13:45
The Assassination—Near Misses
'Suicide bombers got through the security check. What should we do?'.
14:00
The Archers—10/05/2018
Jennifer accepts the truth.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Killing Kate
Black comedy about parenting - and about doing the wrong thing for all the right reasons.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Rosemoor
Eric Robson and the panel are at RHS Rosemoor in Devon.
15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Three Spins, a Wednesday
Three trips in her car offer Bee three chances to unburden herself. By Danny Denton.
16:00
Last Word—Bruce Tulloh, Emma Smith, Professor Peter Waddington, Dowager Countess of Harewood, Ronald Chesney
Matthew Bannister on a runner, an author, a sociologist, a Countess and a comedy writer.
16:30
More or Less—Abortion, Modern slavery, Math versus maths
The British abortion statistics gaining attention in Ireland's referendum debate.
16:55
The Listening Project—Liz and Margaret - I Found You a Bit Scary
It's your way of ensuring everybody's ok.
17:00
PM—11/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/05/2018 U-turn on Grenfell Tower inquiry
Theresa May has agreed to appoint a panel to help the judge leading the inquiry
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 96, 11/05/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
19:00
The Archers—11/05/2018
The Aldridges face the future.
19:15
Front Row—David Nicholls on Patrick Melrose, Gaz Coombes, Kayo Chingonyi
David Nicholls on adapting Patrick Melrose starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
19:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 10
10/10Linda Marshall Griffiths dramatises Henry James's passionate and heartbreaking novel.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Kirsty Blackman MP, Dr Liam Fox MP, Richard Leonard MSP, Drew Liquerman
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Burgh Hall in Dunoon, Scotland.
20:50
A Point of View—The Brightening of History
Amit Chaudhuri on why restoration should not involve a fetishization of the new.
21:00
Chinese Characters—Omnibus 2
Portraits of remarkable individuals who have made China what it is today.
22:00
The World Tonight—Europe snaps back at US over Iran deal
French economy minister: we will not allow the US to police the world's economy.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Valley at the Centre of the World, Episode 10
10/10After confronting his mother, Sandy has been letting off steam with neighbour Terry.
23:00
Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles
Actor Simon Callow selects the life of a Hollywood great - Orson Welles.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—11/05/2018
The news from Westminster with Mark D'Arcy.
23:55
The Listening Project—Ginny and Sally - A Dyslexic Brain
I don't have to explain to you what the impact is of being dyslexic.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 5
5/5In Christie Watson's account of being a nurse she acquires a new understanding of kindness(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/05/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/05/2018
With Rania Hafez, senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich.
05:45
iPM—In the classroom
Two listeners on the challenges of teaching. Plus Fi Glover with Your News.
