LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/09/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
In My Mind's Eye by Jan Morris—1. Driving and Reading
1/5Jan Morris in her diary of thoughts covers her car and being a TV personality.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/09/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/09/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/09/2018
With Dr Eve Poole, Third Church Estates Commissioner for the Church of England.
05:45
Farming Today—Badger Cull, Price of Food and Craft Beer Using English Hops
British shoppers spend £204 billion on food - why are farmers only seeing 4.5% of that?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snipe
Kate Humble presents the snipe.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/09/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Morality in the 21st Century—The 'Selfie Generation'
Has the selfie made us selfish?
09:44
Daily Service—Renewal: Renewed mind and fresh starts
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Canon Steve Williams.
10:00
Woman's Hour—04/09/2018
Gina Miller on making a difference. Female rage. And managing jobs, school and childcare.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel, Tony
2/1Though Martha has refused Tony a certificate of sanity, he just keeps coming back.
11:00
Natural Histories—Dog
Dogs have changed us and we've changed them. Brett Westwood visits Battersea to meet some.
11:30
The Art of Immersion
Artist and sceptic Adham Faramawy uncovers virtual reality's dark and fantastical spaces.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/09/2018
The latest national, international news and shipping forecast from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Curious Cases—Series 11, The Alien Enterprise, Part 2
Are intelligent aliens out there?
12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Is childcare working for you?
How do you cope financially with the cost of childcare?
12:56
Weather—04/09/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—04/09/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
In My Head—The Bomb Disposal Officer
Bosnian bomb disposal officer Sead Vrana must dispose of a deadly anti-tank warhead.
14:00
The Archers—03/09/2018
Fallon loses her temper.(R)
14:15
Dangerous Visions—Produce
Unsettling drama set in a future in which you can hand-pick everything about your child.(R)
15:00
Tara and George—Episode 4: The Life of Tara
The story of two rough sleepers on the streets of east London.
15:30
Mastertapes—Series 6, Sir Tom Jones (B-side)
Sir Tom Jones answers questions about his 2010 back-to-his-roots album Praise & Blame.(R)
16:00
Cold Art
Louise K Wilson asks fellow artists why the Cold War is so creatively inspiring.
16:30
Great Lives—Greg Jenner on Gene Kelly
'Horrible Histories' consultant Greg Jenner on his all time favourite - Gene Kelly.
17:00
PM—04/09/2018
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/09/2018 Labour adopts anti-Semitism definition
Labour's ruling body has agreed a new policy on anti-Semitism after months of rows
18:30
Start/Stop—Series 3, 2. Therapy
2/6All three couples end up seeing the same therapist. Special guest Sanjeev Bhaskar.(R)
19:00
The Archers—04/09/2018
Jazzer digs for dirt.
19:15
Front Row—The Seagull, Refashioning Shakespeare, Alison Balsom
The Seagull review, Reimagining Shakespeare and Alison Balsom's inspirations.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel, Tony
2/1Though Martha has refused Tony a certificate of sanity, he just keeps coming back.(R)
20:00
The Last Enemy
By 1918 the war had killed millions, but there was one last terrifying foe to face - flu.
20:40
In Touch—School closure - RNIB questioned
The RNIB announces it is closing a school after accusations it failed to safeguard pupils.
21:00
On and Off the Valley Lines—Resilience
Stories of the people who live along the south Wales valleys rail network.(R)
21:30
Morality in the 21st Century—The 'Selfie Generation'
Has the selfie made us selfish?(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Labour tries to draw line under anti-semitism row
Party's ruling body adopts in full an internationally agreed definition of the term.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Transcription, Episode 2
2/10It is 1940, and Juliet is surprised to find herself recruited by the security services.
23:00
Agendum—Series 1, Shock
3/4Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall Of Opinion Mirrors.
23:30
Today in Parliament—04/09/2018
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs and peers return from their summer break.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
In My Mind's Eye by Jan Morris—2. By The Sea
2/5Jan Morris in her diary of thoughts covers life by the sea, catchphrases and a cat.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/09/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/09/2018
With Dr Eve Poole, Third Church Estates Commissioner for the Church of England.
05:45
Farming Today—Dutch report on reducing agriculture's carbon footprint, drones disturbing wildlife, hop harvest
A Dutch report recommends cutting livestock numbers to meet carbon emissions targets.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fieldfare
Chris Packham presents the fieldfare.(R)
