LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—12/10/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Churchill's Passions, Episode 4
Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/10/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—12/10/2018
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/10/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Reddie.
05:45
Farming Today—Mystery disease killing hares, American beef, Weedkiller and antimicrobial resistance
Charlotte Smith looks at a mysterious disease which is killing hares in Suffolk.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—White Tern
Sir David Attenborough presents the widespread marine species, the white tern.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—12/10/2018
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—12/10/2018
Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Thea Musgrave
Thea Musgrave, composer, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne for Desert Island Discs.(R)
09:45
Daily Service—A service of meditation
A spiritual reflection with prayers led by the Rev Richard Carter
10:00
Woman's Hour—Director Emma Rice on Wise Children and Angela Carter
Director Emma Rice, #MeToo one year on, losing a baby and financial abuse code of practice
10:45
Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 5. Paris
5/5Maisie must make a decision about her future.
11:00
Journey of a Lifetime—2018: Karen Darke. From Source to Sea via Me
Paralympic winner Karen Darke takes a very personal journey down Australia's Murray River.
11:30
Gloomsbury—Series 5, Prejudice and Persuasion
1/6Henry is not keen to celebrate his 50th birthday.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/10/2018
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
Home Front—12 October 1918 - Victor Lumley
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
12:15
You and Yours—Late payers, White trustees, Booking fees
Why are 99% of trustees on grant-giving charitable foundations middle-aged and white?
12:57
Weather—12/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—12/10/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Intrigue—The Ratline, 5. La Forza del Destino
Hunted Nazi Otto Wachter makes his way to Rome to join the Ratline escape route.
14:00
The Archers—11/10/2018
Elizabeth is on the warpath
14:15
Drama on 4—The Good Listener, Carte Blanche
In GCHQ, agents are busy monitoring the G20 summit when a dangerous new threat emerges.(R)
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Carlisle
Eric Robson hosts the programme from Carlisle.
15:45
Short Works—Like This by Lucy Caldwell
A story about the reality, and unreality, of parenting.
16:00
Last Word—Ray Galton, Professor Gerald Russell, Evelyn Anthony, Sir Roger Gibbs, Montserrat Caballé
Matthew Bannister on a comedy writer, a psychiatrist, a novelist, a financier, a singer
16:30
Feedback—The BBC’s climate change coverage under the spotlight, Radio 4’s Intrigue: The Ratline
Has the BBC changed its editorial policy on covering climate change?
16:55
The Listening Project—Dalip and Ranjit – Inner Strength
People ask if we shave our legs
17:00
PM—12/10/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/10/2018 Turkish sources say they have Saudi murder footage
Video evidence is said to show Jamal Khashoggi being killed
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 97, Episode 7
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by guest host Lucy Porter.
19:00
The Archers—12/10/2018
Christine fears for the future
19:15
Front Row—Paul Greengrass on 22 July, Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence, How can arts organisations thrive?
Paul Greengrass on 22 July, his film about the Norwegian terrorist attack on a summer camp
19:45
Henry James—What Maisie Knew, 5. Paris
5/5Maisie must make a decision about her future.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Tom Pursglove MP, Danielle Rowley MP, Akshay Ruparelia, Lara Spirit, Jordan Stephens
A special 70th anniversary edition of Any Questions? from the House of Commons.
20:50
A Point of View—Not a good time to be a man
Howard Jacobson reflects on maleness in the aftermath of the Brett Kavanaugh story.
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—8-12 October 1918
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
22:00
The World Tonight—American pastor released from detention in Turkey
Andrew Brunson's imprisonment on terrorism charges led US govt to impose sanctions
22:45
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 5
5/10Heather realises that something is not quite right with the rhythm of Tranquillium House.
23:00
A Good Read—Grace Dent and Sian Harries
Grace Dent and Sian Harries talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—12/10/2018
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster
23:55
The Listening Project—Caitlin and Orfhlaith – Challenging Tradition
Mammy never once made our packed lunch; Daddy got five of us out of the house each morning
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—13/10/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Churchill's Passions, Episode 5
Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—13/10/2018
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/10/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Mark Dowd.
05:45
iPM—'I can't go through it again'
A listener on deciding not to try for more children after having two late miscarriages.
